Goals and the Subconscious Mind One time, my husband said something like this to me. Simply thinking “I want to be rich” or “I want to earn more” isn’t really good. Because the more you think “I want to be rich” or “I want to earn more,” the more your subconscious mind gets imprinted with the opposite—“I don’t have money now, I’m not earning now.” That’s why things don’t go well. Instead, it’s better to...
The Relationship Between Cars and Women In this world, there are people who stick with one car for a long time and those who quickly replace their cars within a short span. Often, this is likened to women, with sayings like “men who keep one car for a long time are faithful to women” or conversely, “men who frequently change cars are unfaithful.” Certainly, there seems to be some truth to this, and I’ve touched...
Also in Porsche Manual Cars The car I currently drive most often is my very first beloved car, a BMW 320i (F30) manual transmission, but thanks to that, I’ve also become able to drive manual-spec Porsche Boxster GTS (981) and 911 GT3 (991 late model) without any trouble. Until about a year ago, I couldn’t drive manual cars at all, and I was half resigned, thinking, “With my poor motor skills, driving a manual car...
A Refreshing Drive in the Boxster The other day, I drove the Boxster for the first time in a while. Although it was just a short drive of about 30 minutes around the neighborhood while my husband watched the kids, driving it again was truly moving. I really felt what a great car it is. Even though I’ve driven it many times before and know its performance and comfort well, I wonder why I’m so...
Every day, my spouse and I read all the comments we receive on the blog, and we’re always touched by everyone’s passion for cars. It’s heartwarming and educational, and we truly enjoy it. So today, after a while, I’d like to share some of the comments we’ve received from readers. Voices of Porsche Owners Porsche Boxster / Cayman 【1】Regarding heating, my impression is that the 987 Boxster S warms up within 4 to 5 minutes,...
External Camera Flash A little while ago, my husband purchased an external flash to attach to his current digital SLR camera. By using this external flash, he can take brighter, sharper photos than usual, making it possible to capture beautiful pictures even indoors or at night. It feels like professional gear, so I asked him, “Why did you buy something like that?” Until now, photos of our beloved car under cloudy skies or in shadowy...
A Long-Awaited Ride in the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964) The other day, I took my family of four on a visit to both sides of our family graves in our air-cooled Porsche 911 (964). It had been over a year and a half since we last took a mid-distance drive with all four of us in the air-cooled Porsche. The last time we all rode together in the air-cooled Porsche, the kids were fighting in...
Porsche 911 GT3, Night Drive The other day, I had a reason to take the GT3 out at night, and my husband said, “If you’re just driving around the neighborhood, the engine won’t warm up properly before you’re done, so why not take it for a longer drive?” Taking him up on his suggestion, I decided to enjoy a little drive in the GT3. I thought, “Even if I’m just going for a short drive,...
About Car Engine Sounds When driving, I’ve come to truly appreciate how important engine sounds are. Back when I had no interest in cars at all, I used to think, “Car engine sounds are just noisy.” But recently, I’ve come to believe that engine sounds are an essential and cherished part of the driving experience. That said, it’s hard to say “this car’s engine sound is the best” because the quality of an engine sound...
Three Years of the Porsche Blog I started this Porsche blog in June 2017, and before I knew it, nearly three years have passed. It doesn’t feel like that long, but the fact that my youngest daughter, who was just a few months old back then, is now old enough to start kindergarten this spring really shows how time flies. I’ve written before about how things were when I first started this blog—back then, daily...
