Personal Narrative: Nissan Altima

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Today is an average rainy morning. I 'm driving to school in Shelby a 1998 Nissan Altima. It 's a miracle this car still functions properly. The exterior and interior of the car are a complete and utter mess. My mom crashed the car once so a car that was originally gray now has a black bumper, it also has a shattered windshield, rusty windshield wipers, and for some odd reason three plastic rims are missing from the car. Now the interior of the car is quite similar to the exterior with dirty jackets, socks, fast food trash, and old rotting food: you can only imagine the unpleasant smells. The motor is still alive and running even though at every stop I make I hear this odd rattling sound that I imagine is just some old nut or bolt that 's not …show more content…
I turn the car off and make my way toward the school, and just as i 'm about to step into the cafeteria I see my friend Patrick. Patrick is an average sized guy but his puffy hair is deceiving making him look taller than he actually is. Patrick is a geeky fellow not only because he wears glasses but, because he tends to play yugioh and he does things like say “lol” instead of laughing. Some people actually find him cool, but I think that 's just because of his Longboard and nice hair. This fellow is my best friend not only because we have a “symbiotic” relationship but also because he is a good person. Often times, he is a little self centered but overall a good guy that I can relate to. As soon as Patrick sees me he says “hey ary we should skip french today”. I hate my french class and we have a test that I didn 't even study for so without a doubt I reply with “yes …show more content…
It 's a messed up car so I don 't really take her out on the highway. Today I had to do it, the road was wet from the rain. The day was foggy and my hands were sweating because Shelby started to tremble and shake. It was normal for the old car to tremble, but it still made me feel nervous! I didn 't feel safe, but i had to act normal so Patrick wouldn 't get scared. I pass the first exit and the smell of the car strikes my nose. The speed limit is 60 but I 'm going at a slow 55, Patrick tells me to speed up a bit so I do. We pass the second exit, my hands sweating my nose disgusted by the smell and then Patrick yells “ARY

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