not really. but I do what I want.
so long story short my vestibular system hasn't really recovered enough for me to drive safely for any time or distance. or in difficult conditions like rain, night, rush hour, high glare, etc. I also have motor symptoms that worsen with fatigue which makes driving a bit more tricky.
soooo..... I found a ride to work and back every day. but I didn't want to give up my independence of going around the corner to the grocery store where I pick up my online grocery order. in that shopping center I can also access -- hair, nails, postal services, a gift shop, prescriptions, and an ATM. I mean that's a lot of stuff!!! so....I had this dilemma of keeping on with a car payment just to drive around the block once or twice a week. when I'm already shelling out for rides and thank yous and $#%^. so my biological father, long estranged - now widowed and alone - who I keep at more than arms length - well he had one of those tiny two seater cars. called a smart car that he has been wanting to give me. so I decided to sell my nicer, newer car for the older tiny car to help with the finances after being on disability pay for half a year and all the medical Bill's and losing my savings, etc.
and to try to not feel bad about having a weird little gross hand me down I decided to throw a little money on getting her well serviced. so she's got new fluids and filters and tires. and I got her steam cleaned and detailed. the last thing is getting plates. or registering or whatever the hell it's called. making it legal.
so basically I'm doing greatly restricted driving. but, im hopeful that I will continue to recover with time. i need to build my stamina and tolerance to driving. maybe this month I can drive 2 blocks. and next month 3 blocks. and next year maybe 30 minutes or so. I'd like to get up to 2 hours that will get me to the beach. but I may never drive on highways again. not a big deal here. plenty of country roads you can cruise and take about the same amount of time.
well actually theres one more step... decorating!!! in truth though getting her steam cleaned and detailed was so worth it! the guys really worked with me and cut me a great deal. and it got the dad grossness off. for super real!! especially changing the air filters and getting the chlorine odor treatment. I'm still waiting on some girly seat covers from a slow amazon package.... but I've got the rest of my dress up

and I had a hard time naming her. but now i love her name. Pearl. i always name my cars.