a perfect morning for Dave

I woke up this morning with some classic Dave Matthews Band running through my head (I Did It). Don't know why, but it was. So I listened to it. And now, here I sit, listening to my fave DMB songs. Their music just makes me feel good. I'm usually so amped up, and their mellow, yet still rockin' sounds are just what I need. I'm not quite his standard demographic (nor he mine), but who cares? The music rocks! Seriously, there's too much Fifty-Cent type music, and not enough DMB type music. Acutally, I know it's out there, it's just not as "cool" and therefore doesn't receive as much play. Let's not get me started about my music-related/MTV is the bane of our society conspiracy theories. Anywho...I'm thinking about trying to convince Chris into going down to Austin for SXSW this year.

So, I've been asked to expand a bit on the last post. I guess a 2 week teaser is enough! I got a Jeep!! Yep, a 4-door Wrangler Unlimited. It is totally my dream vehicle (I keep calling it a car...don't tell those in the inner sanctum of the Jeep circles! I'd get my ouster before even being let in!). Seriously, Chris and I occassionally play the PowerBall, and as such, wonder about what we'd do if we won. Which, in turn, leads us to what kind of car we'd buy. He always sticks with the luxury vehicles, you know, a big honkin' Mercedes or a Lexus SUV (which, btw, shares the same platform as some Toyota SUVs). I always leaned toward the sporty and convertible. But none of them ever seemed quite right. Yes, I *loved* the Miata and would love to drive another (preferably newer) one, but it just felt like maybe there was something else. And then I realized it. Duh! What had I wanted since I was a kid? A Jeep! It's got the best of all worlds, stable and convertible and seriously sporty. But, what if (God forbid) we ever had kids? What a pain that would be. And then last year, they introduced the 4-door, and I knew I had to have one. Chris really wanted me to have a new vehicle, and as that was the cheapest one I'd ever wanted, he was totally open to the idea. So, we visited the dealership a few times and 2 weeks ago Friday he came home early and we came home with a new Jeep. I can't even begin to explain how happy I am. Giddy actually. I tell everyone about it...constantly. Come on by, I'll be happy to give anyone a ride! I finally took some pictures! I know, totally un-Jamie-like to take 2 weeks to take pictures of something, but what can I say? I've been too busy driving it!