Monday, January 29, 2007

"I Just Can't Take It Anymore"

So as most of you know by now I am moving to Sacramento on the 7th of February. I am really excited. The reason I am going is to help George with real estate investing until I go to Modesto for the summer. It is an amazing opportunity. I am really glad that it gave me a way out from working at Jiffy Lube. So I hope it all works out. Gideon will be flying into Salt Lake and will be driving back with me. I am looking forward to seeing everyone.

Well I quit my job today. It was the most relieving thing I have done in a while. I was going to hang on until Wednesday so I could have some extra cash. So I woke up this morning just as sick as I have been all week and though "today really is not a good day to go to work." I went anyway and gave it a shot. I told my boss Colton that I needed to talk to him. So as we kept working I could tell it was bugging him why I needed to talk to him. So he said casually "So why do you need to talk? Are you quitting?" I said "Yes I am actually." His eyes grew wide with shock. So we talk about what my plans were and he asked if I could stay until Wednesday. I said I would. Well about half an hour went by. I'm still not feeling any better and work is really slow and all I am doing is vacuuming cars and washing windows. So I thought to myself it is going to be a really long day and an even longer week. I went in to the lobby to Colton and said "I just can't take it anymore." So I decided to quit. I went to one of the other managers that were there and he was really shocked and surprised. He was really upset. I'm not going to lie it felt good to be such an asset that they didn't want me to leave. I didn't care though I just wanted to get the heck out of there. I am really excited to get to California. I just want to leave now. I still have to tell Chris from Pinnacle Security about whats going on but it shouldn't be a problem.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

I Always Move Up Fast

Well this has been quiet a week. I have been working at Jiffy Lube and every day that goes by it gets harder and harder to make it to the end of the day. I do have a great manager that is very fun to work with. He is the only thing that helps me make it through the day. I wish he could have been my manager in a different circumstance. I have just come to the realization of why I dislike my job so much. All the people that work there are losers. Alcoholics, drug users, negative people, just losers that have no ambition or work ethics. I do not want to associate with those types of people. I am a successful person. I only want to surround myself with successful people. And the people that I work with are not successful. I hate to talk down about my co-workers like this, but there just not the type of people I want to associate myself with. Before when I worked there it wasn't a big deal. I didn't have the standards or the knowledge that I have now. It is important to surround yourself with people who are successful. I can't learn anything from these people and if I can I don't want to stick around long enough too learn from them. The cons outweigh the pros at this point. I know I can be all that I want to be and more, but I cant do it working at Jiffy Lube. It's like two months of my life I could be growing that I would miss out on. I know it is important to not be a quitter and to hang on so I am not quiting without a better plan.

I just had a meeting last night with my manager at Pinnacle Security. It went awesome. After the meeting he pulled me aside and talked to me. He wanted me to be sort of the assistant manager to make sure everyone is going to the trainings and is doing what they need to do to prepare for the summer. He told me that he and the other manager Patrick saw that I was very ambitious and serious about this. They feel that I am going to be one of the most successful in the group. I am so thankful that I have such a strong work ethic and that others can see it as well. The great thing about it is that I wasn't even working towards having this new responsibility. I just wanted to work hard for myself because I knew it would benefit me. And look how it has benefited me, in ways I never thought of. I am so glad for the opportunities that I have had in my life. I know that I am just gong to rock house this summer selling security systems and I can not wait to get out there to do it. Also we are not going to San Diego any more we are going to be going to Modesto. I am pretty excited for that because now I will be closer to George, Amy, Amy, Gideon, and of course the girls. I am kind of bummed that we aren't going to San Diego but I am going out there to work and make money not to have fun. So I know where ever I go I will have lots of fun so the location is not that important to me. The thing that is important is that I will be close to my family, and that will be the biggest money maker of all.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Crazy? You Tell Me!!

Well I was sitting at home last night and was bored out of my mind. My roommate comes home and I tell him "You know I was thinking about if I would look good with my head shaved." so he said "Lets do it there is only going to be one way to find out." So I thought why not. It will probably be all grown back by the time we go to California. So I shaved my head. Yeah I know its crazy and Mom its okay I still look like a human being. Actually I don't look bad at all. I am actually quiet satisfied with the results. I don't know why I did it. I guess I was just looking for a change. I mean I have had my same hair style and side burns since I was like seventeen years old. So I must say it looks good but I am going to be growing it back.

