We bought a new van last night. Well, actually it's a used van. But new to us. It's not our dream vehicle. I've never been a van fan, but it's practical, and it fits our needs. As we were driving home, the excitement was almost too much to contain. I was enjoying all the amenities we didn't have in our last vehicle-a 1989 Chevy Suburban. I can roll down my windows. I can turn on the A/C. I can listen to the radio. I can use the inside lights. And since it can go faster than 50 miles an hour, I started thinking about road trips. Going on more field trips. Freedom! But the best part- we paid cash. That's what made it so satisfying. We've sacrificed for months to save up. We've gotten by with an embarrassment of a vehicle for three years in order to stay away from debt. So even though we are starting out with 160,000 miles, I'm feeling grateful.
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