Door #3, please

And what's behind door # 3? Well, its a NEW CAR! :)

Ha! Well, I didn't win it but I sure plan to earn it.  I got an amazingly good deal on this 2012 Acura TSX - its a lease and totally worth every penny.

I've been bussing it everywhere which is great, but not when you need to do grocery shopping or go somewhere "now" and can't be late.  I've been car hunting on craigslist but every time I found a car it seemed there were issues that were not being shared with me. For example, there was a 99 Volkswagon Cambria I was looking at. The guy brought it for me to see it but it was thoroughly messy - hair, dirt and sand everywhere.  If he wasn't taking care of the inside of the car, I wonder how he was taking care of the engine/maintenance. :/

Anyhow, I feel blessed though because God has always put people in my life who care about me and help me when I need it. In California I had Joel, Judy, Abby and Michelle - Joel was my former boss but he was more like a father to me.  Judy and Abby were more than co-workers, they were great friends who helped me get through one of the toughest times of my life. Michelle was a savior who introduced me to Lakeside Church in Folsom where I went weekly from August till I moved in Feb.  In the bay area I had countless friends who were always there for me in times of need. Here in Hawaii, I have Earl who happens to be my landlord.  :)

Earl went car shopping with me to look at cars via Craigslist and constantly sent me leads to good cars. I always would have the same fear though - if I put my savings into a used car and it breaks down on me, what am I going to do?  I bought my last car, a 2001 Honda Accord EX in 2000 and kept it for 12 years. I loved that car and took very good care of it.  I realized I needed to get me another new car that would work great, be under warranty and not give me any issues at least for the next several years. Leasing was a great idea and a perfect fit for me.

I met with Moses (who is absolutely awesome by the way) at the Acura of Honolulu dealership.  Because they knew Earl I got a pretty sweet deal.  So great in fact that the finance manager says even he doesn't get that good of a deal and he showed me the numbers and what he meant by that.  I am so grateful for all the wonderful things happening to me right now. I live in Hawaii. I landed a great job. I bought a new car. :)

It is true, life is what you make it and right now, life is GREAT!  *blessed*