Auto Body Repair

We've had our share of body work to do on the vehicles we've owned over the years. It's never a fun thing. If there's ever a time when we need to do any body work again, I'd really like to take the time and do some research online! It seems that finding local body shops and getting ratings and reviews would be easiest in this manner. I'm especially interested in http://www.autobodyyorbalinda.com, as they have a wealth of information for those seeking collision repair yorba linda. You should definitely check their site out today for more information!

Something to think about....

It seems that once you have a baby you start to think about the things we put into our bodies when it comes to food, etc. I know that's how it's been for us. Now we think about not only the food we give to Kaelyn, but also the toys she plays with and the things she uses on a daily basis due to lead and other chemical toxins that are concerns for many of us. It's actually pretty scary to think about the dangers of lead. There are so many products and things that we must be cautious about. For instance, I recently learned that even bibs can be a concern. Who would have thought that? This would have never crossed my mind had I not come across an article talking more about it. Maybe the cloth, although more time consuming to keep clean, are the best way to go. It seems that sometimes convenience means more dangers...don't you think?!?

Monaco Rare Coin

Monaco Rare Coin is well known and a part of an even more well known company...Monex. Monex is a trusted leader in precious metals investments and has been for almost 40 years! They have helped thousands of people invest with rare coins like gold, silver, and platinum. Monaco Rare Coin, a coin dealer, offers a unique variety of resources for investors and collectors alike. Here you'll find the finest of rare coins, and an experienced collection of professionals who want to help you the best they can. I was very impressed with their services and the knowledge they possess in this area of expertise. If you'd like to learn more about them as I did, check out their site today.

My Little Girl

It just seems like yesterday that we brought Kaelyn home from the hospital, and next month she'll be 11 months old. I can't believe it, my little girl has grown so much right before my eyes. Now I'm just waiting for her to start walking, she is so quick walking along furniture that it's only a matter of time for her to walk on her own. She's such a sweetie...we're very blessed to have her in our lives!

Home Sweet Home

I never really thought I would be trying to sell my house 1 year after buying it. We had actually considered being here a very long time. We both love our house and wish that we could pick it up and move it to the town that want to live in. We've done so much work to it just in the time we've lived here...and perfected it to our liking. Now we're on the house hunt, and it's a bit depressing. I know that there are lots of homes to choose from, but we feel as of now, that none will compare to the one we have. We know though, that with time and patience the perfect home will come along. I'm glad we're not in a hurry and can just take our time in this process of house hunting.

CSN

The Cable Shopping Network is a popular place for people to find a variety of collectibles and have fun while doing it. The staff at CSN builds relationships with their customers along the way. They already have thousands of customs who trust them to give them quality products, like presidential dollars, and I can see why just by looking at their site! They offer so many things, and seem like such a down to earth crew of people. You can order items online or off the TV. Shopping doesn't get much more convenient or fun than that now, does it?! If you'd like to learn more about CSN, check out their site today for more information.

2 More Days!

Although I love my new job, I still look forward to the weekends. Who doesn't, right??? So knowing that I for sure get my weekends off now...unlike with my other job, I get excited to plan my the things we will get to do as a family. I know that with harvest right around the corner there is no guarantee that I won't have to work some weekends, so I'm going to enjoy then while I can. It so nice just to relax and spend time with family...that what's truly enjoyable to me. Since having a family I'm more the type of person who just likes to be home rather than busy all the time.

I have time!

Being there for my family is very important to me, not only in a time of need but to see them and spend time with them when I can. My past job didn't allow me to do this, I never knew when I was going to get home and it was always around 6. Now I am often times home by or around 5 and that is great! Now I can spend the time with family that I want.

VoIP Phone Systems

I work for a fairly large business now, but used to work for a small one. Both however had some things in common. One of these things was their use of VoIP phone systems by Xpander! These phones are designed to be flexible and user friendly for the people that use them. I agree that they do just that! With the features like plug and play phones and web control panels...who wouldn't love them!? Whether you're a large or a small business, this is definitely the way to go as far as communication is concerned. You can learn more about them by heading over to their site today! You won't be sorry you did.