It's Not Like Sitting at a Desk All Day

All I can say is WOW! I am really out of shape. I started my new job at Jiffy Lube on Monday. I'm not going to lie it was kinda nice to work on cars again. It has just reminded me on how much I love doing that kind of work, but man am I sore. It's not like sitting at a desk all day which is so easy to get used to and get in the groove of. I also have to wake up early unlike my job at Prosper where I didn't have to be at work until 11 am. My schedule does work out nicely to where I can make it to the weekly trainings for selling security systems. It is a lot harder to make it to the gym twice a day when I am so wiped out. I forgot how much energy it takes to run back and forth, up and down, and reach in so many awkward hard to reach places. My body is so sore all over. I know I will get back in shape but how long will it take?

I have been sick the whole time that I haven't been working. It was the perfect time to be sick because I was able to get the rest I needed. So I had been better last weekend and I thought perfect because I have to start work on Monday. Well I don't know what I did to get sick again but now I am sick again. Last time it was more like strep thought this time it is a full blown cold. It could be a few different things or a combination of reason how I could have gotten sick. I went to Jethro's the other night and everyone over there was sick so I could have caught the bug when I was there. I also went to our new hot tub and that was probably not a good idea because it was late and also very cold outside. So here I am sick again and I am worried about how I am going to do at work tomorrow. It is nice that I was just able to pick right back up knowing how to do everything still. I am sure everyone that I work with is happy that I can do everything I need to do and they don't have to keep an eye on me. That's always frustrating when you have to keep and eye over someones shoulder the whole time. I am glad though that it is only going to be for two months.

I am so excited to move back down to Southern California. I can't wait. Having this job where I already know what I am doing will make it go by really fast. We are a lot more busy than the other shop I worked at but we do sell as many extra services as I used to sell. I know though that if I had worked at a place where I had to learn everything time would not go by as fast. I cant believe it is Wednesday already. I am excited for this weekend. I get to do training for selling security systems. It is hands on training so my boss is going to take me out knocking on doors. It should be very helpful. I am glad that we are going to be going to an area where I used to live because I have been able to provide them with some helpful information as too where to go selling (even though I don't really know the area that well.) And also thank you everyone for all the support in me doing this. Every time I find something that I think is a really good opportunity I always am sceptical of telling everyone because I don't want everyone to think I am making a stupid decision. I mean you know me when I decide I am going to do something there is no talking me out of it. So its nice to make a decision where everyone is on my side rather than opposing it. Maybe that shows that I am finally growing up and making good decisions. And especially thank you George for believing that I will do good. I mean I know I am going to be the number one salesman but it is just good to hear someone else think I can do it cause it just lets me know that I am not the only crazy one. I know that I am going to do a good job. I just really think that I am a really good sales man. I learn the techniques quickly and it just feels so natural to me. I am always so comfortable when I talk to people about the product or service that I am selling. That's where good training and product knowledge makes all the difference. I feels so good to have a family that supports and believes in me. I am really glad that I did this blog because it has just opened my eyes even wider to all the love my family has for me.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Do What You Gotta Do

Well I decided to go ahead and get an hourly job to work until I leave for San Diego. I had applied at Jiffy Lube when I was first looking for a job and I got an interview. They wanted me to come back for a second interview and I declined because I thought I was going to be working at 24 hr fitness. Well I called Jiffy Lube back last week to see if they still needed someone hardworking and experienced to work there. He said to come in the next morning witch was Friday. So I went down there to talk to them (I took my birth certificate cause I knew I would get the job and they would need a copy. I was gone for about ten minutes. I come home and my roommate looks at me with a confused look "What happened?" he says "Why are you back so early?" I said "Those jerks!! They gave me the job" I was there for like two minutes. I wonder why I even had to go but I know they wanted to see if I would come probably. So I start working on Monday. I'm not going to lie I am kind of excited to work there. I enjoy working on cars and staying active. So I think it will be good for me and help me loose weight.

