tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44953800989463719432024-03-14T05:26:26.075-07:00The Blair EffectWhats on my mind? Alot trust me, and if its important, its here! :)Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-68199707113999645122016-03-29T23:15:00.001-07:002016-03-29T23:25:07.153-07:00Our Trial by Fire<p dir="ltr">Let's rant about life, because this is my therapy.</p>
<p dir="ltr">All my life, I feel as if I were given an easy path. I was the baby in the family and pretty much always got what I wanted. Besides having my father pass away at 20 years old, my trials have been pretty pathetic, but I have always had faith in God and have always stayed true to my beliefs. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Fast forward 5 years, Rachel and I have been married for 4 years and have been trying to have kids for 3. Rachel's goal in life, the one thing she has always told me she has dreamed of being, is a mother. After 3 years with no success we decided something must be wrong, so we went to the fertility center. From the beginning I told Rachel that I hoped I was the one with the problem, thinking it would be easier to fix me than to fix her. Well after the first semen analysis my hope became a reality. I was awarded the results of a zero sperm count. For those who may not understand what that means I'll explain. Most of the time, infertility in men, come in the form of a low sperm count, and most of the time it's treatable. Zero sperm count on the other hand is bad news. It means either 1. The boys aren't producing any, or 2. There is some kind of blockage in the tubes. But not all hope is lost, so far, all signs of testing point to blockage. So what's stopping us from extracting those suckers? Money.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To be 100% sure it's blockage we need to do a biopsy ($2000) then if we find out they are swimming around down there we have 2 options. We can fix the blockage ($7500) with possible complications for me in the future or we can do In Vitro ($12,500-17,000) with no guarantee of success. Most of this will be done with no help from our insurance #thanksObama. So with Rachel and I both making about 15 dollars an hour, we are looking at a minimum 2 years before we can look at fixing our problem. </p>
<p dir="ltr">So, here is what I'm going through, as I can only speak for my feelings I can only imagine how Rachel feels. <span style="font-family: sans-serif;">So here I am, the man who can't make babies and worse than that, the man who is standing in the way of his wife living out her dreams. My wife, loves me more than anyone, and she will never hold me accountable for that, but I will always know deep down, that I caused her to miss out on that experience.</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> Do you know what it feels like to grow up dreaming of having little read heads calling you dad, only to have that ripped from you? Why would God make a commandment to multiply and replenish the earth, then make it nigh impossible to fulfill his commandment due to a technicality. I mean, He can help Moses part a the Red Sea, He can create the earth in 7 days, He can feed an entire gathering with a couple loaves of bread, but He can't allow my wife and I to bring His children down to earth without doing it through some scientific procedure.</p>
<p dir="ltr">At the end of the day I'm not mad at God, I'm just confused. All things are for our good and our trials make us or break us. God has a plan for Rachel and I, whether it be adopting, being patient and saving money, or just plain teaching us to be humble. I just wish I could be miraculously healed, not because I want to have kids, but because Rachel doesn't deserve this trial. She should be able to be a mother, to her own child. Who knows, maybe God will bless us in ways we could never imagine, and I hope he does. Till then we will be faithful and patient. We will keep his commandments and continue to shrug off the constant barrage of questions and remarks such as, "When are you guys gonna have a baby?" and "Wait till you have kids of your own, then you'll understand." because we know they mean no harm, it's just hard to be constantly reminded that you can't have what you desire most.</p>
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Let me tell you how to ef<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">fectively let Starbucks know you aren't happy with their decision. 1. You can write them a letter. Let Starbucks know about your disappointment due to the lack of Christmas on your cup. 2. You can draw on your own cup, really all Starbucks has done is just enabled you to be creative and write what you want on your cup. 3. Don't buy Starbucks during this Holiday Season. Your money speaks louder than words. You can always get your coffee or hot chocolate fix somewhere else. There was coffee made before Starbucks and there will be coffee for a long time after they are gone.</span></div>
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But to all my friends who are so upset about their coffee cups, Christmas was never about coffee cups, toys, or department stores. Christmas was a time to remember the birth of the Savior of the world. It's not so much about how others help you remember Christmas, as it is how you and your family remember Christmas.</div>
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Go serve others, go spend time with your family, go caroling, go see a live nativity, spend time with the elderly, surround yourselves in the Christmas spirit by remembering, teaching, and living like the Son of God. I'm pretty sure we have better things to worry about than the design on our coffee cups.</div>
