Welcome to 2013, it is a big year, big realisation and a lot of goals being met. Wedding, new house, possibly a new family member. Things are exciting and looking great. I am truly happy and I appreciate my life.
We got our wedding bands today, man they are beautiful. It's crazy to think that in a few short months we will already be married. I am fortunate to have met such an amazing woman who has such an amazing heart and what a social butterfly.
I am looking forward to our honeymoon, we are heading to Hawaii, it's so crazy to thinkg that in about 3 months I will be on the beach relaxing with drinks. :).
Anyway im off, CHEERS!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Saturday, August 22, 2009
A while since last time
So once more it has been a while since the last posting, but this shouldn't be a surprise anymore, I guess I find myself wanting to do alot more things then spend it on the pc. At one time I was so addicted to the internet and never thought I could go on without using it, but more and more the weeks go by I see myself using it less and less and i feel like it's real boring as none of this world is real enough for me to spend so much of my time on.
I must say things in general right now are going ok, not top shape but who knows maybe one day they will, i sure hope so.
Our dog is closing in on 1 year September 12th which is absolutely nuts , that means we have him for now 10 months, time goes by so fast, the little guy is not so little anymore. Well keep in mind this is a Jack Russell and not a Doberman lol. He got trimmed a few weeks back , I must say that the look completely changed him and we really loved it, therefore i believe it will be something we will do on a regular basis, when the cash permits it of course.
Lately I have been playing alot more video games then I am used to, but still it isnt very much but its enough for me. The console has so much more potential then the 360 but I enjoy both very much.
Right now its close to 3 am and im just laying down in bed unable to fall a sleep but i will attempt to do so and hopefully have a chance to come back on in the near future.
Till then, Cheers!
I must say things in general right now are going ok, not top shape but who knows maybe one day they will, i sure hope so.
Our dog is closing in on 1 year September 12th which is absolutely nuts , that means we have him for now 10 months, time goes by so fast, the little guy is not so little anymore. Well keep in mind this is a Jack Russell and not a Doberman lol. He got trimmed a few weeks back , I must say that the look completely changed him and we really loved it, therefore i believe it will be something we will do on a regular basis, when the cash permits it of course.
Lately I have been playing alot more video games then I am used to, but still it isnt very much but its enough for me. The console has so much more potential then the 360 but I enjoy both very much.
Right now its close to 3 am and im just laying down in bed unable to fall a sleep but i will attempt to do so and hopefully have a chance to come back on in the near future.
Till then, Cheers!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
New thoughts
It's been a long time since I have partaken on this website and after turning my thumbs for a few minutes decided why not take time to write some stuff down.
Since the last time I wrote, I have been busy, life has changed in the past year since 2008, i'm not sure I could say it's been for the best but it definitely has changed. I still work for the bank and I truly still enjoy it, it's hard nowadays to find something that we are really good at but also enjoy to a point that when we talk or think about it, its mostly nothing but positives.
Besides work well we added a new person to our family, its a small jack russell puppy, his name his SHaq :). At first he was the cutiest and funniest thing ever, then we saw the problems lol, which is still a work in progress, but even with the small problems which will getter better (this includes asking for the door, not barking ) hes a sunlight in our day. Somedays i become short tempered with him or Roxie does but one thing is for sure without him somehow we would probably feel some sort of emptiness has he has kept us occupied for months and it's added responsibility that I believe we were ready for. Hes definitly one smart cookie, he learns tricks at a incredible pace, but obedience is what we are focusing on right now.
Other then that, well things are going ok, I truly wish they could be going amazing, where id go every single day without worries or stress about stuff and be my usual funny, good mood self but right now i dont think that will happen to many things must change. I have a hard time hiding my moods because im normally in a good mood, but for sometime that has changed to a point i dont even recognize myself. I dont even feel open enough to write them down on this thing as I rather close that book and pretend nothing his happening and all is good.
Oh well whatever I guess things can't always be the way you want them.
Today is my fathers bday, I won't be able to see him but definitely he is in my thoughts for sure, im glad because he sounds better lately, since my brother moved back home I believe it has helped, because it has given my dad someone else to enjoy time with, do stuff together. I just hope one day he could start working outside on stuff again and not have to worry about his health, he is someone who needed to move constantly so for me its weird to see him relax and limited to his activities but if its what will keep him healthy he must learn to relax.
