Props to the insurance man!

The check is in for the hail damage claim, and it's a good-un. The check will be forwarded to the lien holder and the money will be put towards the principal still owed on my car. Which means...I now only owe $2000 on my car. That's a significant drop! In a few short months (about 6) I will not have a car payment anymore! And I have NEVER EVER not had a car payment. Well, not since I bought my first car at 18 anyway. After that, I figure I'll use the extra money to get the car fixed. I am SO excited!!!