And then something happens again… I am trying so hard to finally get some more together, and I can say that it went very well. But then, the car has to go for the annual MOT. Our car is then disapproved on a few small points, which we almost thought they had looked for specifically in order not to have to approve it.
Now we just had the bad luck that extra inspectors would come for a random check for our car. That is another check on the inspectors of the garage. In itself, of course, it is great that this is all checked, and also good that there is a check on the inspectors of the garages. But it was just bad luck for us that we just had to deal with it.
Anyway, it is no different, and so we had to deal with repair costs. Now of course everyone knows that a car can be an expensive hobby, and that you always have to set aside maintenance costs for it.
Yes we know that too. And it is not that we had not done that, but on an account of 600 euros plus, no, we would not have calculated that quickly. Certainly not for a car that is about 20 years old. Anyway, what should ... that should. Buying a new car for that money that is good, AND with a valid MOT for a year is also not easy. So instead of making money, I unfortunately had to say that I would make some free for that account. Because having everything paid by my partner alone… that is of course not possible.
As is clear from this, the financial problems are not over yet, unfortunately. And my optimism was a bit too optimistic. But does this change my goal of at least 'hunting' to a doubling of 2000 euros? No, this does not change my objective. At most, I have been put back on my way there. But the finish line remains the same, at least doubling from 2000 euros. Yes, it will take longer, but it still isn't impossible! I've been faced with hotter fires, and this time I'm only happy to be able to say… “I'll help you”. Because all the previous years I could not have said that… and the feeling you get from that, that is much worse than the painful feeling to exchange some of your crypto so that an expensive bill can be paid.
That feeling of helplessness, wanting to help but just not being able to do it. That can break you completely spiritually. You feel inferior, and that feeling… I really don't want anyone.
What is again a consequence of this unexpectedly high bill ... is that I have not only been put back in my pursuit of doubling, but also in working towards an iPad for myself. Unfortunately, that will now also have to take a little longer. That is no different, and I accept it for what it is. But nice? No, nice it's definitely not!
So today my partner left by car to work this morning. On the way to work he brought the car to the garage, and then on to work which is fortunately close together. At half past four this afternoon he could pick up the car again, refurbished AND fully approved.
To look at that on the bright side, the costs have been paid. This time I didn't have to feel guilty but could contribute to it, AND the car is now fully approved again which means that the time has come to FINALLY do what I have been looking forward to for a long time.
Driving somewhere nice to photograph… and yes, you'd better believe that when the time comes, I will share it extensively here WITH finally some new interesting photos and blogs.
