Hey guys, this is my new pre-owned car! It’s obviously not the best one, it’s just an old Toyota Corolla ‘92. But at least now I don’t have to go through the torture of finding a cab ride and/or arguing with the cab driver (who either doesn’t want to drive me to my desired destination or overcharges me). I’m sure this is every Filipino passenger’s nightmare!
The downpayment I gave for the car was the money I recently earned online. I also pitched in my 13th month pay so technically this is a car that blogging and my Christmas bonus bought! Lol. Before you comment anything, let me just mention the factors that allowed me to have this car:
- It was my cousin’s car. He offered it to me at a discounted price, which was way below it’s actual worth.
- It was a rush sale. My cousin and his dad had to move permanently to the States last December 12th. They only knew about this when my uncle’s papers were finally approved by the US embassy last week, so they had to dispose of my cousin’s car ASAP. My vacation in Bacolod couldn’t be at a better timing!
- It’s on installment basis. Since I’m a close relative, I was given that privilege. Which means, the car is mine, but it’s not yet fully paid. Oh no, I’m in debt now. :(
So, the truth is, I was just fortunate to have been offered this car. I love my cousin! :D
What makes this car even more meaningful is that I bought it with my own money (albeit not yet totally). This is the joy I was deprived of when I was a student and was dreaming of my own car (and not just the one I used to borrow from my dad), just as all my other friends had their own cars provided by their parents. My parents aren’t well-off, you know. But that’s OK, I don’t really mind. Now I shall I make it up to that! Except, err, driving in Manila isn’t as fun as driving in Bacolod City. THE ROADS HERE ARE CRAZY. I hope I get used to it in no time. It’s a challenge that I must overcome. Heh!
With my Christmas bonus gone (Poof! Just like that.) I might not be able to buy some people their Christmas presents. I hope you guys understand. Lol.
Here are some highlights of my trip to Bacolod City (November 30 – December 9):
(This post is for Jepoy and Deej. I know they’re waiting for this entry. Haha!)
waaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!
TARA NA ROADTRIIIIIIPP!!! DEYT MOKOOOOO!!
ey jons.. cool! nice car! :) pwede mo na ko ma lagaw sa manila! yippee! haha mayo naka atend ka wedng ni san2x… nice dress nya! hope to c u soon!
sarap naman. bagong kotse from blog. businahan mo ako kapag nakita mo ako sa manila ha. hehe. :)
great joni! hehehe :) atleast makita mo imo na 13th month kag earnings :)
wow. hahaha, ok yan kahit 2nd hand it still came from your own earnings di ba. :) ako pa-jeep-jeep at bus pa din, di pa kaya ng earnings ko sa blogging ang car. hehehe. ang goal ko ngaun, the tuition that blogging bought. hahaha. v.v enrollment na naman. lol.
Woohoo! New car! Honk honk! See you on the streets Joni :)
Wow, congrats on the car! I’z envious.
Wow! Congratz Jon’!!! Wishing you happy and safe driving days ahead! :D
Really cool car. It`s old but it`s a classic :) Congrats!!!
waaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!
TARA NA ROADTRIIIIIIPP!!! DEYT MOKOOOOO!! – Riz
AKO DIN ISAMA MO!
please?
pambihira ka joni you’re so blessed. =)
Congratulations, Joni! :)
Hailing a cab’s a bitch! You’re so lucky to have your own car!
THE ROADS HERE ARE CRAZY —> amen!! hihi..galing girl! =) pasakay :P
panalo ka inoj!!!! wooohooooo
Your car is better than mine :p
PS: I own an old 87′ Peugeot 205…
wow congrats joni!!! :D ano pa bang wala ka ha?? (anak? :))) joke laaaaaaang :P
haw! haw! haw!! congratssssss!!! hahahah nice shot pwedeng pang brochure ng kotse heheh!
ang saya, special mention pa talaga LOL sana makasakay ako ulit dyan, pero wag tayo dadaan sa edsa hah! :P
Congratulations, Joni! :)
Wow Joni. :) Did you name your new car? Congrats! :D
Ang saya pag sariling pera mo pinambili mo ano? Mas masaya pag bayad ka na. Hehe.
BTW, I miss here. :) Hindi kasi lumilitaw yung comments ko dati e.
YEHEY! may kotse ka na joni!!!
and omg si ina nakakamiss!!! :)
why look at that?! that’s great Joni! you’re own car – it may be a 2nd hand car, but it still is an achievement for someone our age. congrats!!! pa-joyride!!! :)
*your own car
(ayan dala ng wala pang tulog hehehe)
wow congrats joni! as a commuter hassled by the holiday commuter traffic and absolute lack of taxi’s roaming around, i must say i’m really happy for ya :)
Congratulations,Joni! Hard work and perseverance paying off.
My word of advise (though unsolicited): patience, patience and more patience when on the road plus prayers will work wonders.
Take care :)
Wow, nice to see those familiar faces again. :)
wow joni! kamusta naman? congrats! iba na nagagawa ng blogging at ng Christmas bonus. hehe. Road trip tayo one time :)
huwaw..sakay mo naman kami dyan pag kape kape natin..meri xmas!
wow ate joni! that’s so awesome that you got your new car. and with your own money!
you’re awesome :D hehe take care ate and happy holidays! MWAH!
joni. yahn here. ol’ blog pal from way back tabulas. :) tab has changed alot you know. i’m still in tab, blogging as usual, but not as frequent as before. XD
anyway, just dropped by to greet u merry xmas :) i miss reading your blog posts. u seem to be enjoying your own domain, eh? good for u. :)
god bless.
Congratulations! You deserve it with all the hardwork you’ve done. God bless! :)
This is really good corola :)
What is 1+6 Joni? Hmm.
I’m so happy for you! You saved up your earnings ba? We need to talk!
Jomar