My First Drive on Minnie (Hyundai Getz)

When Minnie, my Hyundai Getz, was delivered Gio, the hand-over specialist asked me to do a test drive. So I got behind the wheel and started the car. My legs started quivering because I belatedly realized that it's been a year since I've done any driving! My hubby has spoiled me and has been doing all the driving (I also don't want to drive his automatic car).

I've gotten used to driving an old car. A car with heavy steering wheel. I've been driving it for more than a decade now and have gotten used to its quirks. Minnie was a totally different driving experience. I easily adjusted to its pedals and my drive was smooth sailing after a hundred or so feet. We had a stopover at my parents' home since my Mom was outside tending to her garden. After a short chat I drove back to my house, so my first drive was over in less than ten minutes.

I did another round when my son arrived. We just went around some streets in our village. I was driving a bit slow since I was still getting used to Minnie, the little mice on my chest were soon leaving and I can say that I had fun driving around. Changing gears was easy and didn't require any effort compared to the old jalopy I used to drive (but I still love that car mind you!). I didn't even break a sweat turning the steering wheel. Minnie was also so quiet, so unlike what I've gotten used to - no clanging, hissing sounds at all. It was like driving in stealth mode! Haha.

Anyway, I'm sure I'm going to go a long way with Minnie and I hope to be be able to journal everything here.