To be Stranded or not Stranded
August 12. 2014
By: Tijera Slack
I bought my Scion tC back in 2006 when I was a young private in the United States Army.
My car, or Yuki, has been with me through thick and thin…LITERALLY! I’ve never been stranded on the road…..well…you will see once you keep reading…
The first time I saw a Scion was at the mall (2005; right before I joined the Army). I was with my mom and my “dream” car at the time, was the Lexus IS 250 or the Toyota Celica. When we got out of the car, I seen this black cherry beauty and ran up to the car. I walked around it and realized this was not a Lexus, but a Scion. I rushed home and did research, on Scion, which Toyota has created. I told my mother, “I can see myself in one of these.” Little did I know, that my words would come into existence. Words are powerful; positive or negative!
As for being in the Army and my first time on my own, I was not familiar with Fort Riley, Kansas or how to be an independent lady. I knew what independence was, but I was always under Mom & Dad’s wing for a long time. It was time for me to make some decisions on my own.
I remember walking from Main Post to Custer Hill, which was a great distance. It was 100 degrees + 100% humidity. I had no water, but was determined to get to where I was going, even though it was 7 miles in the wrong direction!
No one in my unit bothered to help, so I was on my own. A nice gentleman gave me a ride and suggested that I purchase a car A-S-A-P. He did not want me to get taken advantage of. As time went on, I got tired of being on foot patrol or guys asking me for a blow job in exchange for a ride to Wal-mart or Taco Bell. I love sex and all, but what kind of woman to do you think I am?
Maybe that’s why I try to inspire and help every where I go. It’s nothing wrong reaching out to someone who needs help or giving knowledge. I’ve had wonderful people help me along the way, but the military can be a “cruel world”, despite “False Comraderie” being shoved down your throat. I believe in reaching out, even if its my worst enemy.
I was on R&R and decided to get a car. As bad as my mom wanted me to wait, this is what I needed in my life. Having my own car screamed independence and control of my life. I do not have to depend on bitchy co-workers or thirsty dudes to get to work or anywhere else.
As for my adventures with Yuki, we went almost cross country twice (California to Kansas), cruised and drove like mad women on the Autobahn, and “Club Car” was a favorite of mine (if I didn’t feel like going in my apartment, I would just chill in my car with good music and a pack of Newports). Getting off work and listening to slow jams with my feet up was the best. This burns lots of gas though.
On a bad note, she’s been in 2 or 3 accidents and has been towed. In life, misfortune will come, but its imperative to bounce back and to keep going!
Today, I had a little rude awakening… My baby would not START!!!!
I was pulling out of my parents drive way to head home and it made that infamous “I’m dying and need air” car sound. My Dad came outside with popular frustrated look and ask, “Have you ever bought a battery.” I looked and felt so sheepish around this time. I whispered and giggled, “No….”. So he taught me a “101” class on how to jump a car. She finally started and I headed home. It’s now in my driveway and will not start, so hopefully this issue can be fixed ASAP.
I’m just glad that it was at my parents house instead of in the desert or in Los Angeles somewhere. It’s not mortifying but I guess it’s a first time for everything.
XOXO,
Tijera
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