Un lavoro manuale per il miglior regalo di compleanno - Marie McCray

I could hardly wait for my 19th birthday to arrive. My stepdad has been hinting that he is going to buy me some wheels. It would be so great if he really does buy me a car to go off to college. I have to admit, his gift giving has left much to be desired in the past years but with all of his random comments on wheels - as my birthday approached, he may have done a gift right this time. The moment finally arrived when he told me to cover my eyes as he had a surprise waiting outside for me. I figured it must be a car if he isn't even waiting until the birthday dinner when everyone is home tonight. I was a little shaky with anticipation as I followed him outside. I could tell I had a huge smile on my face right before he told me to uncover my eyes and look at my birthday present. That smile turned quickly upside down into a frown when I saw what his version of wheels meant.