I don't deserve a Prius?

People can choose to be good to each other and they can choose to be jerks. You aren't kicking a puppy for goodness sake. You have a car that is dependable and fun to drive. You should not have to explain yourself or the choices you make to other. Be proud that you have come out of difficult situations and continue to improve your lot in life all on your own.
A neighbor recently stopped and told me that I think like a guy because I am decisive! Duh! Why is that a guy thing?? Stand up and be proud of who you are and what you have and are achieving!!

 

You feel guilty about your little car...


You didn't by chance also go to catholic school did you.


I'm just saying that's a load of guilt Sis...


You don't need other's approval to feel good about yourself... and you certainly shouldn't give a rat's azzzz about what an ex wants to think about it... there's a reason folks are called ex... no guilt should be applied there...


Unless, of course, you're guilty... then that's a whole new ballgame...

 

What? How is a $22k Prius make you feel bad when you could of spent that on a Hyundai or Kia? There is something deeper going on here. I am in college myself and I find just the opposite, I see 19 year olds driving BMW's, and older Lexus's handed down from mommy and daddy. I'm 36, and yeah, I could of gotten a new Challenger, but my ego, and my brain were not thinking the same way. Thank God my brain won that battle. (I really wanted that srt8 Challenger)

Who really cares what other people think?

 

Seems to me you've made a conscious decision to "remake" yourself
through forward-looking decisions. This always has some risk as to
some extent we always guess or gamble on the future. You can look at
your scholarships as "self-improvement" loans. That can't be a bad
thing. :whoo:

All said, you're the one who has to live with it, and see yourself in the
mirror every morning. The others... eh, they will either get over it or
not... not your problem, you're moving on. :car:

As to the other students, in this day, and this particular time, there
are all kinds of folks going back to school. You can't tell a book by it's
cover. For all you know, some of them drove their "beater," instead of
their Porsche, Lexus, whatever, to play the "poor student" role.

Buck up girl. Things are getting, and will get better, if you are honest
to yourself.

:cheer2: Go it girl! You go it! :cheer2:

 

If you're thinking of the total, long term cost of ownership, a Prius is about the least expensive car you could own. You're saving money, not spending it. Why would you feel bad about that?

 

My wife applied for scholarships also, we have $40k in student loans on her alone, I am on disability, and she makes close to $32 an hour. Does that me we do not qualify? One thing about scholarships is they try and give them to people they know will complete the schooling. She won one last year that was $1000, she however did not win one this year for her trying to complete her masters.

I cannot tell you how much grief I get from friends about this car, I went from driving a dodge ram 2500 diesel to a prius. I really do not care, I love the car, especially when I go to Costco and put $19 in fuel and and someone in a big Escalade is still pumping gas even though he started first. Not to mention I am getting right at 51.2 mpg.

I will take the comments, the slurs, and the funny faces..................all the way to the bank.

 

Does your need based scholarship ask you to list your assets? Does it require your car to be listed as an asset? If you were honest in your application, then you are competing on the same level as everyone else.

There are parents that own multi million dollar homes that legitimately qualify for need based financial aid for their kids.

 

Whether or not you deserve a Prius depends on whether you've been good or bad. Have you been good -- are kind to animals and brush your teeth before going to bed? If so, you deserve a Prius. If you've been bad, on the other hand, such as leaving your dirty dishes in the sink for someone else to wash or pushing an old lady out of the way when grabbing for the last sale item, then maybe you're not that worthy. Even if you realize that you have been bad and probably don't deserve the Prius, then let that discovery motivate you to become a better person. Whether you deserve it or not, don't ever let your Prius feel that it wasn't a well-earned reward. Pamper it and take care of it - and with time, you will truly start to believe that you deserve it.

 

ALWAYS apply for scholarships, especially when the application process is pretty easy on you. Seriously. It's like you have to learn the code of the street: Get that money.

You're not missing out on a lot. It handles like a boat (I think some aircraft carriers are more nimble) and it weighs 4140 lbs (dude, there are SUVs that weigh over 300lbs LESS). You'll have more fun in an "underpowered" Miata.

 

Octavia: Your first post does not say that the other students have given you a hard time. If they have not, then there is no problem at all. If they have, it's their problem, not yours. All that matters is how you feel about yourself, and you know that you have given up other things so you could buy a Prius, so my advice is to stop worrying about it and enjoy the car.

As for your ex-husband, the operative part of that word is "ex-." Presumably he is "ex-" for a reason, and since you seem to be such a nice and intelligent person, he's probably "ex-" because he's a jerk, so don't worry about what he thinks.

As for the scholarship, it's the committee's job to decide who gets it. If you are honest with them, and they decide to give you the scholarship, then accept the fact that some unbiased people felt that you do deserve it: You are (I presume, from your reference to having kids) an older-than-average student, returning to school to improve your life after a divorce. If you don't have the cash to pay the tuition without hardship, then you are a legitimate applicant. So let the committee decide and accept their decision.

Be nice to yourself! And don't feel guilty for anything this side of kicking puppies. You have my permission to feel guilty every time you kick a puppy. Unless it's yapping. You can kick yappers without guilt.

 

If making good, sound, long term choices in life are bad, then kick yourself. You have to make yourself happy first. So applying for scholarships that you qualify for are bad? Too bad. Let the others get over it. They secretly wish they could get them. You don't file your taxes and pass up deduction do you? This is no different. If you are entitled, take it and make the most of it. Making sacrifices to advance yourself in other ways is how you get ahead in life. Friends/casual acquaintances seldom understand that but you'll be far ahead of them later on. Hold you chin high and feel confident that you make good choices and give yourself a pat on the back.

And enjoy driving your Prius!

 

Let me change your words a little and this is the exact same sentence.
I think there are people out there that get better grades, train harder, and are more talented then me and they just never got scouted or noticed let me give up my 4 year athletic scholarship because they are more deserving.

I know people in school with $500 a month car payments, who have received many scholarships and grants.

If you meet the qualifications that they asked for, what difference is it to you who would have gotten it? I am not meaning this to sound rude either, but you can ask yourself about that every minute of every day the rest of your life. Surely there are people who are smarter then me and more qualified for the job I have maybe I should quit tomorrow so that I don't keep them from making a living since they deserve it more.
To answer the question No.

 

Just get in the car with a happy giggle and a big smile.
The others? If they cant make good and smart choices like you did. Well you know that old saying right?

 

Shoot, if you married me for my money I'd be happy, not accusatory! :wub:

 

I expect that the other students will view you (and your car) as a transportation resource before long.

If in the meantime you get razzed, just smile and tip your hat. No verbal response is indicated.

The sensible subset of students will admire & offer plenty of peer-group acceptance. You are on a good course and they'll recognize that.

 

Dear sweet girl- I see no reason to fell guilty for making an intelligent decision regarding your car purchase. The Prius is a fine car which is dependable (Toyota), better for the environment, economical, and fun. I was at a stoplight yesterday and when the light went green the girl next to me in a Mustang GT layed rubber as she took off. Now she should feel guilty! P.S. nice dog and will you marry me? :violin: Just kidding- I haven't even met your parents yet