Hi, my name is Natalie and I'm a 17 year old from Central Texas. I'm a member of the TejasMiata Club of Austin, Texas. I've had my Miata, which is named "Queen Mab," for a little over a year now. I've wanted a Miata ever since I very first saw one back in 6th grade. One of my teachers had a little blue one that I fell in love with. I used to walk across the parking lot everyday during lunch and go eat by it, *keep in mind this was an everyday basis*... I referred to him as "Miata" (yes, that was his name), he was a blue 1990 and everything in my eyes. I loved that car so much... Things changed... I changed schools, went into high school, but my love for the cute little roadster never faded. In the back of my head I always knew I'd have to have one someday, even if my mother forbid it for safety reasons. To make a long story short, I talked my mom into it after several months of nagging and after a lot of bad luck with VW Beetles. I got a loan from the bank after finding the perfect Miata and I've been a happy driver for over a year now. She is an extension of me... I don't know what I'd do without her... I've also had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people through the local Miata club!