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Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-38603870430939223792015-07-27T23:22:00.000-07:002015-07-27T23:22:20.536-07:00Scouting in the Church.I am an Eagle Scout, I had great leaders who taught me tons of life skills, the Boy Scout Program has been good too me. But in light of their adjusting moral standards I don't see any need for the Church to remain partnering with them.<br />
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Non-Mormons, let me clarify. I am not saying that the Church should no be accepting of everyone, that's not the point. But the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, aka the Mormons, is a Church of principle. They do as God commands because it is a Church led by Jesus Christ himself. I believe that, and that's not up for debate. But we as a Church are accepting of every person that walks on this earth and we view them as our brothers and sisters. Members of the Church are taught to love one another despite our differences. "Love the sinner, hate the sin." And I try to live my life in accordance to that.<br />
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I feel as if the Church has adequate programs, to separate itself from the BSA. The Duty to God program is amazing. It has all the ingredients to transition a boy into a man. From the Aaronic to the Melchizedec. Time to take up the uniform of the Priesthood and retire the uniform of the Scout.<br />
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I think one of the coolest things that would happen is that it would put the power of the quorum back into the hand of the youth and their presidencies. We have become so focused on the path of the Eagle that I believe we skip over the spiritual growth of each boy. The Duty to God program should incorporate a lot of the lessons taught in scouting. There should be camp outs and first aid training, hiking, swimming, education. But there should also be more service oriented goals. Give the boys a guideline to work with and let them plan it themselves.<br />
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Don't misunderstand me avid scouters, my time as a Boy Scout was great! But I knew many boys who felt differently, who felt pushed, and forced to do a program they weren't even planning on finishing. Think of how many young men were only at Scouts on Tuesday nights because they had to be, and had no desire to be there other than hang out with the boys their age.<br />
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At the end of the day, I will stand by whatever the Church decides, because I know it is a Church ran by Christ himself. I have no ill feelings to my friends and family who choose to live a lifestyle different than mine. But these are my opinions, take em' if you want them. The funny thing about opinions is that they are free, and worth about as much too. ;)Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-67116536177373894482015-04-23T23:49:00.001-07:002015-04-23T23:50:33.279-07:00Cops: They Have a Tough Road Ahead.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take for example the Arizona Walmart parking lot brawl. I want to make sure those officers safe from any accusations against their choice to use lethal force.(<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/video-shows-walmart-brawl-christian-family-band-cops-article-1.2181445">http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/video-shows-walmart-brawl-christian-family-band-cops-article-1.2181445</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First is the shooting in South Carolina where Walter Scott was shot at while fleeing. The video clearly shows the officers planting a taser/gun on Walter Scott's body. The full story can be found here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I'm thinking we will start seeing a lot of backlash against cops. People don't take well to stories like the previous two. I predict people will become more cautious around officers. And this is all really sad not only for us but for the officers. Cops deal with a lot of people on a day to day basis. With so much skepticism and animosity towards officers floating in the air we are bound to see the "A" holes come out in full force with their RCPR's</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Here are some example of citizen stupidity ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Regardless of how you feel toward the men in uniform, it's going to be tough for officers. People are going to be recording, they are going to get nasty, they are going to be ignorant, and they are looking for them to screw up. I respect anyone who chooses to wear the badge and have to deal with these problems, hopefully they are full of patience and are understanding of peoples current perception of cops in general.</span>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-63325254800278004192015-04-12T01:49:00.004-07:002015-04-12T04:16:47.500-07:00 Episode 9: Diary of a 20 Something Year Old Know-It-All<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haha April Fools, we are still madly in love with each other! Have a great day!</div>
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You wanna know what I like about RDJ? He's Tony Stark! I'm pretty sure he will always be Tony Stark. If ever there is another Iron Man, they will not fill the roll as well as RDJ.</div>
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Now that we have gotten that out of the way, one thing I like about Tony Stark, is that he speaks his mind. There isn't much you don't know about him as a character. His opinions are right on his sleeves, and those opinions are usually blunt, honest, and to the point. I like that!</div>
