Owning a car

Where to start...

I've done many things like travel, drink, have my own place, eaten lots of stuff etc.

But...

There are a few key things I had never done until last year. One of the biggest was buying my own car. Yes, I've had my license for some time and yes, I have had a car but never have I ever purchased or have had said car in my own name. So I purchased my first car. I thought this would be a glorious thing. I was wrong. I tried to purchase my own car but soon realized I don't even qualify for a loan and I have no credit (these are staples of being sheltered).  At 26 years old I was unable to buy my own car. I quickly found a solution- I had to ask my Mother to cosign a line of credit so I could purchase my very first ride. She agreed and after searching high and low for my perfect ride I found it:

 a 2006 Acura RSX, standard.

Yes, you read that correct: standard, I can drive stick. Surprising for a sheltered person? So, off we went to buy my perfect car and then another thing came up: The salesman asked me about my license plate and if I wanted him to transfer it. No idea what he was talking about...first time for everything I guess. So, today I still have not ever had to transfer or purchase a new license plate, I guess that will come up in a few years. Then, my birthday rolled around and I guess that means you have to buy a sticker. So I asked someone about what to do just like any normal person and my coworker laughed and ensured I would be fine and that I just need a few pieces of information. I mosied on over to the MTO and forgot some pieces of that sacred information which turned out okay because the MTO rep found out it was my first time and assured me that lots of people my age have never done this before, then she looked at my license and realized I was 26 and laughed.

I kinda bought my own car.