Took my car to the shop today.  Just for some fluid exchanges, although I was ready for more stuff they find.

Well, they found a few things.  The air filters I don't mind.  Brake pads?  I was told the last time I brought them in they think they needed to be replaced this time.  But the guy said the rear shocks are leaking and need to be replaced.  This same shop replaced them about a year and a half ago, and now they're leaking again?

Yeah, I gave the go-ahead, even though my estimate has quintupled, even though they should be replaced only every 50,000 miles and not ... oh, I want to say 15,000 miles like it's been.  I want to trust these guys, and they've been good for the most part.  I'll just say that I went to the dealership last month and they said nothing about the shocks (or the brake pads or the air filters, for that matter).  I don't trust dealerships more than these guys ... but (shrug)

I need to look at my bank account to see if I have enough money.  It'll make me feel better.

Just looked.  I don't have as much money as I thought I did.  Now I'm sad.