My brother Mark broke up with his girlfriend, which was quite a shock to me, something i guess that should of happened a while ago, but I truly never saw that day coming. I think it does confirm that people who live hours apart hurt the relationship and in this case I think it does have a large part of the breakup. Things just seem weird this time of the year, people act with more impulsion then they do anytime of the year, damn winter/depression lol.
We recently purchased a basketball net, which is my first net since 1999 at least. I miss the sport so much and just going outside and playing, but I also wonder could I even play like I used to. In my mind im still my old self someone who could play for 5 hours straight and enjoy himself, right now I wonder if it;s still something that I could do without feeling weird or old in my driveway like it those activities were for only teens or kids. Anyways this is something I told myself, I dont care what other people think because it's one of the better activities to help me regain my healthyness. its such a nice basketball net as well, never I have seen in the past a net of this quality, but let me tell you it's definitely a challenge just of putting it together.
I normally hate putting stuff together it's not generally my thing, Roxie loves these assembly aspects of new things, which I try to but deep down I can't wait to see the finishing touch. Maybe my dad traumatized me when he used to put stuff together with his yelling when it went wrong or maybe he should of let me do more because id enjoy it and even know more what to do. I think that is a tough choice for a parent, you always want to help your kids and even if that means do the things for them, but i the end it's doesn't help because they didn't do it on their own and sometimes I feel like that's something I lacked but oh well small detail.
We have been living in our house for over 1 year and a half already which is so hard to believe, but to be honest still today I feel like it's kinda new for us, there are so many things we haven't had the chance of doing yet that I think it will be a while until we get really used to it. Everyday I come home and really take a few minutes to sit down either in the living room or kitchen and I feel amazed, because this is something we own, this is ours, our hard work has brought us this amazing house that many people wish they could have. I think it has made me appreciate things so much more, because most people can't afford to have a house. It makes me so proud, because I can't lie this house is amazing. When I think about the rooms and setup of everything I try finding negatives and it's hard. Will we live in this house forever. probably not , but it will be hard to find another house with this look.
We have been talking already of going on a trip to Florida next year either in January or April I guess it is. This time around however I would really like to take the plane, I think it would make our trip even more enjoyable, maybe driving back down woulnd't be that bad, but to feel that exaustion after the trip that takes weeks for it to leave i think i dont want to relive that. Anyways we are going to Florida because Roxie wants to go see the new Harry Potter attraction that is to start I believe at years end. I myself don't really care where we go I just feel like I think it's time we go on a trip together and enjoy the time and Disney is definitely that type of magical place.
A litte off subject, I wonder when they will stop with these new ways of addicting people to the computer chairs. I find with things now people spend hours non end without even realizing it and for what? A cyber life that in reality has no impact or change on your real life. I myself found myself at times wondering where the time had gone by then realizing I spent 2-3 hours doing worthless things that I theory aren't even that fun, just too easy to become addicted to. Example Facebook, I don't use it much anymore or any of those type of programs because in reality they are nothing but time consuming. Why add everyone we can, even aquaintances, people we didn't even like back then, people who someone else knows etc, and then read comments feedbacks of stuff from their own life, why waste time on stuff that truly shouldn't have any meaning lol. I find it hilarious, I have known alot of people recently in my entourage that feel the same way that I do however this world still seems to attach people without stop. It reminds me of the world of warcraft game where people can't seem to stop playing because there is just no end, well it's the same thing with this world of blogging,chatting,facebooks etc there is no point and no end to it all it's doing is take quality away from family, close friends, relationships in general and to enjoy things that are real. This is something that is bothering me alot lately because I find it's everywhere and to be honest real annoying because some people can't seem to differentiate what's real and not anymore. Quick example, whatever happened to being a fan of something or someone and not addicted to it? Why spend so much quality time on something, instead of liking it but moving on?When it is something that takes away and feels more important then things around you then to me that's a big problem. Anyways whatever that's that for this part of my message.
