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Comments (29) Would you believe me if I told you I’ve been too busy to write a post about my Saturday driving (okay, riding) a Lamborghini Gallardo?
No? Yeah, I wouldn’t believe it either. I mean, who doesn’t have time to write about an amazing experience like that?
The truth is, I’ve been wallowing in self pity since I uploaded Saturday’s photos on my computer and realized that, even though I’ve lost 20 pounds, I still look like a giant blob. I’m eating healthy (I didn’t even gorge myself as planned last weekend!), and I’m making time to exercise… but I’m just disappointed in myself for getting this… big.
Oh well… on with the show…
Last weekend was a lot of fun. Andrew and Megan (Steven’s brother and his girlfriend) arrived in Chicago on Friday. I was really excited to spend some more time with Megan because they’ve been dating since the holidays but I’ve only met her once, and really wanted to get to know her better! Even though we got to hang out for a bit Friday night, I wish we would have had more time to chat.
The rest of the family (my parents, sister, brother and his wife, and Steven’s parents) arrived while we were picking up the Lamborghini in the Chicago Loop.
After we picked the car up (and had to fill it up with gas!!!), Steven and I drove it up Sheridan Road, along Lake Michigan… in the rich neighborhoods. Then, he stopped at our favorite bakery to pick me up a surprise birthday cake! We arrived at home, and nearly everyone was there, ready to “Ooo” and “Ahh” over the car. Even some neighbor that I’ve never seen before came to look at it.
(Wow, this is getting really “Dear Diary.”)
Steven gave everyone a ride (9 people!) while I stayed inside and “entertained.”
Then the two of us drove it back to the city. Or should I say, sat in it in traffic? Sadly, sitting in a Lamborghini Gallardo in the Edens sucks just as much as sitting in any other car. Except, in any other car, you don’t have all the staring, drooling, thumbs up, waving, and “camera-phoning.”
I think it is fair to say that everyone was pretty stoked to ride in it.
I liked it. It’s quick to take off (0-60 in 4 seconds, yes we tested), sleek and sexy, and fun to ride it. Exhilarating.
But… I’ve also ridden in a Ferrari F430. And the Gallardo isn’t as smooth, doesn’t sound as great from the inside, or feel as comfortable.
But it still kicks ass.
Listen to it purr under the Chicago highways…
How fast do you think we were going here?
We finished the day by going to my favorite restaurant, Red Robin, with the whole family.
This brings me to another point, or rather, question: do you have any family or friends that totally bring out the silly in you?
That seems to be my younger sister. I am not sure how we ended up sitting next to each other at dinner (what I mean is, Steven was on the other side of the table), and I feel sorry that Andrew and Megan had to sit across from us… because my sister ended up making me laugh so hard that I actually had to spit my food out into a napkin.
We get totally silly when we are together, and I love it. I wish she would hurry up and graduate and move out here already!
All of my family left Saturday evening, but Steven’s parents stayed until Sunday, so that was nice.
But I am still worn out from it all.
Check out even better photos of the car on Andrew’s blog! And leave some comment love!
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