Description: But we just call her Newie for short. She’s my first and only car – a 2005 Honda Civic. Newie isn’t just a car – she represents taking a big step forward for me. When I was 16, getting my license ended up being extremely stressful and once I got it, I never drove again. A few years later, getting hit by a van when I was walking across a crosswalk just made it all that much worse and I didn’t want anything to do with vehicles. Now that I am pregnant, I am no longer afraid as I know it’s something I have to do for the baby growing inside of me. I’m re-learning how to drive and conquering my fear (and having a shiny new car to learn on makes it all that much more appealing!) March 2005