I got a lust for life
Yeah a lust for life
I got a lust for life
A lust for life
Iggy Pop

I love my car.  I know that’s not very green of me, but I can’t help it.  It is my lifeline.   I am a pick-up-and-go kind of person.  A day-tripper.  All I need is a tank of gas and an excuse.  I will easily drive 2 hours (each way) to have afternoon coffee with a friend.

I got my car when it only had 3 kms on it.  Brand-spankin-new. Over the past 6 years (and over 150 000 kms), we have shared many an adventure.  It lets me be spontaneous. It lets me express my enthusiasm for life – to explore the world around me and connect with people.

My grandpa once said don’t scrimp on gas; that is what connects you to those you love.   That has stuck with me.  Time spent with loved ones is more important than money spent at the pump.  Life can be fleeting.  No one really knows what tomorrow holds, so I like to grasp those moments, make those moments, and take advantage of the opportunities to see those I love as often as possible.

The other day, on one such day-trip, I rediscovered this song by Snow.  Yes, that Snow.  Go ahead.  Laugh.  I’ll wait.   I cranked it, belted it, and rode the high it gave me for the rest of the day.  I only have to think about it to bring a smile to my face.

Enjoy.

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This post is my fourth installment for Momalom’s Five for Ten. The topic is Lust