This part of the year, spring/summer I believe equals the time of spending on things. Like it gives me the feeling to get a new vehicule, a new BBQ,new cpu etc. But out of the three I only thing we will go with the middle one, we truly need a new BBQ and id love to have some people over this summer that we haven't even invited to the house yet.
I think that's it for today, again I will try to come and write back soon but I say that everytime so this time I will just say till the next one.
Cheers!
Since the last time I wrote, I have been busy, life has changed in the past year since 2008, i'm not sure I could say it's been for the best but it definitely has changed. I still work for the bank and I truly still enjoy it, it's hard nowadays to find something that we are really good at but also enjoy to a point that when we talk or think about it, its mostly nothing but positives.
Besides work well we added a new person to our family, its a small jack russell puppy, his name his SHaq :). At first he was the cutiest and funniest thing ever, then we saw the problems lol, which is still a work in progress, but even with the small problems which will getter better (this includes asking for the door, not barking ) hes a sunlight in our day. Somedays i become short tempered with him or Roxie does but one thing is for sure without him somehow we would probably feel some sort of emptiness has he has kept us occupied for months and it's added responsibility that I believe we were ready for. Hes definitly one smart cookie, he learns tricks at a incredible pace, but obedience is what we are focusing on right now.
Other then that, well things are going ok, I truly wish they could be going amazing, where id go every single day without worries or stress about stuff and be my usual funny, good mood self but right now i dont think that will happen to many things must change. I have a hard time hiding my moods because im normally in a good mood, but for sometime that has changed to a point i dont even recognize myself. I dont even feel open enough to write them down on this thing as I rather close that book and pretend nothing his happening and all is good.
Oh well whatever I guess things can't always be the way you want them.
Today is my fathers bday, I won't be able to see him but definitely he is in my thoughts for sure, im glad because he sounds better lately, since my brother moved back home I believe it has helped, because it has given my dad someone else to enjoy time with, do stuff together. I just hope one day he could start working outside on stuff again and not have to worry about his health, he is someone who needed to move constantly so for me its weird to see him relax and limited to his activities but if its what will keep him healthy he must learn to relax.
My brother Mark broke up with his girlfriend, which was quite a shock to me, something i guess that should of happened a while ago, but I truly never saw that day coming. I think it does confirm that people who live hours apart hurt the relationship and in this case I think it does have a large part of the breakup. Things just seem weird this time of the year, people act with more impulsion then they do anytime of the year, damn winter/depression lol.
We recently purchased a basketball net, which is my first net since 1999 at least. I miss the sport so much and just going outside and playing, but I also wonder could I even play like I used to. In my mind im still my old self someone who could play for 5 hours straight and enjoy himself, right now I wonder if it;s still something that I could do without feeling weird or old in my driveway like it those activities were for only teens or kids. Anyways this is something I told myself, I dont care what other people think because it's one of the better activities to help me regain my healthyness. its such a nice basketball net as well, never I have seen in the past a net of this quality, but let me tell you it's definitely a challenge just of putting it together.
I normally hate putting stuff together it's not generally my thing, Roxie loves these assembly aspects of new things, which I try to but deep down I can't wait to see the finishing touch. Maybe my dad traumatized me when he used to put stuff together with his yelling when it went wrong or maybe he should of let me do more because id enjoy it and even know more what to do. I think that is a tough choice for a parent, you always want to help your kids and even if that means do the things for them, but i the end it's doesn't help because they didn't do it on their own and sometimes I feel like that's something I lacked but oh well small detail.
We have been living in our house for over 1 year and a half already which is so hard to believe, but to be honest still today I feel like it's kinda new for us, there are so many things we haven't had the chance of doing yet that I think it will be a while until we get really used to it. Everyday I come home and really take a few minutes to sit down either in the living room or kitchen and I feel amazed, because this is something we own, this is ours, our hard work has brought us this amazing house that many people wish they could have. I think it has made me appreciate things so much more, because most people can't afford to have a house. It makes me so proud, because I can't lie this house is amazing. When I think about the rooms and setup of everything I try finding negatives and it's hard. Will we live in this house forever. probably not , but it will be hard to find another house with this look.