I am proud to announce that I still have not had soda for over a month now. Nor do I crave it at all. I have eaten out two or three times since I stopped drinking soda and I almost got soda just out of habit when the waitress says "Would you like something to drink?" and I would always reply with "Diet Coke." Well not anymore. And last night when I went on a date I just had water and it was no different that if I had got a soda. It used to be when I drank water with a meal it would be tasteless and it would knock out the good taste. Well I think since I don't drink soda anymore than my taste buds aren't expecting that sweet taste so it doesn't bother the taste of the meal. And lets face it water is just much better for you.

Monday, January 15, 2007

New Opportunities

Well as you all know I don't have a job. I have decided to do a summer sales jobs. I will be leaving to San Diego in April. I will be there for four and a half months. In San Diego I will be selling security systems in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. I am really excited for it. I spent about four hours today talking to the guy about it. My roommate is doing it and the manager that I talked to today is one of my roommate companion on his mission. I feel really good about doing it. I am confidant that it will be beneficial for me and it will help me in getting out of debt. I am super excited to be able to go back to California. I have been wanting to move back there for a long time. It will also be good because I will be going with a few guys I know and will be making a lot of new friends and having some great experiences.

"Just Go For It"

Well its been an interesting start to the new year. I got fired from my job and have been unemployed for the whole year. I got a job at 24hr fitness selling memberships. I haven't started yet though. It has been extremely boring not working. My roommate Brandon got fired as well so it hasn't been as bad cause we can hang out all day.

I have still been snowboarding and have been making a lot of progress. I figured out that I can go down the hill as fast as possible by staying loose and keeping more weight on my front foot to maximize control. Almost every time I go the ski patrol threaten to cut my pass if I don't slow down. I have a new mod-ow snowboarding that has made me explode with new tricks and accomplishments "Just go for it". I have been saying that every time I get intimidated by a big jump, rail, box, or section of the mountain. I have also found out that on boxes and rail slides I have more control the faster I go. I also have found that I crash a lot less and it hurts a lot less the more loose I am.

I put my new mod-ow to the test and decided to try the half pipe something I have always been intimidated by. So I go for it and as I pick up speed the higher and higher I get up the half pipe, and the more scared I get. I get to the top and I get scared and I don't commit to turning and boarding back down. Instead I try to stand up on about 7 or 8 ft of vert. Vert for those of you who don't know is the straight vertical area of the half pipe. So by not turning and trying to stand straight up it causes me to catch an edge and fall straight back on the 7 ft of vert. I slam flat on my butt and back on mostly ice. My pants act as a shovel scooping a bunch of snow down my pant. Its okay it wasn't cold because my butt was already numb from the impact. So I didn't even realize I had so much snow down my pants until I got to the lift and went to pull my pants up. That's when I realized that I had a bunch of snow down my pants and that I couldn't feel the top of my butt anymore. But none the less I had an awesome time as I always do. I find that night riding is the best for me. I don't know why but I do my best boarding at night.

100 Things About Me!!!!!

Well here is the infamous "100 Things About Me" list. Hope you learn something new.

