This is never fun.

This week I’ve had to say goodbye to someone I grew very, very close to over the last few years. Our time together was wondrous and occasionally maddening. Any relationship worth having usually is. Those that make you the happiest — by definition — can hurt you the most.

It all started two years ago in downtown Nashville. I spotted this amazing black beauty and fell in love. We fit together so well. I quickly discovered that being inside her made me feel ways that I had never felt before. I was captivated by the intricacies and complexities of her workings. Even her whining was music to my ears. She was more sophisticated and talented than anyone I had ever had the pleasure of being with.

That’s not to say there weren’t bad times. Sometimes I couldn’t get her to listen to me or go places with me. She would shudder and shake when asked to leave and I had to take her in for diagnosis after it continued. The problems were eventually solved, but I’ll admit that the experience took a toll on me. I never quite looked at her the same. I felt betrayed. I was embarrassed that such a ‘thoroughbred’ could disappoint so easily. People ridiculed me for being involved with her. I admitted times were rough but I’m loyal: I stayed with her.

So while we had good times it is with a heavy heart that I finally admit that I had been letting my eyes wander lately. There are so many of them in the world that I can’t settle to have a relationship with her if she’s not giving me her all. Besides, she’s lost a few years on her looks and stylings. She’s not keeping up with the times.

Telling her wasn’t easy. I think I saw a flicker of emotion play across her. It’s a rainy day so I don’t know if I should attribute the hint of moisture I detected to the atmosphere or to the realization that our time was over.

But there is always a silver lining. From death stems life. Where one relationship ends another begins. So with respect to my dearly departed I welcome with open arms my new baby. The 2007 Lexus IS 250.

Out with the 2004.5 Volvo S40 T5. What? You thought i was talking about a woman?

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Posted at : September 22nd, 2006 - 12:52 pm
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