cars schmars

cars aren't assets. they never are, they never will be. i guess the rare exception is if they're antiques that you never drive. but in general, cars are just straight up money pits.

the annoying thing is that i need one to get around. and as i do, i rack up miles, and with those miles, gasoline must be purchased, maintenance schedules need to be followed, and eventually repairs must be made. and if one hasn't paid off their car, those pesky payments are a huge chunk out of the pocketbook. oh, and insurance. how could i forget insurance?

i recently had front ball joints replaced. shortly after that, i needed a radiator. quite soon i'll need tires. these are all things that cost well over a crisp hundred dollar bill. more like 4-8 of them. as the mileage on my car increases, more things will have to be replaced. i'm cringing as i type this.

believe me, if we didn't have winters or rain, i'd be taking the trusty vespa to work and everywhere else. but that would mean i'd need a motorcycle license.