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I was reading a comment thread the other day on Facebook. The topic of this thread was the BBC dropping Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear. Now, that's not important, to me at least. The part that struck me was that the OP of the thread had a dilemma. Short sweet and to the point, he felt one way about the firing of Jeremy Clarkson and his friends felt another way. He was almost disgusted that his friends could feel so passionately about an opinion that was contrary to his. He wasn't quite sure what to do.<br />
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My advice to my children will to be always speak your mind. Some might disagree with me on that, with the assumption that peoples feelings might get hurt, or that speaking your mind may affect you negatively sometimes, but hear me out on this one before jumping to conclusions. In my relationship with the people of this world I have found more likely than not, that when I have a problem with someone, it's because of a lack of communication. Thoughts weren't properly expressed leaving me and the other party to fill in the gap with our own assumptions. This is why I always try to express my opinion, I don't want people guessing which side I am on.</div>
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So what should you do when others have opinions different from yours? Accept them. Opinions make us who we are. We are all comprised of different opinions, that were constructed through different experiences, trials, joys, and other things we have lived through. They are formed by what we watch, who we associate with, where we live. Think about it, not one person in this world is exactly the same as you. Difference in opinion should be celebrated, not frowned upon. Expressing what is in your mind is like sharing a part of who you are. We should never be against sharing opinions. </div>
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Now, going back to where you may disagree with me. It's all about presentation. There are times to share your opinions and there are times to hold you tongue. But you should never leave a situation thinking "I should have said" or "I wish I would have". You shouldn't push your opinions on others, and you should be accepting of opinions that differ from yours. That is how in fact we makes our opinions stronger.</div>
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A person cannot grow if he or she constantly places themselves is "safe" situations. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I cannot shun myself away from those with different beliefs. One, that isn't what God would want, two, how would I grow if I only surround myself with things that were comfortable to me. </div>
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Your opinions need to be challenged, they need to be expressed, and you yourself sometimes need to hear your own voice solidifying what you believe. So share you mind. It's what makes you, you. I wouldn't have it any other way.</div>
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This is a pretty cool video. When I went through my CCW (Concealed carry or carrying a concealed weapon) class the first time, my instructor taught us the responsibilities of owning and carrying a firearm. He taught us how we are held to a higher standard of safety, and that we would be responsible for not only our lives but those who live around us. Not just by protecting them with a gun, but by protecting them from the gun.
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I didn't get my CCW my first time around. I chose not to. It was a lot of weight on my shoulders, all of that responsibility. But as time went on and I heard more stories of people being killed by those with guns, I realized that I would be defenseless if I ever ended up in any of those situations. I went back, took the course again, and got my CCW.
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I don't think all people are meant to have gun. Just like, not all people should drive. Not all people should own a credit card. You see all of these things require something, RESPONSIBILITY. You have to be responsible if you are going to own a gun. You have to educate yourself, take the proper precautions, teach your children the do's and don'ts of gun ownershipe, and if you can't do that, you shouldn't own a gun.
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The people in this video were caught off guard. The were shown all of the horrible things that guns can do but weren't given the option of being positively persuaded to know that guns also save lives. The news doesn't report on the situations where a registered CCW holder saves the lives of those around them. Google "CCW saves lives" you will find plenty of cases where someone saves their own or others lives. Of course no one wants to own a gun who has killed someone. Even as a gun owner, I would feel really weird owning a gun that has taken innocent lives. People using guns kill people. The gun doesn't shoot itself.
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These are all thoughts and ideas that have been said before, I don't claim to be revolutionary to them. But my thoughts on the subject of guns are this. If you want to own a gun, you need to feel ready to own a gun. Guns should always scare you, they are dangerous if not handled with care. So that is the question, are you ready to handle to responsibility of gun ownership? We you make sure you gun is safe at all times? Will you teach those around you about gun safety? If you feel responsible enough to own a gun, I would recommend it, not just for your safety but for the safety of others as well. If you don't then my advice to you is this, do not buy a gun. Take your time and wait until you can handle the responsibility of owning a gun.
