Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Sweet Chariot

red riding hoodlum


On Saturday, I collected my new ride.

As I drove her away from the showroom, there was this little sense of awe that crawled up my spine like the elastic band of a cheap underwear. Sure, the car was pretty amazing, but that wasn't quite the reason why I felt the way I did. Okay, okay, maybe a little. But mostly, I just felt like a lucky sonuvabitch blessed.

A car is a symbol. For some folks, cars represent status. For others, it signifies freedom and independence. And there are those who consider their cars an extension of their genitalia. Small penis? Nevermind, get a big fancy car. Heh! But for most of us working stiffs, a car is a milestone - a reward for not quitting early.

Together with a bunch of friends I have been working for myself and now, eight years on, I have a nice little car to show for it. As you can probably tell by now, I must not be terribly successful at what I do. Otherwise I'd be swimming in money, and getting driven by some fancy single-digit number plate German car by some tall blonde Swedish chick named "Hands-On" Helga. *ahem*

Still, it ain't half bad and I am grateful. Grateful that we weathered some pretty big storms along the way. Grateful for the opportunity to do our own thing. Grateful, even for the crash of '97 that left us out on the streets with nothing and no choice but to start all over. Grateful that our work has always put food on the table - sure it's not champagne and caviar, but we're never hungry (*ahaks*). And of course, grateful for the new ride - and oh, what a sweeeet ride.

Someone up there is definitely watching out for me. Sing with me now... swing low, sweet chariot...

31 comments:

  1. test drive! test drive! test drive!

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  2. phuhlamak !!!! i likey !!!! test drive woi test drive!!!

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  3. Swing low, sweet chariot,
    comin' for to carry me home
    Swing low, sweet chariot,
    comin' for to carry me home
    I looked over Jordan and what did I see?
    Comin' for to carry me home
    A band of angels comin' after me,
    comin' for to carry me home.
    If you get there before I do,
    Comin' for to carry me home
    Tell all my friends I'm comin' there too.
    Comin' for to carry me hoooooome.....

    :D :D :D i din think anyone else out there knew this song :D :D
    Terrific car!

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  4. woohoo! the c4 is one cool ride. my colleague's hubby has been talking about buying it for more than 3 months, but still hasn't put the money down...

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  5. u're like, 50% of citroen's domestic market, no? :P

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  6. Isn't this the car that transformed into a robot and danced in an ad?

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  7. But seriously, how much is the car? Jeremy Clarkson wrote such a glowing review that I just must test drive one! Boleh pinjam ah? :P

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  8. i love the smell of a new car. it's been awhile tho'... sniff...

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  9. Wah.. so damn canggih! Must get a free ride one of these days!!!
    Way to go, old git!

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  10. wah! congrats on getting such a nice cool car. yeah, keep swinging..... :)

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  11. That's a Citroën.
    *Dies from the sheer coolness of it*

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  12. Thanks, MamaBoK!
    Wings/Egghead, can can. I charge only RM10 per minute. :lol:
    Lovely song, eh Annu?
    Tell him to put, Simon. It's a fun ride.
    Macam pemiliknya, Suanie! :lol:
    Nolah, KY. I'm 33.3%. Managed to talk my colleague into a Citroen too!
    Yes Sashi, this is that car. But I didn't want to pay extra for the Transformer function. :)
    You can come and smell mine, MOTT. OOooOoer... that didn't sound quite right.
    Come, come, Gina!
    Thanks Lucia.
    Indeed it is, Silly Pat. :)

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  13. OMG. I was abt to tell cheeky wife on Sun to check out the cool car on the way out of the carpark and lo and behold here it is on your blog!!!
    You got french blood in you or somethg? I agree with KY

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  14. jangan rosakkan imej kereta canggih-manggih itu dengan memparkkannya dalam tempat letak kereta sungai wang plaza.....

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  15. I know, I know - ANOTHER COMMENT?! But who can resist...
    I'll gladly wait till Xmas for one of these.

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  16. So go out and buy some some decent underwear and stop wearing those pasar malam ones already. God knows you can afford it!

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  17. New pinch for a new car!!!
    It looks sooo cool!

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  18. before i miss it ;) GONG XI FA CHAI

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  19. since its a french car...
    wah! voiture interessante! felicitations!!

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  20. Nice Ride~~~~ But only enough for a small family la!!!!! :p
    Gong Xi Fatt Chai!
    IF and when you are around Sitiawan area, give us a buzz!!

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  21. Lurve the car.. we'll still be able to tell if James and Mae are in church.. yummy cherry red car.. yummy.. slurrrrp..
    if you see drool on your car.. you know who did it.. besides Jessie

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  22. Wuah so chio! Happy Chinese New Year, James & all!

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  23. hey james, KONGSI FATT CHOY to you, mae and jesse!

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  24. thats a mean...i mean nice looking car. hehehe
    Happy Chinese New Year! =)

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  25. Gong Xi Gong Xi Ni, Happy Chinese New Year Loopy, may the year brings bountiful of good luck, fruitful times, health, wealth and fullfilment in your life and your family. Cheers!

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  26. Gong Xi Fa Cai, people!
    Hahhah, Husband. What's wrong with Sungei Wang anyway? :P
    Stevo: What underwear? Bwahahah.
    I like it too, Che-Cheh!
    Thanks Visithra! And Gong Xi Fa Cai to you too.
    New pinch? Now there's something I haven't heard in ages, Coolcat!
    Erm... oui, oui, Meng! :lol: I have no idea what you're saying, of course.
    When the family grows, the car will too, Chiwi. :)
    That's it, I'm slathering the car with drool-repellant, Paulos!
    Like the owner, Lilian.
    Thanks Lucia.
    Thanks 9. I like it too.
    Thanks for the wishes, JoeC. Blessings to you too.

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  27. ooooo i simply lup this model!!! i the logo incorporated into the bonnet very sleek and sexi!!!

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