1. I absolutely love Snowboarding.
2. I try to go snowboarding at least once a week.
3. The main reason I still Live in Utah is because of the amazing ski resorts.
4. I am the youngest of 7 of the best children ever born.
5. I have three brothers and three sisters.
6. One of my biggest passions is Real Estate Investing.
7. I am scared to death of starting investing in Real Estate.
8. I have decided that my career is going to be in sales.
9. I love airplanes and flying.
10. I have always wanted to join the air force ever since I can remember.
11. Utah girls are psychotic.
12. I have lived in California most of my life.
13. Since I have lived on my own I have moved so much I have never finished a lease and have never been charged any penalties as a result of leaving early.
14. I don't currently have a lease where I live.
15. I love to text message.
16. I love to wake board.
17. I can ski on one water ski.
18. Impressing my brother-in-law with water skiing was one of my proudest accomplishments.
19. I always feel like I have to impress and please everyone.
20. I like all types of music except country.
21. I live in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
22. I have always wanted to visit ancient Rome.
23. I have never been on a real vacation.
24. I love to travel.
25. I have a goal to own a hotel chain at age 35.
26. I am 20 years old and I know nothing about the hotel industry.
27. I have a very entrepreneurial spirit like my dad.
28. I love motorcycles.
29. I crashed my motorcycle three times.
30. Amazingly I have never broken a bone.
31. My favorite channel is MTV
32. My other favorite channels are Discovery, Animal Planet, and TLC.
33. This list is taking longer than I thought it would.
34. I love the beach.
35. My roommates are my best friends.
36. In every group of friends I have had I have been the youngest in the group.
37. I am very athletic.
38. I exercise doing cardio at the gym for one hour twice a day everyday of the week (except for Sundays)
39. I have not drank soda for one month (I told you I wasn't addicted)
40. My dream car right now is a Chrysler 300C SRT-8
41. I have been snow boarding more in one week in Utah than a whole season living in California.
42. I was born in Salt Lake City.
43. I love the show Viva La Bam.
44. I love the rock band Journey.
45. I am a firm believer in luck, I find that the harder I work the more I have of it.
46. I am sort of a perfectionist.
47. I notice myself having some distinct OCD traits like...
48. I either like to have all the doors in the condo open, or all the doors closed.
49. I cant go to sleep if I forget to close my closet door in my room (cause my door is closed).
50. All the two way or three way light switches in the hall or the front room have to be all facing in the same direction.
51. I can't leave the house unless all those light switches are in the down position.
52. I hate when lights are left on and no one is in the room.
53. I HATE TOILET PAPER. I mean how can people wipe there nose with it.
54. I would wipe my nose on my shirt before I used toilet paper to do it. (I still wipe though don't worry)
55. When I was about 5 years old I couldn't wipe cause I hated toilet paper so much (I got over it thankfully).
56. I once woke up at the butt crack of dawn at Lake Cordie 'A Lane.
57. I am over half way done with this list.
58. I love watching movies.
59. Scary movies are my favorite.
60. I am only scared of two things heights and aliens.
61. I love heights for the scared rush it gives me.
62. I sat in the upper bowl at a Jazz game and I didn't jump up in excitement cause I was so scared and I had trouble walking down the stairs.
63. In junior high I was on the track team and I improved my mile run buy about three minutes in two weeks.
64. I love to run.
65. I played two years of high school football.
66. I miss my family I hardly ever get to see any of them.
67. I have made out with this many girls.
68. Half of them have been since I moved to Utah.
69. I love to work with mechanics.
70. The fastest I ever read a full size book was in three days.
71. I love dancing.
72. This list is getting harder to make.
73. I love video editing.
74. I made over $1,300 in 45 minutes of my time and an hour and a half all together. (twice)
75. There is one girl I know that for some reason I feel she is the one I am going to marry, but I don't see how that's going to happen. Don't worry I don't want to get married.
76. I do the best work when I am busy.
77. The most text messages I have used in one month is 10,000.
78. I have always wanted to go to Hawaii.
79. I have never been out of the country.
80. My favorite animal is a Tiger.
81. Did you know that a Mountain Lion can jump 20 feet in the air.
82. I am a good decision maker.
83. I have one tattoo on my forearm.
84. Going to the zoo was my favorite thing as a kid.
85. I have only been to 8 states.
86. I was born on June 23rd 1986
87. My birthday is on the same day as Gordon B Hinckley.
88. I inadvertently put my birth day on number 86. and I was born in 1986.
89. I love to be around people.
90. I love to meet new people.
91. I hardly ever get embarrassed.
92. I love scars.
93. I wish I was taller even though I am taller that all my brothers (since the last we checked).
94. I love oranges and orange juice.
95. I cant believe it is 2007.
96. I was nine years old when I became an uncle.
97. My brother Jethro knows more about me than anyone else.
98. I gained a true testimony of the church when I was 18 years old.
99. I often find more ways to help other people with there problems than I do my own.
100. I have never regretted anything I have done.

Might as Well

Well here it is. I figured that since everyone else in the family was doing this I might as well do it too. I have never done a blog before so I hope I can keep you all posted on how I am doing. I also hope it will help me improve my grammar, spelling, and typing skills. I will try to post something new every week but my life is not very exciting right now so I will probably only go for twice a month. We will have to see how it goes.