We have been talking already of going on a trip to Florida next year either in January or April I guess it is. This time around however I would really like to take the plane, I think it would make our trip even more enjoyable, maybe driving back down woulnd't be that bad, but to feel that exaustion after the trip that takes weeks for it to leave i think i dont want to relive that. Anyways we are going to Florida because Roxie wants to go see the new Harry Potter attraction that is to start I believe at years end. I myself don't really care where we go I just feel like I think it's time we go on a trip together and enjoy the time and Disney is definitely that type of magical place.
A litte off subject, I wonder when they will stop with these new ways of addicting people to the computer chairs. I find with things now people spend hours non end without even realizing it and for what? A cyber life that in reality has no impact or change on your real life. I myself found myself at times wondering where the time had gone by then realizing I spent 2-3 hours doing worthless things that I theory aren't even that fun, just too easy to become addicted to. Example Facebook, I don't use it much anymore or any of those type of programs because in reality they are nothing but time consuming. Why add everyone we can, even aquaintances, people we didn't even like back then, people who someone else knows etc, and then read comments feedbacks of stuff from their own life, why waste time on stuff that truly shouldn't have any meaning lol. I find it hilarious, I have known alot of people recently in my entourage that feel the same way that I do however this world still seems to attach people without stop. It reminds me of the world of warcraft game where people can't seem to stop playing because there is just no end, well it's the same thing with this world of blogging,chatting,facebooks etc there is no point and no end to it all it's doing is take quality away from family, close friends, relationships in general and to enjoy things that are real. This is something that is bothering me alot lately because I find it's everywhere and to be honest real annoying because some people can't seem to differentiate what's real and not anymore. Quick example, whatever happened to being a fan of something or someone and not addicted to it? Why spend so much quality time on something, instead of liking it but moving on?When it is something that takes away and feels more important then things around you then to me that's a big problem. Anyways whatever that's that for this part of my message.
This part of the year, spring/summer I believe equals the time of spending on things. Like it gives me the feeling to get a new vehicule, a new BBQ,new cpu etc. But out of the three I only thing we will go with the middle one, we truly need a new BBQ and id love to have some people over this summer that we haven't even invited to the house yet.
I think that's it for today, again I will try to come and write back soon but I say that everytime so this time I will just say till the next one.
Cheers!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Where as the time gone
Already August 1st, im still shocked at the date, considering as I still feel like we just finished winter a few weeks ago. Time as gone by so fast, already about 10 months in our house and it still sometimes feels brand new like we just moved in. Things have worked out quite well since being here, the things we were mostly afraid or worried about have been resolved. Financially we are better then expected, also we were worried about traffic getting into work, well we are so used to it that to be honest it hasn't been a big problem at all. The only issues we have had since being here, is the problems we had during the winter with the roof as it caused a few damages, minor but still damages, which still to this day haven't been fully fixed yet.
But that is such a small detail, because every single day when I get home I feel so proud that we can call this our place. I still find myself sitting down looking around and in amazed that we were able to pull this off. There wouldn't be much I would change of the place maybe a few small changes but as for the layout it is near perfection.
Other then that, well it has been already 6 months that I started working at the bank as a Financial service Rep. Most of my journey as been amazing since ive been there, other then a few weeks, I have been fully motivated in obtaining very high goals. The environement has been a little shaky at the branch recently but I try not to get to caught up into that. My main concern is to ensure that I do everything I can and go forward and not stay at the same place.
I have already built some strong relationships with a few people and its sad to see some of them leave but as they say in the sports world "its part of the business".
Lately Roxie and I have been talking about getting a dog again, slowly but surely I think it may happen this time around. We had played around with the thought months ago but slowly got away from it, now I think we are bought open to the idea. We aren't necessarily sure on the type of dog we both want to have but so far it is between a JAck Russell or a Yorkie, obviously they are both nice dogs but for preference id take a JR everytime because ive dreamt of having one for over 10 years.
As for the personal life, well I have gotten away completely at 100% from the poker environement, I do miss it but I rarely think of it. As for sports I followed quite alot of the basketball season, and was quite satisfied with the LAkers and Raptors performances.
Lately Ive been playing more video games, which is something I rarely do, but I got into the Call of Duty 4 game real fast, amazing title to own. I also purchased the Bourne Conspiracy game and hope to try it out soon, right after COD.
