This is a blind contour drawing of my good old 1988 Honda Civic. I am posting it here today as a way of commemorating this wonderful machine that is on its way out of my life, and I really like Sarah’s way of commemorating things that she’s getting rid of by drawing them.
My car is old, and it’s finally come to the point that it’s no longer worth fixing up. I am not normally a car person—I just want to be able to get in the car and get where I’m going. I don’t much care about aesthetics, or speed, or having the latest technology. But this is my first car—I got it when I was just shy of 16 and even took my driving test in it! I drove it to prom and homecoming, across the country to college, carried all of my car-less college friends around in it. I’ve driven it on more road trips than I can count, moved 5+ times with it, and in general, this car has been a part of all of my major life events since I turned 16. So, you see, it is more a family member than a car.
Now, 10 years later, it’s done so well for me that we thought I might have this car forever, but it’s time to move on. I am getting excited about having a newer, more energetic car. One that I don’t have to wonder, “When is this car going to break down?” But, I am a pack rat, and perhaps this car is the biggest item I’ve ever clung to. My red Honda is still in the driveway, but it’s going to have to be towed out of here, unfortunately. It will be a sad day, but I hope to find another car that I can make new adventures with.
Thanks for reading my eulogy of sorts—Rest in Peace Big Red!
Happy Thursday!
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This is a great commemorative drawing – it expresses what happens to old cars beautifully.
I think first cars are precious, even if you aren’t a car person – it’s what they symbolise that is important; growing up, increasing independence, and of course FREEDOM! Let’s hope your new car is as dependable as this old friend.