Ok, whomever reads these journal entries, financial life has much improved with first paycheck from new job and consulting work is also producing checks too.  Job itself is not bad, could be better but IS better than Mercedes Benz earlier this year and FAR BETTER than Continuum Health Partners last year.  The problems with the car were imagined and so far all is peaceful for a weekend.  Seems to be returning to normal.  Keeping fingers and toes crossed of course