Weighing the Options

I kind of forgot to mention that I'll give you a 40% off coupon code if you buy your ticket to this event through my artist profile.  Oopsy!  Anyone who had previously purchased through my profile has been contacted, but in case you needed that little extra motivation, there it is!  If you purchase a map pendant at $25, you're basically getting your money back on the $10 ticket, so it works out quite nicely.

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Okay, so what else is going on?  I've been trying to get ahead of myself a little bit, and get a good look at the Summer festivals I want to participate in.  The two I'm pretty sure about right now are Wrigleyville Summerfest, and Randolph Street Market.  Which means, it's time to buy a festival tent (ugh, money), and figure out how I'm going to transport it on the CTA (ugh, effort).  Dave has been trying for ages to convince me that we need a car.  I don't disagree with him that it would make things easier, but it would also make things more expensive, and I really enjoy living right at or below my means.

I suppose I wouldn't say no to this little honey...

It just seems like a really big decision.  There are a lot of benefits: I would be able to pick up a LOT of groceries at Trader Joe's, I could take a trip to IKEA without having to worry about getting my new bookcase on the Pace Bus, I could go camping in the Summer, and yes, I would have an easier time getting to shows and festivals.

BUT, I would also have to worry about gas, insurance, and repairs, not to mention the initial cost of a vehicle.

I don't really know what the best choice is.  I think one of the cool things about living in the city is that I can take a bus, train, or my bike pretty much anywhere I want to go.  In fact, last Summer, we even went camping for a weekend at the Indiana Dunes, with our dog, and we got there by Metra.  So it's not like living in Virginia, I don't need a car... but it really would make things a lot easier.

I suppose I'll keep my mind open to the option.  But I swear, once I get a car (if I get a car), don't all of y'all start asking me to help you move, or pick up a dresser!  Unless you're going to reimburse me with white wine and fresh vegetables, that is.  ;)