Got the Thule rack installed and washed Aurora. Feels good! Now I can go and get my bike from the shop this week! Yeah!!! 

[Ugh… wrong parts]

Note to self: Do more research when getting the correct new parts for the Thule roof rack.

Turns out the Foot pack from the ‘08 (Thule 400xt) does not work with the ‘12 model and I was for some reason thinking I had the Thule 480 foot pack for square bars…

480 foot pack is on it’s way and my bike sits at the bike shop for who knows how long until I can pick it up with a fully installed roof rack! I am going to try not to make this mistake again.

P.S. Old parts for sale if you have a 2nd Generation Focus! (‘08-‘11)! $200 OBO

[Churchill Downs - Kentucky Derby Museum]

We made it to Louisville and drove through the campus of the University of Louisville and then made it to the Churchill Downs. We toured and went out by the track, which was really awesome! Learned a lot about the history of the race and the winners, it is the longest standing organized sport in the country. It was really excited to see such a historic place! 

[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]

First stop was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and we got to see lots of really awesome race cars in the museum. I attempted to get permission to do a lap but they would not go for it! Oh well…

[1st scratch]

I was quite upset after taking my bike to the shop yesterday! No not about the bike, but the first serious scratch on aurora. The darn bike rack rubbed paint off of the back of the spoiler.

This happened on my last focus as well so this time I took extra precautions with towels and it still happened. If only I had my Thule rack installed! Still waiting on the fit kit that is on back order… What can you do I guess.

I luckily had some black auto paint and it is in a pretty hidden location that is not really noticeable unless you look for it.

[spring 2012] 

First day of Spring here in the greater Milwaukee area and it is a chilly 77 degrees! I am training for a marathon this coming fall  in October along Lake Michigan and have had some leg injuries as I am starting out on my training so I need to get a little cross training in!

Last fall when I owned my 2008 Focus SES I had my Thule bike rack on top and pulled into the garage to drop off groceries forgetting the bike was on top on the bike rack… needless to say there were some damages done and today is the day to figure out the extent of those! I haven’t gotten my new Thule fit kit yet to get the rack up so I have to resort to the good ole “strap on” bike rack for now! Time to see what the damages really are!

Cross your fingers it’s not too bad!

Yesterday it hit 75 degrees here in the eastern part of the state and it was the perfect day to get a coat of wax on the car. I spent 3 hours washing, waxing and cleaning and dang does she shine!

So this is where the new journey begins with a 2012 Ford Focus Titanium in the grand state of Wisconsin! I traded in my 08 Focus SES and upgraded and have not looked back. The purpose of this blog is to share stories and journeys my fiancee will take in our New focus!

Setting aside cars for a moment, the BIGGEST part of my life truely would be my best friend who just so happens to be my fiancee! She is the sweetest and most loving person I know and I am truly blessed to spend the rest of my life with her :) I just dropped her off at the airport to go and see her good friend and basically sister Mindy. It’s sure nice to have someone to miss, not that I enjoy the missing feeling! I wish and pray safe travels to my sweetheart and dedicate this post to her :)

Love ya dear!

Sometimes can be hard to let go of our grip on this world thinking that we know best. We just need to TRUST GOD and know HE has our BEST in mind.

(Source: spiritualinspiration)