</p>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-10526392397850299012015-03-18T16:41:00.000-07:002015-03-18T16:41:53.975-07:00New Job, technically the same, but new...So I got a job. It's the same company, just a different position. I guess that's called a promotion. Either way, it's new and it's not what I was doing before!
Here's the scoop. I moved into the office of Alias the Bugman. Alias the Bugman is my parents company, they've been around for about 27 years as a small family owned and operated company. Blah blah blah, advertisement blah blah blah.
Regardless my job is to market Alias the Bugman. Me ... a marketer. HA! I also have to learn how to create websites and update the current one we have. It's pretty ancient. When you open it up dust literally comes out of your monitor. With said new position I have had to learn how to use Photoshop to help create the website and advertisements. I wanted to post a few of the pictures I have been working on.
I also have a Spikeball club that I run here in Vegas. I've been creating stuff for it too, so it's included.
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Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-11655119614681392742014-10-30T19:22:00.000-07:002014-10-30T19:22:42.033-07:005: Let's Have a Baby! (10/30/2014)<iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/174646756&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-49638728599161443602014-10-26T00:36:00.001-07:002014-10-26T00:36:06.723-07:004: Talent Show (10/25/14)<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/173889831&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false"></iframe>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-41542897106351424172014-10-20T21:17:00.002-07:002014-10-20T21:17:43.290-07:00Diary Episode 3 (10/20/14)<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/173111104&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false"></iframe>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-22277288081032548392014-10-16T00:23:00.001-07:002014-10-16T00:23:10.778-07:00Diary Episode 2 (10/15/14)<iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172387522&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-12847158880519384442014-10-14T00:33:00.004-07:002014-10-14T00:33:45.223-07:00Diary Episode 1 (10/14/14)Diary of a 20 somethin' know it all. I need a better name.<br />
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Love this song.<br />So I quickly recorded it.<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/119873963" width="100%"></iframe>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-46566207931495831272013-10-18T20:20:00.001-07:002013-10-18T20:20:37.910-07:00Dust it off and fire it up!It's about time to get this blog back into shape. It's been sitting on the couch eating Cheetos and watching reruns of Home Improvement. Well, not anymore. Today we post again! What inspired this act or heroism equal to that of Sylvester Stallone in Rocky? Simply, I needed a medium to be able to write how I felt. I think my friends tend to get tired of my political rants on Facebook, so this blog is perfect! It's like walking into an old garage filled with boxes full of embarrassing pictures and old journals. <br />
So what can you expect? Well probably politics, gaming, life, and ramblings. I hope you can stick with me long enough to experiment with this. Another reason I rebooted the ol' blog was because of this quote I read, posted by a friend on facebook.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">~Steve Jobs</span></blockquote>
I could die tomorrow, and what could I show for my life? Who knows? But I'm going to start today paving my path for the future. I want to do all the things I have wanted to do, with no fear, because... why go your entire life with dreams and goals and then be too afraid to ever try to accomplish them?<br />
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So here's to expressing my thoughts and living my dreams. You are more than welcome to join me in my journey. <br />
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Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-83937656928696665022012-09-28T07:48:00.001-07:002012-09-28T07:48:00.526-07:00I woke up like a champ.Woke up today at 5:10 and I felt great. Only 5 hours of sleep, but I'm running like a champ today. Why?! Because I'm freakin awesome that's why. I ate bullets for breakfast so I could spit steel. Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-19198513137681661362012-06-06T13:14:00.001-07:002012-06-06T21:42:01.854-07:00Subway MannersDear lady that prepares sandwiches at Subway,<br />
I would like to inform you, and others like you, that manners, politeness, and a general compassion for others will get you a long way in life. There is no need to take out your disdain for your job on others. If anything, your job done right could make people super happy! I mean honestly you make people sandwiches. I am so happy to be partaking of your product! So please try to be happy.<br />