Also we went to see a few movies in the past few weeks,
First off it was Kung Fu PAnda and I must say I was pleasantly surprised that it was that good, I don't really love all of Jack Blacks movies but this was definitely up there with School of Rock for his best.
Then it was Walle, one of the best animation movies of all time, right up there with Shrek 2. Pixar just knows how to reach to an audience, they captivated me with very little dialogue but much emotion, now thats power.
Also we saw Journey to the center of the universe in 3d and I was real satisfied, real 3D finally on the big screen. Almost very comparable to the 3d in Walt Disney World.
Then it was off to the best movie hands down of 2008, The Dark Knight. The simple thought of the movie still gives me chills. They have had amazing reviews so far and made insane amounts of cash on it at the box office, #1 of all time for opening weekend and week.
Some say its all because of the headlines of the unfortunate death of LEdger,(RIP) however his role in that movie was incredible. I couldn't believe that it was him. I was in awwww the entire movie. He was brilliant but so was everything else.
So for now thats pretty much it , I will get back to you shortly to go more into details of other things
Till then
Cheers!
But that is such a small detail, because every single day when I get home I feel so proud that we can call this our place. I still find myself sitting down looking around and in amazed that we were able to pull this off. There wouldn't be much I would change of the place maybe a few small changes but as for the layout it is near perfection.
Other then that, well it has been already 6 months that I started working at the bank as a Financial service Rep. Most of my journey as been amazing since ive been there, other then a few weeks, I have been fully motivated in obtaining very high goals. The environement has been a little shaky at the branch recently but I try not to get to caught up into that. My main concern is to ensure that I do everything I can and go forward and not stay at the same place.
I have already built some strong relationships with a few people and its sad to see some of them leave but as they say in the sports world "its part of the business".
Lately Roxie and I have been talking about getting a dog again, slowly but surely I think it may happen this time around. We had played around with the thought months ago but slowly got away from it, now I think we are bought open to the idea. We aren't necessarily sure on the type of dog we both want to have but so far it is between a JAck Russell or a Yorkie, obviously they are both nice dogs but for preference id take a JR everytime because ive dreamt of having one for over 10 years.
As for the personal life, well I have gotten away completely at 100% from the poker environement, I do miss it but I rarely think of it. As for sports I followed quite alot of the basketball season, and was quite satisfied with the LAkers and Raptors performances.
Lately Ive been playing more video games, which is something I rarely do, but I got into the Call of Duty 4 game real fast, amazing title to own. I also purchased the Bourne Conspiracy game and hope to try it out soon, right after COD.
Also we went to see a few movies in the past few weeks,
First off it was Kung Fu PAnda and I must say I was pleasantly surprised that it was that good, I don't really love all of Jack Blacks movies but this was definitely up there with School of Rock for his best.
Then it was Walle, one of the best animation movies of all time, right up there with Shrek 2. Pixar just knows how to reach to an audience, they captivated me with very little dialogue but much emotion, now thats power.
Also we saw Journey to the center of the universe in 3d and I was real satisfied, real 3D finally on the big screen. Almost very comparable to the 3d in Walt Disney World.
Then it was off to the best movie hands down of 2008, The Dark Knight. The simple thought of the movie still gives me chills. They have had amazing reviews so far and made insane amounts of cash on it at the box office, #1 of all time for opening weekend and week.
Some say its all because of the headlines of the unfortunate death of LEdger,(RIP) however his role in that movie was incredible. I couldn't believe that it was him. I was in awwww the entire movie. He was brilliant but so was everything else.
So for now thats pretty much it , I will get back to you shortly to go more into details of other things
Till then
Cheers!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
New Beginning!
A new chapter in my life started on January 28th when I started at my new job, that's right I no longer work in the independant business, which was one of the hardest things ive ever had to do. I never in my life thought id find a job that I actually loved outside of sports or movies and it happened. Only issues with the job was really being able to build a solid list of clienthele which is not easy at first and easy to lose motivation. I have found a true passion in finances and business and really feel like it's a huge part of me for some time now. The truth behind it is, when im talking to people about ideas of markets it makes me feel important, like I truly can help people out here, without it becoming extremely repetitive. After working for a job at Bell and doing the same things over and over I told myself I must find a job that changes every single day, and what better then the markets. To come back to my new job, I started working for a well known bank as a Financial Service Representative and after 3 full weeks I must say that I absolutely LOVE it. I feel alive when im at work, like people are actually counting on me.
