On ungainly assets

I am just an ordinary girl in many ways. I love my clothes, trinkets, random and regular shopping activities just like any other girl and have quite a distinctive taste of my own in all of the above.

When it comes to cars however, let's just say my taste is not so discerning. A car to me is just an enclosed carriage that needs to deliver me from one point to the other while protecting me from sunburn, rain or inopportune accidents. Hence, is definitely not something that I like to fuss about.

My team members have been after my life these last few months over why I do not own a car of my own yet and prefer to just hire one. It is difficult to explain to guys why/how I failed so miserably at the driving lessons from my dear dad. Hence, using a comfortable facade of - "I am meant to be driven and not drive" - has served me well so far.

Don't get me wrong. While I can well appreciate the comfort of a luxury car, it would never concern me deeply while buying my own car (if I ever feel so inclined). My vehicle(s) of choice is simple and short -

1. Maruti 800 (a/c would be nice) for the average Indian road.
2. Second hand autorickshaw for the Hyderabad roads (no frills required).

An asset that depreciates faster than the weather and is associated with high recurring costs, I consider an economic liability. To those who are still gloating over your latest acquisition of a white elephant, hearty congratulations from' yours truly'.