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To the guy standing behind me in line, please try to understand that we all have personal bubbles, mine is a good two feet away. This is why I keep walking away from you, that doesn't mean you can keep walking forward.<br />
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Love,<br />
BlairTh3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-54692646293028919732012-06-06T01:12:00.000-07:002012-06-06T01:19:33.761-07:00How to buy a car.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was browsing on reddit.com and I stumbled upon this little gem. I always wondered the best way to buy a car and this seemed to be a pretty decent way. Thanks to "Bobsmithshome" for the advice.<br />
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Here's what I do. I haven't done it for awhile because I buy new and keep the car a long time, but the last time I did this was 12 years ago, and with three cars before that:<br />1) Email a specific salesman. If I can't get an address from the dealer's site I email the general address and get the address of a salesman.<br />2) I also get the invoice price (or as close as I can to that). I add $300 to the invoice price.<br />3) I send an email to the salesman with an offer (invoice plus $300). I tell him that I have family in the car business, that I don't want to be a pain in the ass, and I assure him that if he'll agree to sell me the car for that price I will come in with a check and seal the deal.<br />4) I also tell him that I promise to give him and his dealer the highest rating possible on all survey questions. When you buy a new car you'll get a factory survey. These are extremely important to dealers, so promising to give them top ratings is an incentive for them to deal with you - even if they aren't making as much as they might otherwise.<br />5) I stress that I'll be very easy to deal with... that it will be a "no bullspit" transaction and that I won't waste his time.<br />6) I give him a couple of days to get back to me, or I'll need to move on, but I assure him that I always buy a car this way and it's almost always from the first person I contact. BUT, I also tell him that I'm in no rush, and if it will help him to meet a quota or put him over the top for any incentive his dealer has going for salesmen, I'm willing to hold off and time it so it's most advantageous to him (as long as it's within the next 30 days or so). This basically tells him three things: that I'm really not going to be a pain in the ass, that I'm not at all desperate or rushed, and that I see him as a person just trying to make a living. It just sets a much better tone.<br />7) I always honor any commitment I make to him - 100%.<br />This has worked very well for me. It really makes the process pretty painless. It involves just two or three emails back and forth and then I go in to sign the papers, hand him a check, and pick up the car.<br /></blockquote>
</div>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-25210328292254267842011-09-23T02:08:00.001-07:002011-09-23T02:08:16.351-07:00Too Much on my Mind<p>Tonight is one of those nights where there is just too much going through my mind to sleep. It’s not little things either. More about my future and the things to come. Why is this time in my life so full of hard choices haha? <br><br>I miss those good ole days hanging with the guys before volleyball practice playing Halo. Or kickin it at Taco Bell after school. Driving up to Mt. Charleston and hiking up a mountain. Those were the days where the choices that you made didn’t really have <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OED0B82JPMs/TnxMfrdUWPI/AAAAAAAAAJw/p--xmzwm5DU/s1600-h/Mind%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mind" border="0" alt="Mind" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uqEsfgJ7KLc/TnxMf2Acm-I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/SPEayN75zek/Mind_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="211" height="320"></a>much of an effect on what your future looked like.</p> <p>Now it’s a whole other ball game. What am I going to become? Who will I marry? Where will I go for school? What will I do for work? All of the questions need some answers, at least for me they do and because the answers are not all set in stone its hard for me to be complacent with them. I need to feel like my life is mapped out before I go getting lost in the woods of life. </p> <p>I understand that not all questions will be answered. For example I realize that I won’t really know who I will marry till it feels right. But the other questions about what I will be doing with my life I feel should be coming to more of a round up right now in my life than just starting to be developed.</p> <p>For now, lets just hope I might be able to get some sleep.</p> Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-66081529785511734712011-09-22T10:00:00.001-07:002011-09-22T10:00:14.225-07:00And Yet Another Day<blockquote> <p>Yep, just another day at work. That’s kinda how I like it really. When I first started this wasn’t my favorite thing in the world. But now that I have more of a designated position it’s one of my favorite places to be. I would rather spend my entire day at work than face to real world when I got home. Sad right?