The role of a financial service Rep is to really support your clients, analyze their personal needs and find the proper solutions for them. Every single client that comes through that door is a different type of prospect with different needs which makes it really challenging but rewarding at the same time. My goal obviously isn't to always remain as a FSR it is to build within the company and really the industry. RIght now I have set myself some really important goals, firston the list is to obtain my mutual fund license which is a must to continue in this current job. Then id like to look into obtaining my CFA license and CFP as it would really give me alot of openings worldwide. This industry isn't for anyone you must be ready for ups and downs, but as you can see im truly ready. I still can't understand how ive been given this great opportunity as normally people in this position have a bachelors degree in finances/administration or business and all I have is the communication skills to provide solutions to clients but in all honesty that is probably the most important quality.
I rewatched Pursuit of Happyness tonight and after reading most of the book so far, this guys life " Chris Garner" really motivates me to achieve all of my goals, life may seem hard but we haven't seen the truly tough days like he experienced. Anything is possible and I think it speaks really well about this job.
I am so passionate about work right now and really want to suceed in life and this is my chance.
Looking back on my early part of adulthood not once ive I felt this way about work and life in general, it is something that I look forward to every day and it's a huge part of my life. I must thank my gf for giving me the right amount of time in pursuing my goals and even if it didn't quite pay off in the insurance industry it did provide the much needed experience I needed for this role.
I will keep you updated on work but also just about things in general, I should write to you daily but it's impossible in my situation.
Till next time, take it easy!
The role of a financial service Rep is to really support your clients, analyze their personal needs and find the proper solutions for them. Every single client that comes through that door is a different type of prospect with different needs which makes it really challenging but rewarding at the same time. My goal obviously isn't to always remain as a FSR it is to build within the company and really the industry. RIght now I have set myself some really important goals, firston the list is to obtain my mutual fund license which is a must to continue in this current job. Then id like to look into obtaining my CFA license and CFP as it would really give me alot of openings worldwide. This industry isn't for anyone you must be ready for ups and downs, but as you can see im truly ready. I still can't understand how ive been given this great opportunity as normally people in this position have a bachelors degree in finances/administration or business and all I have is the communication skills to provide solutions to clients but in all honesty that is probably the most important quality.
I rewatched Pursuit of Happyness tonight and after reading most of the book so far, this guys life " Chris Garner" really motivates me to achieve all of my goals, life may seem hard but we haven't seen the truly tough days like he experienced. Anything is possible and I think it speaks really well about this job.
I am so passionate about work right now and really want to suceed in life and this is my chance.
Looking back on my early part of adulthood not once ive I felt this way about work and life in general, it is something that I look forward to every day and it's a huge part of my life. I must thank my gf for giving me the right amount of time in pursuing my goals and even if it didn't quite pay off in the insurance industry it did provide the much needed experience I needed for this role.
I will keep you updated on work but also just about things in general, I should write to you daily but it's impossible in my situation.
Till next time, take it easy!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The move is complete
On september 28th was the start of the move into our new home. We started the first trip around 8:30 friday morning and tried moving as many boxes and some stuff like the stove and freezer to have less to do on saturday. We had help from both of our parents, our brothers and it went quite well. We only took 1 break for lunch and finished for the day around 8-8:30. We slept back at the appartment anxiously awaiting the return to our new home. Saturday morning we had to get up around 7 to go and get the Uhaul truck rental and then started packing almost immediately. We received even more help I think we were about 10-11 at 1 time. Good thing we did alot on friday because the truck and van were absolutely jam packed when we left. We were done at the appartment probably around 1ish which was faster then even expected and then it only took us about 40 minutes to unpack everything into the house. It didnt take long for stuff to get placed either, both our mothers cleaned and placed all of the dishes and kitchen supplies on friday and already with the help of a friend on saturday night most of the living room was setup.
