Hey everyone, meet Pearl.

Most of you already know her, but I wanted to share her story. I was driving a Grand Am, and I didn’t mind it, but it had some mechanical issues. I ended up selling it and bought a really crappy car so I could save up for a nicer one. Like, so crappy it was embarrassing. I knew that it would be worth it when I could buy something better. I eventually saved up enough to start looking. I found a car that I loved, but I wanted to be sure. It wasn’t even on the lot yet, so I thought I had plenty of time. While I was on my way to test drive it again, it got placed on the lot and was sold to someone else. I was devastated, but I just began my search again. I found few more sedans I was interested in, but nothing perfect. I was feeling defeated, but that’s when I saw Pearl. Jokingly, I asked for the keys.

It was so different than what I thought I wanted. It was a hamster car, a cereal box on wheels. We all just joked about it, and I didn't think I was seriously going to buy it. I took her home that night, and discovered that the speakers lit up, changed colors, and bumped with the music. She got pretty good gas mileage, and was big enough for my German Shepherd. I ended up buying her the next day.

I named her Pearl because she's square and gray, not unlike Pearl Krabs from Spongebob. Hopefully, you can see the resemblance.

So far, she's been absolutely amazing! She's gotten me from point A to B safely for two years. She's taken me on long road trips to the Oregon and California coast.

She's taken me up to the mountains, all over Montana and Idaho.

She's braved crazy Idaho weather. She definitely hates snow, but deals with it anyway.

She's dealt with more dog hair, muddy paws, and window nose kisses than I care to admit.

She's really seen a lot. One day, I know I'll have to give her up. She'll get old or my needs will change. She wasn't my first car, but she was the first one that I really loved.

Thanks Pearl, I love you.