<br><br>Not that home is bad, because its not, I love being at home. But I just feel busy and aggressive at work, then I go home and lose that drive and desire to do anything.</p> <p>I figure the money is good so this isn’t exactly a bad thing so this isn’t really a major crime of a desire. </p> <p>Anyways, take it easy blog!</p></blockquote> Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-87056060118638870302011-09-20T21:45:00.001-07:002011-09-20T21:45:43.116-07:00Pretty Funny Advice<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">"To all the girls who are in a hurry to have a boyfriend or get married, a piece of biblical advice: "Ruth patiently waited for her mate Boaz." While you are waiting on YOUR Boaz, don't settle for any of his relatives; Broke-az, Po-az, Lyin-az, Cheating-az, Dumb-az, Drunk-az, Cheap-az, Locked-up-az, Good-for-nothing-az, Lazy-az, and especially his third cousin Beatin-yo-az. Wait on your Boaz and make sure he respects Yoaz".<br /></span>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-1719062079872852612011-09-20T21:23:00.000-07:002011-09-20T21:43:23.783-07:00Life<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPk0MktMGdeZZrl2czDffgXMDXDuOmOqPQ0M9BddsnQRh-1MEQZSM7sQ9uaU_cR3XxOKlNeiuWNPzm-Oi4cjS08ADakMD-xKnko3zJEIJlJv-dkx56uU6_cepPiCihOTcB4YjN8ZtFg4/s1600/Glass+Half+Full.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPk0MktMGdeZZrl2czDffgXMDXDuOmOqPQ0M9BddsnQRh-1MEQZSM7sQ9uaU_cR3XxOKlNeiuWNPzm-Oi4cjS08ADakMD-xKnko3zJEIJlJv-dkx56uU6_cepPiCihOTcB4YjN8ZtFg4/s320/Glass+Half+Full.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654668871628965874" /></a><br />Life is an interesting thing. Sometimes you are on top of the world and you ask yourself, " What could possibly bring me down?" Then those moments come when the world does a Jackie Chan move to your jugular, which means you aren't getting up for a bit. Why do we have to have these roller coasters in our lives?<br /><br />I think our first reaction when things are going absolutely amazing in our lives, is to try to share whatever new found inspiration that has morphed inside us with everyone else. <div>"Don't stress there is no need in life that is so big you have to stress over it." </div><div>"Just relax and take life slow, no need to rush through it."</div><div>It's good and healthy to give that advise to others. They may not need it at the moment but they may eventually use it for their benefit. Also sharing what you have learned makes you feel important and needed. I recommend everyone share their feelings and discoveries in life in a non-overbearing caring way. Because these are self evident truths that don't change.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >For example, we shouldn't rush through life. Why would you want to give away precious days of your life? Whether you be going through hell and back or you are just plain bored out of your mind you can always been learning and growing as a person. </span></div><div><br /></div><div>But even though they are true it is always hard to be on the opposite end and hear these statements. How do you explain to a homeless child that there are lessons he needs to learn from his trials? How do you tell POW that he shouldn't wish for tomorrow, that he should embrace each day as it comes?<br /><br />You can't, and if you can you better do it like mentioned above, in a carings non-overbearing manner. </div><div><br /></div><div>Think back to a day where you felt like things were just wrong. The day you put yourself down. Told yourself you weren't good enough, fun enough, happy enough. Do you think that someone could have told you just to be happy and your mood would have changed? If you are anything like me, it makes it worse :P.<br /><br /><br />I think that the reason we go on the roller coaster in life is to appreciate the good times when they come, and learn from the bad times while they are here. How could we ever know what true happiness is, if we never knew what true sadness was.<br /><br />Live your life, don't let days pass you by. Always look for the good in things. Keep your glass half full. Life is more enjoyable when you can learn to overcome your trials and love your life.</div><div> </div>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-30686930635151935952011-06-28T00:55:00.000-07:002011-06-28T01:16:06.444-07:00Growing up...Why is it that we have to trade in the fun things we did when we were kids for the responsibilities of adulthood? Why can't we just have both. I don't think you can ever be too old for a late night bonfire, or a picnic at the park.<br /><br />Life right now for me is trying to figure out this new growing up thing. Thanks to the mission I have my priorities straight. Church--> Family--> School--> Job--> Fun.