New Car

My brother recently returned from a mission trip to Mexico and he's staying with us for a few weeks until his apartment opens up. He recently found a job as a bilingual customer service rep for a local company. He drove out here a few weeks ago with a new (to him) car that he bought back east. It's a bronze 2009 Toyota Matrix and it's really cool.

At least once a week, the wife complains to me about how lame our car is, and how we need to get a new one (even though the one we have works fine). Her current favorite is the Toyota Matrix, so when my brother was looking at cars, we suggested it to him. Now it sits in our apartment complex parking lot, teasing my wife - A symbol of her unattained desires.

My brother will be dating again, now that he's home, and I've given him suggestions on how to properly outfit his vehicle for maximum dating utility:
- The driver-side door compartment should be stocked with all manner of breath fresheners (mints, gum, tic tacs, Binaca, etc.) that can be grabbed and used discreetly. Also a small bottle of cologne/after shave (NOT too strong).
- The passenger-side door compartment should be stocked with things that a lady friend might ask for: gum, Kleenex, napkins, bottle of water, etc.
- The visor CD-holder should be stocked with a variety of music: top 40 hits, Michael Buble, Disney songs (learn the words), jazz/swing/dancing music (never underestimate the possibility of a spontaneous car-side dance), classical music (to give the air of sophistication), romantic love songs, and maybe an audio book (in order to appear well "read"). This music can also be loaded on an iPod for use with the car's aux port. Be sure to offer her the choice of music.
- The back seat should contain one (and only one) warm blanket. Large enough to keep both parties warm, but small enough so that they will need to huddle close together under it. It should also contain an extra jacket/sweater/hoodie (large, clean, and good-smelling). All girls look cute in a huge sweater/hoodie.
- The trunk should contain constellation maps (for stargazing), a flashlight, granola bars, IBC root beer (or other bottled soft drink), folding camping chairs, a croquet set, a Frisbee, one (and only one) umbrella, a beach towel and a roll of paper towels.

If he follows my advice, he can't go wrong.