Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Texts From R.

R:  How would you feel about me getting a different car?
Me:  I can't contribute money to that, if that's what you're asking.
R:  No, that's not a problem.  I'm just thinking of getting rid of the Hyundai for something with a bit more pizazz.
Me:  Oh R.  Don't be that guy.
R:  The guy who goes after what he wants? 
Me: The guy who wants shallow material stuff.
R:  It's not about looks, I just want something that might have a chance at passing another car.
Me:  What's wrong with being the back-line leader?
R:  It was fun for the first two years, but I feel like I have front of the line potential.
Me:  There's always a car ahead of you. 
R:  And I intend to catch up with it. 

4 comments:

  1. He'll be chasing cars for the rest of his life.

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  2. "trying to catch up" to the next car can be expensive. I don't mean the cost of the car as much as the tickets...

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  3. Oh my god, that was funny. Is it really real? Yeah, I remember when I thought I could catch up to everyone else. Gave up on that a long time ago.

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