<br /><br />@Church: I have a great calling. I don't think I could ask for any better place to serve. Teacher's quorum adviser is one of the funnest and rewarding callings one could have. I love watching the 1 teacher I have progress in the gospel and scouts. You can see how it effects his life. Home teaching is one of the funnest things I have ever got to experience, I love my families and am so excited to know that I am doing what I am supposed to.<br /><br />@Family: With my dad passing away and all, it has been kinda hard. I think I put on a really good face and try not to let my emotions get the best of me, but I fail every once and a while. It's hard when people ask how you are doing. Do you really tell them, "Horribly I miss him terribly." I've found it a lot easier to say, "We are doing good!" At least then they don't give you any lectures :). I'm glad I'm with my mom though. She is the best example to me. I'm getting to learn everything I can from her while I'm still at home.<br /><br />@School: After a lot of prayer and promptings it just didn't feel right to be leaving Vegas to go to Idaho. I visited Rachel a couple weeks ago and it just wasn't the place for me. I felt that my place was at home by my mother. A place where I had a job, scholarship, and free room and board haha. CSN meet the greatest student you'll ever receive!!<br /><br />@Job: I don't think I could be any more lucky. Not only did a land a super sweet job (Thank you mission blessings) but I am working for the man who has been more role model for nearly 11 years. If you can't count that has been since I was 10. I'm working for Cameron Steele at AMS Insurance. I couldn't be more excited.<br /><br />@Fun: Finally after 2 years of hard work its time to enjoy what God has given me. The great thing about fun, is that it can be anywhere. Fun isn't just something you do when your done with everything else, fun is something that can be found while doing everything else. I'm excited to be able to go get Slurpee's and Sushi with friends (not at the same time).<br /><br />I have a great girlfriend. She is so amazing. I am so glad I have such a good friend. She helped me through some of the hardest times that I have ever lived through. She's there whenever I need her and always makes me smile. She's super cute too! I love her a lot.<br /><br />Growing up is tough. I miss being young, but getting old happens, but it takes skill to still be young! Life is epic so live it up!Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495380098946371943.post-76901612121137304172011-05-01T00:30:00.000-07:002011-05-01T00:46:36.538-07:00Wall Flower<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1h_EmW1gtWkqlyYgJQGR2HBGT77HNMY644RBTFiDnVVOYN2N8mW6wxzks7aWqYziUfak-P_FA__7fcWUJtGMTeSu_cb0I8aDh1u7D4NLqLZXOu_J0zNRv_1OAh14lNNxi6mDNc_vB3fE/s1600/53037223_4f6a778174_o.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 143px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601648288153230706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1h_EmW1gtWkqlyYgJQGR2HBGT77HNMY644RBTFiDnVVOYN2N8mW6wxzks7aWqYziUfak-P_FA__7fcWUJtGMTeSu_cb0I8aDh1u7D4NLqLZXOu_J0zNRv_1OAh14lNNxi6mDNc_vB3fE/s200/53037223_4f6a778174_o.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Yep, I have officially become that person who plants themselves on the walls at social gatherings. I never believed I would be an AWKWARD person when I came back from my mission but tonight was a harsh reality check.<br />Here I am a Return Missionary, I've spent the last two years making small talk and being super social but when it comes to a party with new people and old friends, I buckled under the pressure. I was that guy who stood off to the side <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">constantly</span> checking his cell phone for some kind of escape. Even <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">face book</span> couldn't cure my newly discovered disease. </div><br /><br /><div>Finally when friends <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">arrived</span> on the scene, they came said their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">hi's</span> and were back out the door.<br />At one point in the evening there was cake, which eventually turned into an epic cake fight. Somehow water balloons mixed their way into the equation and everything became a soaking, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">cakey</span> mess.<br />To top it all off, instead of throwing the water balloons and cake, I ended up cleaning it up... party animal, let me tell you. I think at one point I would have rather of stayed at home, less <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">embarrassing</span>. At least at home its safe to be uneducated in dancing, but at a party... nothing screams awkward like the person who refuses to dance for fear of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">embarrassing</span> him/herself. </div><br /><br /><div>I have become that person.... ugh... what happened to me.?</div>Th3 Blizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04665304050403959526noreply@blogger.com0