We continued going at it at slow paces during the next few days but by mid week most of the stuff was already settled in. Sure a few boxes here and there but nothing really in the way.
We haven't spent much time alone at the house which is always normal at the beginning, we dont mind the company however. It was weird to be alone on that first sunday knowing that this was ours, nobody to tell us what to do or when to do it.
The move was really a success except for maybe the minor inconveniences of the fridge being dented by the movers and also then not fitting in our place, and then also the pedestrals of the dryer was also scratched. Not the biggest issues in the world because we will be taking care of that asap.
The first real change we had was the first working morning for Roxie, we woke up I believe around 6 am and left the house no later then 6:35-6:40 and it litterally took us 1 hour to get to her job, which in hull took us about 12 minutes. So that was a real wake up call. However ever since we have started taking another road and we normally get to her work in about 30 minutes which is still longer thenbefore but now we come home to a house which makes it all worth it.
Its real long for me especially if I drop her off to work and then head right to mine down in the deep end of ottawa. It will take me about 45 minutes after dropping her off. Somedays I just come back home and wait for the traffic to die down and go to work for around 10-10:30.
Other then the big move, well one of the main reasons we wanted a house or id say more one of the first things we wanted to buy for our new home was a projector in our basement. It took us about 1 full week but we ended up buying the long wished projector. It is absolutely great, amazing experience for watching movie. The first one we started watching was The Jungle Book which I had purchased at walmart for such a low price but we never finished it, the first movie we watched entirely was Jurrassic Park while we had a movie night with friends. Next time its got to be back to the future :).
Life has been quite good to us for the most part however ive hit at times a bump in the road for my work. It's a carreer that can be so rewarding but it takes time and sometimes I feel like I won't have enough time to wait. There is goals in place for me to keep me going on the in house financing but at times im having a hard time keeping it up. I have tons of stuff in the works, many people tell me they will eventually take something from me which is great but in the meantime its a battle. I need a total of 900$ first year commissions approved by November 2nd and I really hope I will be able to get it. I have spoken to a few people recently and I will probably be travelling outside of the area for a few days in hopes of closing a few sales.
The reason why I dont want to quit this job is because I love what I do. Not once or very rarely did I ever say that working at Bell, or even previous jobs, right now I know that Im in a business of helping people even more then myself. Ive been through alot with the car accident in 2005, ever since my life as done a total 180 and I feel that I have no more protection in case my back gets even much worst and I am trying to prevent people from having that same problems. Alot of us have insurances through work however that insurance belongs to WORK as a group and not individually although many will argue I can assure you alot of it is gone at retirement. I want for everyone I know to remain financially successful and in their own world if something were to happen to them.
Many advisors dont like approaching friends and family, while others do and im one of them. I think it is important to make people aware around you of the different risks that occur and how we can protect your most important thing, your paycheck and lifestyle.
I am sure that with time if I have enough patience and money to work on this I will be successful because word of mouth goes along way in this industry and with time I will have many more clients who could reffer me. Im keeping my hope alive on this one.
As you can see I had quite alot to talk about as its been so long since I have really taken the time to write.
Roxie and a friend of ours have started to work out on a regular basis which I find great, it as also helped me restart again. Last December I had started working out and eating really well, everything was going fine but that time of the year isnt the best to start with all the temptations. I have really never retook control of it since. Its weird because I was suck a normal size person that even now I have a hard time seing myself as bigger. I have always told myself that whenever I would really want to lose weight that I would and it wouldnt take much effort well the longer I wait the harder it will get. I will try and lose for myself about 60 lbs by my birthday. Something reasonable and if I go over that even better.
I will keep you updated on this journey, maybe I will post every week how much I have lost to keep me motivated.
Stay tuned guys....
We continued going at it at slow paces during the next few days but by mid week most of the stuff was already settled in. Sure a few boxes here and there but nothing really in the way.
We haven't spent much time alone at the house which is always normal at the beginning, we dont mind the company however. It was weird to be alone on that first sunday knowing that this was ours, nobody to tell us what to do or when to do it.
The move was really a success except for maybe the minor inconveniences of the fridge being dented by the movers and also then not fitting in our place, and then also the pedestrals of the dryer was also scratched. Not the biggest issues in the world because we will be taking care of that asap.
