My original plan was to start as early as possible to wrap up a task, which would be due the end of the week, then took a long lunch break to go to the dealership. As I shared, my van was so old. I had been hesitating if trading it in to buy a new car or having it maintained comprehensively one more time and keeping it until next summer. Of course, trading value must be pretty low but I did spend a couple of thousands dollars on it four years ago, so you can't assess its value based on Blue Book, which I just checked out as $699. I estimate my van's trade-in value to be around $2,000.
Since I had my van repaired at Dodge Dealership in Renton, so they knew its conditions the best. I planned to buy a Jeep Compass. They might be able to give me a reasonable deal.
If I made $5,000 down payment, I probably would add $260 car loan onto my monthly obligations. Thinking about it from time to time, I decided to go with my original Plan A. My neighbor Dennis could have the maintenance done at his friend's workshop. I definitely will replace it next summer.
Yesterday, I went to Safeway to refill the medications for all family members but my son whom didn't need any. Most of the medications needed to have family doctor renewing, so I told the technician that I would come back to pick up two days after. On my way home, I received the automatic voice mail from them to tell the refills being ready, then I drove there to pick up before going home.
Yes, the big event tonight was USA taking Argentina. The result of the match was disappointing but what do you expect to face No.1 team in the world? Yes, our players treated Messi a bit softly, but for the sake of soccer, fans got the chance to appreciate beautiful performances in this match. Had we won this match, it would have been an unfair match spoiled by referees. Copa America is South Americans' tournament, did USA or Mexico win the championship, I don't think it would be very respectful anyway. Winning 3rd place will be a very spectacular achievement no matter if we face Chile or Colombia. Only Messi could make that left foot free kick to score at that spot in front of 18 yards box. Just like guests on FSN1 praised, the window was so small and narrow, he drove the ball going through it.
Going to the gym after the match, I finished another routine. I recommended this book to my son to get basic investment knowledge. After two years' academic studies, he should be able to read through it very easily. I feel happy that he proactively comes to me to discuss his future every night. He has been doing research online everyday to figure out the path for his potential career since taking summer break.
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