Spoiled brat? Who me???

Feb 27, 2009

I have been looking for a new car for the past couple of weeks, and my boyfriend brought it to my attention that I need to re-evaluate some things.  I started looking for cars last week after researching them online for a month.  I probably would have not even have started looking then, but a car salesman from the car dealership where I bought my present car started calling me in hopes of making a sale.  Now, this man called me at least 3 times before I ever got to the car lot, which should have been my first indicator that something wasn't right.  But crazy, naive me, wanting to give him the benefit of the doubt, went to talk to him anyway.  I should have known better than to do business with him when he said "This car has a foam in it."  You are not alone if you are wondering what a foam is!  I had to look in the car to figure out he meant phone!  From there it went from bad to worse.  He told me he could sell me the $46,000 vehicle I was looking at for around $30,000!  I may not know much about cars, but I know a good deal when I hear one.  I told him to get the paperwork ready and call me Monday morning since it was past closing time and I had an errand that I needed to run.  Monday comes and this guy called to tell me that he didn't realize the car cost $46,000.  I reminded him that we looked at it together and that I told him I could not afford such an expensive car.  He then proceeded to tell me that I could get it for...you'll never guess...the amazingly low price of $40,000!  That's right!  What a deal!  It took all I had to not tell that man exactly where he could go!  I should have just thron in the towel then, but NO!  I'm a glutton for punishment!  I contacted some other dealers who tried the same tactics.  Now I'm back to square one.  I don't really need a car anyway.  Mine is only 3 years old, but I'm ready for something different. 

My boyfriend had to bring me back to reality.  He reminded me how blessed I am to even have a job and a car in the economic situation that our country is currently facing.  He sure knocked off some of my pride, but I needed it.  I have everything I need and most of what I want.  I had gotten so anxious this week that I had a horrible stress headache and nausea.  I also lost my purse in the park which only added to my stress.  Luckily, it was turned in with cash and all still in there!  So while I'm complaining and thinking about material things, God is still blessing me.  As hard as it is for me to admit it, I was being ungrateful this week.  We are quick to discipline children when they act this way, but what about when it's us?  It's really hypocritical when you think about it.  God has done so much for me that I'm not going to let anything get in the way of my praise!  I think sometimes we have so much that we think he's obligated to bless us...and that's the wrong attitude to have.  I thank my boyfriend for getting my in check this week and I thank God for giving him to me!

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