The first real change we had was the first working morning for Roxie, we woke up I believe around 6 am and left the house no later then 6:35-6:40 and it litterally took us 1 hour to get to her job, which in hull took us about 12 minutes. So that was a real wake up call. However ever since we have started taking another road and we normally get to her work in about 30 minutes which is still longer thenbefore but now we come home to a house which makes it all worth it.
Its real long for me especially if I drop her off to work and then head right to mine down in the deep end of ottawa. It will take me about 45 minutes after dropping her off. Somedays I just come back home and wait for the traffic to die down and go to work for around 10-10:30.
Other then the big move, well one of the main reasons we wanted a house or id say more one of the first things we wanted to buy for our new home was a projector in our basement. It took us about 1 full week but we ended up buying the long wished projector. It is absolutely great, amazing experience for watching movie. The first one we started watching was The Jungle Book which I had purchased at walmart for such a low price but we never finished it, the first movie we watched entirely was Jurrassic Park while we had a movie night with friends. Next time its got to be back to the future :).
Life has been quite good to us for the most part however ive hit at times a bump in the road for my work. It's a carreer that can be so rewarding but it takes time and sometimes I feel like I won't have enough time to wait. There is goals in place for me to keep me going on the in house financing but at times im having a hard time keeping it up. I have tons of stuff in the works, many people tell me they will eventually take something from me which is great but in the meantime its a battle. I need a total of 900$ first year commissions approved by November 2nd and I really hope I will be able to get it. I have spoken to a few people recently and I will probably be travelling outside of the area for a few days in hopes of closing a few sales.
The reason why I dont want to quit this job is because I love what I do. Not once or very rarely did I ever say that working at Bell, or even previous jobs, right now I know that Im in a business of helping people even more then myself. Ive been through alot with the car accident in 2005, ever since my life as done a total 180 and I feel that I have no more protection in case my back gets even much worst and I am trying to prevent people from having that same problems. Alot of us have insurances through work however that insurance belongs to WORK as a group and not individually although many will argue I can assure you alot of it is gone at retirement. I want for everyone I know to remain financially successful and in their own world if something were to happen to them.
Many advisors dont like approaching friends and family, while others do and im one of them. I think it is important to make people aware around you of the different risks that occur and how we can protect your most important thing, your paycheck and lifestyle.
I am sure that with time if I have enough patience and money to work on this I will be successful because word of mouth goes along way in this industry and with time I will have many more clients who could reffer me. Im keeping my hope alive on this one.
As you can see I had quite alot to talk about as its been so long since I have really taken the time to write.
Roxie and a friend of ours have started to work out on a regular basis which I find great, it as also helped me restart again. Last December I had started working out and eating really well, everything was going fine but that time of the year isnt the best to start with all the temptations. I have really never retook control of it since. Its weird because I was suck a normal size person that even now I have a hard time seing myself as bigger. I have always told myself that whenever I would really want to lose weight that I would and it wouldnt take much effort well the longer I wait the harder it will get. I will try and lose for myself about 60 lbs by my birthday. Something reasonable and if I go over that even better.
I will keep you updated on this journey, maybe I will post every week how much I have lost to keep me motivated.
Stay tuned guys....
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
It has been in forever since my last update
Ok well it seems that I have been able to ignore you without even knowing.
There has been quite alot of things that are new with us, first off the biggest, in july we made an offer on a home and yes we are two proud owners of our own house. We will be moving in on September 28th which is coming very quickly and we are real anxious.
Other then that, well I won't have much time today but as for work it has been a small battle at times, but I really enjoy it and feel that with hard work and dedication that I can be sucessful in this business. I will update more on how things are going at work and in general within the next little while.
Till then enjoy the summer or whats left of it!
There has been quite alot of things that are new with us, first off the biggest, in july we made an offer on a home and yes we are two proud owners of our own house. We will be moving in on September 28th which is coming very quickly and we are real anxious.
Other then that, well I won't have much time today but as for work it has been a small battle at times, but I really enjoy it and feel that with hard work and dedication that I can be sucessful in this business. I will update more on how things are going at work and in general within the next little while.
Till then enjoy the summer or whats left of it!
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