The Car Experience When You're 16, 23, And 30

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When You're 16:

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"I thought I was getting a red convertible… Dad. WTH?!"

When You're 23:

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"This will do for now... but when I have a million dollars, watch out."

When You're 30:

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"Sigh. The important thing is that it's safe? Right?"

When You're 16:

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Your BFF.

When You're 23:

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That weird piñata you found for the house party you're throwing.

When You're 30:

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Your baby. That's right. You have a baby now.

When You're 16:

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*LOUD NOISES*

When You're 23:

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Music as more of an art form.

When You're 30:

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One word: Podcasts.

When You're 16:

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Eric's house.

When You're 23:

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On a road trip to a new city.

When You're 30:

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Home.

When You're 16:

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Freedom. Freedom from parents. Freedom from your house. Freedom from everything.

When You're 23:

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A pile of hot garbage.

When You're 30:

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Your baby. REMEMBER? Because you have a baby now.