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"370z" Reasons To Be Happy

10:58 AM

CRW1018 , Posted in Nissan 370z , 0 Comments

Now, I know we’ve been down this road before, but due to some unexpected circumstances, last Friday, I found myself being given a “second life” as far as my car went. It is because of this that I’ve since given the Infiniti G35 back, in lieu of a Nissan 370Z; I tell you this much – I do not regret it one bit!

You see, when I first came to terms with the idea of incurring a car payment again, my first thought was that I would get a 350Z; after all, I have wanted a Z for as long as I can remember. Actually, there was this guy who we used to live next door to when I was a kid – he had a Z, but it was an older “classic” model. I remember seeing him constantly washing his car and wiping it down in the mornings. I think it was at that moment, when I first saw his car that I fell in love with the Z.

Fast forward to a couple years removed from high school, I joined a car club. One of the guys had a newer Z (1999) and one evening before we all headed to parking lot pimp as they called it, he and I made a quick run to the store in his Z. Dude wanted to show off, so as we turned a couple corners, he hit the e-brake and drifted. I swear, I thought I was going to die, but in retrospect, it was mad fun. When we got back, I looked at my Eclipse which was really nice, but still – I knew one day I had to own a Z.

So, without getting into the details folks, the deal as I knew it to be fell through and the bank wanted more…

“I say good-day!”

Lesson learned for any of you out there, if you ever buy a car and the parameters you agreed upon on the contract change even by 1%, you are not obligated to keep the car.

You can give it back without penalty – NO MATTER WHAT!

In this case, it truly was a blessing, because even though all along I knew I wanted a Z, I settled for a beautiful G35. It’s like someone saying you can sleep with Jessica Alba or Jessica Biel, either way you’re smashing a Jessica right? HA! HA!

You catch my drift.

There you have it, you won’t be hearing from me anymore about getting a car. On a side note, I highly recommend buying a vehicle through Carmax. The experience was the best I’ve ever had and it was the most painless as well; their customer service was also top notch. The fact that they don’t “haggle” on the pricing and have instant approvals with the banks (99% of approvals by banks are pre-approvals which lead to issues like mine detailed above), therefore, when they tell you you’re approved for “x” amount, you truly are approved.

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How Prepared Are YOU?

8:25 AM

So, I've been on this tear of getting an earthquake/survival kit put together the last few days. Most of my peers say I'm being paranoid, others say it's good that what's gone on in Japan has prompted me to get prepared. That said, there is also one group of people which stems from either one of the aforementioned - those who have so much faith, whatever transpires simply "is what it is" and these people firmly believe that because it is in God's hands (if you believe in God), they believe worrying is a waste of energy.

While I see everybody's point, sometimes things are what they are. Just as you can take a zebra, teach him how to stand on two feet, teach him to listen, and teach him how to eat different foods - you cannot change a zebras stripes.

Make sense?

Either way, I am as prepared as can be and that in it of itself has given me confidence which I clearly lacked prior to putting together such a kit. You see, this Jim Berkland guy (he has predicted a 9.0+ earthquake in North America - California somewhere between March 19-26) who is said to have accurately predicted many quakes, including "The Big One" in San Francisco in the late 80's, I don't believe that he truly can predict earthquakes; after all, if he could and was as accurate as he claims, he'd be much more prominent than he is, and quiet frankly, the government would be working with him in some capacity.

It is his science and logic that intrigues me, because anybody who can present information and logic in a manner which makes sense to me, I feel it is ignorant and naive to tune such theories out completely without at least processing and analyzing them myself.

God gave us free will and he also gave us the ability to think, so why not use it?

I guess for some, ignorance is bliss. Either way though, I'm not saying this man is going to be right and I definitely am not saying he is going to be wrong. What I am saying is that I would rather be prepared - period - for whatever is going to come my way; albeit today (Super-moon, Equinoctial Tides etc.), tomorrow, or for the remainder of my existence on earth.

So my question to all of you is, why not also be prepared - JUST IN CASE?

If you are interested in a check list, below is a good link to follow as you look to build your earthquake/survival kit:

Earthquake List

For those in California, let's hope Mr. Berkland is wrong - either way though, his prognostication has been a positive to me and hopefully to many others who've seen his video. He's lit a fire under those of us who've given him the benefit of the doubt to put together a kit I should have started long ago.

Have you started yours?

SOCOM: FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

11:12 PM

CRW1018 , Posted in socom 2 , socom 4 , 0 Comments

USC vs. VCU - Tonight!

10:04 AM

CRW1018 , Posted in March Maddness , NCAA , Trojans , VCU , 0 Comments

As you all know, I’ve been following all that is going on in Japan closely. While it is extremely sad, it is also extremely captivating and much like a train wreck – impossible not to watch. That said, I think I need to switch it up and take my mind off of Japan for a moment and focus on something a bit more positive and fun.

Tonight, the USC Trojans take on Virginia Commonwealth University in a game that will ultimately reward the winner with a birth into the NCAA Basketball Tournament; at which point, said winner would play the Georgetown Hoyas.

It’s much like winning the lotto, but in order to receive your money, you have to sit through an entire GLEE concert.

Nonetheless, it’s awesome that after all USC has gone through these past two years, it’s great that they FINALLY have a chance to play for something – even if it may be short lived. After all, the kids have been playing their butt’s off all season long, and they deserve an opportunity to punch their ticket to the dance as they call it in college basketball.

USC does have a pretty good team, so if you’ve got some time tonight, check in at 6 p.m. (PST) tonight to catch the Trojans putting a good old fashion ass whooping on VCU.

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MAJOR FAIL!

10:33 PM

CRW1018 , 0 Comments

Keeping It Real: Can't Sleep!

2:15 PM

CRW1018 , 1 Comment

So, I haven’t really been able to sleep much lately. With all these natural disasters happening around the world, it’s really hard for me to carry on as if oblivious from it all. A few of my co-workers and friends do have the ability to carry on without worry and boy how I envy them for it. Not only would I get more sleep, but I wouldn’t have this pain in my side from time to time. It’s not an ulcer (I don’t think), it’s more of a worrying myself sick type of feeling. Sure, I know worrying does not do my body good, but it’s who I am; it’s in my DNA to worry.

All that’s going on in Japan, it’s got me looking like “Nacho Libre Homer Simpson”.

As for what I worry about, it should be obvious; however, if it’s not, I’ll tell you: I worry about a natural disaster happening here, close enough for me and my family to be affected by it. By the way, for those who might be curious, I do believe in God. Sure, I’ve heard people say if my faith were stronger I wouldn’t worry. Well, my thing is, I love me some life and so much so, I’m not ready for my life to be over – even if his holiness is calling me for supper. I’d rather eat later. I can almost see it now, I’d be like:

“Come on Lord; just let me play a little bit longer, please? I promise I won’t ask again.”

It’s stupid, but it is my reality.

Pray For Japan - Lady Gaga "Bands" For Cause

10:20 AM

CRW1018 , Posted in Japan , Lady Gaga , 0 Comments

Lady Gaga is trying to help Japan, so she’s created these bracelets that you can purchase for $5. All proceeds go to helping aide Japan; however, $5 will get you the bracelet, but you’re encouraged to donate as much as you’d like.