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I make no effort to hide the fact that I don't like Paris Hilton.  I find it hard to recall one redeaming factor that she might have.  Just when I thought she couldn't possibly fall any lower, well read on.  Paris has turned her efforts from Rwanda to.......Drunken elephants......Yes, don't go back and read it again, thinking you couldn't of possibly read that correctly....you did. 

Drunken elephants.

Paris, can't you just stay out of charity work alltoghether.  Please, Please, Please....just write a check.   Rwanda, is better off with you NOT visiting and the elephants?  Well, now elephants are the laughing stock of the animal kingdom....right up their with dodo birds, Paris Hilton the patron saint of elephants.   I think I just figured out why elephants drink.  

Now at this time of giving, and being thankfull for all you have let's take a second to reflect and.....HEY, someone get that elephant to give me back my vodka!

Hilton Tries to Help Drunk Elephants
Paris Hilton's efforts to save binge-drinking elephants are praised by conservationists

Recently I've been getting quite a bit of flak from friends who are disappointed that I didn't buy anything more extravagant when I got my new car.

I got a top of the line Honda Accord..it's a nice car...gets me from point A to point B, and honestly Honda's are like the energizer bunnies of the car world..they keep going, and going, and going.  It will hopefully last me another 10 years with minimum maintenance  (just like my old one) A+++

However I have been told repeatedly that it doesn't fit my personality, that it isn't luxury enough and that it's entirely to sensible.  You know what you right, it is sensible, and I'm okay with that.  Recently MSN did a article on what your car says about you...

The car: A Honda Accord or other sensible sedan
What the car says about its owner: Someone who drives this practical vehicle is most likely educated and intelligent, Dr. Orbuch says. “This driver probably likes discussing politics and is very well-read and mature,” she explains. “People who drive these kinds of cars don’t take big risks in life, but hey, that mentality has served them well up to now!” What you may find pleasantly surprising is that the driver probably has a lot of savings socked away. “This kind of person has invested his or her money well and may very well be enjoying a cushy lifestyle, but is just smart enough to know that a car is a horrible investment,” she explains. Ultimately, he or she cares about value, not flash.

If you really knew me you would know this is totally me!  I would never waste money on a car.  A house, yes....a vacation, yes...Hell, I can even justify a $500 pair of shoes, but a car, NO!!!

Here is what some of the other cars say about their owners.

The car: A BMW or other luxury sedan
What the car says about its owner: Owners of these types of cars — think the BMW 7 Series — believe that they’ve made their money, darn it, and they’ve got the right to spend, flaunt it and enjoy it. “They might be a bit annoying in the boasting department, but they are successful people who have earned some bragging rights,” says Dr. Orbuch.

The car: A red convertible
What the car says about its owner: While it’s easy to assume that the owner of a shiny convertible is either flashy or going through a midlife crisis, Dr. Orbuch suggests otherwise: “Someone who drives this kind of car has two sides, each of which is revealed depending on the setting.” She says its driver can have a shy streak (a sexy car is akin to a conversation-starter), but in general (and especially in relationships) this person is an alpha-type.

The car: A fully loaded SUV
What the car says about its owner: More often than not, an SUV driver is an organized person who might even be a bit of a paranoid pack-rat, Dr. Orbuch says. “AN SUV driver probably has everything from freeze-dried energy bars to emergency flares in the truck space,” she explains. The 4-wheel-drive tells you that this person wants to be prepared for both emergencies and for spontaneous adventures—a bit of a paradox, isn’t it? Dr. Orbuch notes that this person enjoys control and likes to be at the top of his or her game, whether it be sports, work, family, or trivia and ultimately is a motivated, energetic, and passionate person.

The car: A Toyota Prius or any other hybrid
What the car says about its owner: You guessed it: The person behind the wheel of a Prius chose an environmentally-friendly car because that cause is meaningful to him or her. “This driver is an energetic volunteer or cause-supporter who is often earnest and serious,” Dr. Orbuch notes. “This person is wearing his or her priorities on a sleeve (well, on the car…) and is interested in making a statement.” Just know that he or she “probably doesn’t have a sense of humor when it comes to rainforest preservation, veganism, or Dennis Kucinich,” she says. Ultimately, these drivers have good souls, she says: “People appreciate their commitment to their beliefs, even if they may be prone to preaching.”

The car: A Jeep Wrangler or FJ Cruiser
What the car says about its owner: Believe it or not, this person is not a risk-taker, but would very much like to be. “More often than not, this kind of person’s life is pretty routine; he or she is super responsible,” Dr. Orbuch says. “However, this person has a slightly immature streak — that’s OK, by the way — that wants to step out and go wild. This car helps the owner express that part of his or her character; this individual wants to be perceived as young, carefree and spontaneous.”

The car: A station wagon
What the car says about its owner: As the SUV has become the most popular “car that hauls” choice in the vehicular marketplace, the driver who remains committed to rolling in a station wagon is clearly a traditionalist. “A station-wagon driver doesn’t like change and can’t seem to figure out what all the fuss is about new technology and such,” Dr. Orbuch asserts. “He or she is highly practical, but may have a secret penchant for high-priced comfort items like his and hers sheepskin seat covers,” she says.