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May 11 - July 31. '85 Diary and Augut SD trip itinerary.

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Saturday May 11

Yesterday I put the finishing touches on Pers Acct (again!). This time its much more solid and I really can't think of anything much that very wrong at all with it.

So it's time to think about planning what comes next. Last night I planned what I need to write up on Pers Acct's future. Next step is to get enthusiastic accountant, market, and writer, all of whom are willing to use product for their own accounting. Nothing will happen with stocks. + tax + goal analsers. Soon I will write all that up.

I've spent so much time getting Pers Acct in shape, as well as my own acounts and Bob's. It's nice to have my accounting in order, so that I can tell what I can afford and what makes sense to buy with regard to proportion, ie, not spending too much in any one area.

I worked really hard last winter to get to the point that I felt my finances were organized in an ongoing manner. That was a first priority above becoming social, getting a new car, buying a house, etc. I did some small purchases to turn my home more useful, like getting a sofa bedfor the guestroom and a dining table, but now I need to get a grip on my life. I CAN'T LIVE HERE ANOTHER WINTER. I HAD A VERY GOOD REASON THE LAST THREE WINTERS, BUT NO MORE.

I CAN'T GO ON LIVING SUCH A LONELY LIFE. I MUST KEEP MY EYES ON GOALS TO KEEP MYSELF HAPPY, LIKE LIVING IN A BETER PLACE: BETTER WEATHER, BETTER FRIENDS, MORE FUN PEOPLE TO WORK WITH.

First step may be to get a new car. There are 3 questions

1 What cars do I like? Who I'm trying to impress in this town?

- Lincoln LSC is to much of a pimp car. That tire bump thing inks me. - BMWs are so stiff. Black dashes just don't make it for me, esp when interior is blue or maroon. - BMW Z33 is preety good though - Everyone has a Mercedes, and they're just not "fun" except the little 2 sitter, but that's for Mom's.

Prelude herringbone seats

- Honda, Toyota, Datsun sedans are all the same. No distinctiveness. - Audi 5000 jacked up rear is too funny. I don't care for its interior either. - Volvo is too stiff + not fun looking.

2 What kind of car suits me? I really won't know until I have a review next week. Have I been successful and what can I afford (proportionally) after a raise?

3 Also, where will I be driving? If I won't be here next winter as I promise myself, then only other place is San Diego. Maybe a convertible would be more suitable. Le Baron?

I should get about a 15% bonus on 1/2 years work and 10% raise. That's $16k bonus, and $82,5/year. If I spend 7% of my income on a car, that's only 16k car. I suppose I could do better than that, but I uese a car only going to + from work.