Dear Betty,

You are my first truck. I got so excited, I decided to give you a name. You somewhat scare me because I'm not used to having a bed in the back. I've driven smaller cars in the past. We're not going to talk about them. You'll get jealous, and it's not a story that should not be repeated.

You didn't cost much, but that's ok. For being 17 years old, you run fantastically. We're in the process of fixing you up to be in pretty good shape. We fixed your manifold bolts so you sound better, and your shocks so you can handle the potholes of Michigan a tad bit better. We might have to fix your front shocks too, but that's ok.

We still have your door to fix, but that won't take long. You're defrosters don't work, so I'm sure you must be freezing. Don't worry: We think it's caused by a broken vacuum line. If not, we have ways so that your defrosters will work, and you won't be so cold.

We're going to test your radiator. If it passes the test, we're going to flush it, and give you new fluids. Same with your transmission. It'll feel really nice. I'm sure you're excited.

Though I can't drive you for a few weeks, that's ok. The day will come. It's not that far away. The day I get to drive you, we will go to a car wash. We'll get you all cleaned up.

So in the meantime, just hang tight in the parking lot. Everytime I look at you, know that I am thinking about all the good memories we'll make together.

Sincerely,

The girl who made the switch from Ford to Chevrolet

P.S Thank you for saving me $50 on insurance.

P.S.S Don't worry about the Ohio State sticker, we will get it off soon enough <3