Hrm

Yea, I ment to update this a while ago, but yea, never really got to it, lots of drafts though, I don't even know where those get saved... Anyways, this is a running total of how much I've spent on top of the purchase price on anything outside of gas or oil changes.

Audi service (check everything) = 800
Brake switch = 7x4 (broke 1 on install, two I have just in case)
19" rims & tires = 1500
18" rims & tires = 900
tints = 250
Timing belt = 1500
Winter tires = 1000
CV boots = 220

Planned repairs:
Fenders:
128.95 USD x 2
http://www.autoguide.net/apf/audi-exterior_parts/a6item-z868.html

Armrest $54 USD:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-A4-A6-Armrest-Opening-Lid-Cover-Beige-TAN-NU_W0QQitemZ390018618686QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081221?IMSfp=TL0812211110008r23260

Rear cup holders - $48.00 CAD (40 USD) x 2
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Audi-A6-C5-Grey-Rear-Seat-Cup-Holder-NEW-S6-RS6-NU_W0QQitemZ390018963821QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item390018963821&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1215|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Planned upgrades:

Stereo ($1000):
Kenwood DNX 7120
http://www.kenwood.ca/Car_Entertainment/Mobile_Video_n_Navigation/Navigation/DNX7120

Headlights - Devil Eyes - 487.46CAD (400USD)
http://cgi.ebay.ca/DEVIL-EYES-HeadLights-Audi-A6-C5-Daytime-Running-Lights_W0QQitemZ190255542995QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item190255542995&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1215|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Tail Lights - LED type - $304 CAD -- (250USD):
http://cgi.ebay.ca/98-04-Audi-A6-S6-RS6-C5-LED-Tail-Light-Lamps-Red-Clear_W0QQitemZ310105718667QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item310105718667&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1215|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

That will conclude the car upgrades, unless I finish off the audio system, which will be just an amp and some new speakers in the sides, some nice Focals...

Work is the same old same old, but with the new release of our new product, it means re-learning everything, and I was just getting comfortable with this version.

Everyone is getting married, it's eerie, what happened to the days of engagement? I don't know that used to be a bigger deal than it is, and I find, as you get older, the engagement time is shorter and shorter, until your speed marrying..

Strangely being 30 is just the same as being 29, but perhaps the new year will usher in something better than a new age. Things are no more clear now, than they were 1 year ago, or 10 years ago. In life you tend to look for a few key elements, a life companion, good income, a good neighborhood, a job you enjoy, and good friends to spend time with, and that ground you when things may seem out of control.

I'm curious as to the state of things in the next few coming years, with a black US president (I'm not sure really what color has to do with it, the fact of the matter is, he motivates, if you give him a chance) I can only foresee danger for our young candidate, and with it the hopes and dreams of the world which will plunge the US into civil unrest. The stage has already been set.

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst right?

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