Keep on Truckin'

Everyday I have an 1 1/2 hour, round trip, to and from work. This wouldn't be so bad but the pickup that I'm driving doesn't have a radio. So I spend the time reflecting on my thoughts, which isn't alwya a good thing. With all that I have going on with starting a new job, I am overwhelmed with everything that's going on at work. Having 1 1/2 hours to thinking about what I need to do, things I need to learn, it can be quit overwhelming. Only a couple more weeks until I get a different one so I guess I'll just keep on truckin'.

Answer Plot

Working as a Sales Agronomist you have to be an expert on seed, chemicals, and fertilizer. The problem with that is I don't know anything about seed. So today I had the opportunity to meet with one of our Seed Reps and go over somethings that will help when dealing with farmers when selling seed. To start off our meeting he gave me some cool things, I got a knife, laptop backpack, t-shirt, and pen. Then we got down to business and spent 2 hours just starting with the basics and worked our way to how to sell seed to farmers. What a great day, I sure learned a lot!

Need Tickets?

Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm big into sports! I especially like the NFL, but pretty much will watch anything. I would have to say that my one dream though is to go and watch a real live game in person. I have looked for tickets to the NFL, MLB and NBA and finally came across a great site that makes it easy to find first-class tickets...no more hassle! Premium Seats USA is the site I found, and they offer a huge selection of tickets for games and concerts even! I'm glad I found them. Now I just have to talk my wife into going with me. For all your ticket needs, like Miami Heat tickets for instance, check out this site first!

Gotta Love Chicken Litter

With one week of work under my belt, I can see that Chicken Litter is going to be key to my success. Why you may ask, well Chicken Litter is something that all farmers would like to have spreading on their fields. Unfortunately, there is only so much litter and so I get the task of deciding who should get it. The obvious answer would be to give it to our existing customers, which I'm doing, but there is a longer list of customers that don't do any business with us. So chicken litter is my saving grace to get new customer business. Let's sell some litter!

Trimming Trees

All summer Jenna and I have toyed with the idea of hiring someone to come and trim our trees. Then we got the estimate, $800 just to trim our trees! I could not believe it! Their reasoning was because they would have to climb the trees in order to trim them, well I think that I can do that. So this weekend I'm trimmin' trees!

Capella

If I were to ever go back to school...which is very possible at some point in the future...I would definitely look into Capella University first. They are a fully accredited online university and one that I have heard most about. They offer master's programs and a degree online that I could definitely be interested in. I like all that they have to offer, and the ability one has to go to school while still keeping the job that they have and doing their work from home rather than school. If you'd like to learn more about them, you can check out their Inside Online Education podcasts. These feature interviews with staff and students which I think is really interesting and I think you will too!
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What's Happened to My Vikes

I just don't understand the people that manage these professional teams. Coach Childress, starts a second string quarterback for week three because he doesn't allow his first string quarterback to open up and play his game. In week 1 Jackson didn't even get the chance to pass the ball in the first half, then in the second half they opened up the playbook and let him play in the second half, which might I add, almost won the game. Week 2 the only time they let him play his game was the last two minutes of the first half, and that was about it. Now we are doing to rely on a second string quarterback to win us the game. Go Vikes!

Playing the Waiting Game

I just started my new job a week ago and when I took it there were some perks that were to go along with it, things I need to do my job. The main thing that I am waiting on is my laptop. My laptop is very important for me and my job, see I need to be able to access our database in order to place work orders for things going on in the fall season. So now I wait, and wait, and wait until my boss can find me a laptop for me to use. So I'll have to play the game.

Data Protection Solutions

Let's face it, today's economy is at all time lows, which makes it even that more important for companies to back up and protect their data. This can be a big task for many of these companies because they either don't know how, or they feel that there isn't a system out there big enough for what they do. Well I am here to tell you that this just isn't true. With data protection solutions not only will you have warehouse processing, but you will also have improved database loads, improved query performance, and most of all back up and protected data in distribution environments. Syncsort Incorporated has developed, marketed, and services high-performance software can help with all these things and help companies have a since of security again.

Baby Consignment Sale

Once we had Kaelyn, we started going up to the cities to a huge consignment sale that goes on twice a year. They basically have everything any parent would need for their child....especially clothing. Everything is used, but in great condition for the most part and so cheap!! We recently went up again to stock up on clothes for Kaelyn to get her through the winter months and had great luck!! She's pretty well set between the things we got and the things Jen's parents got for her!! It's so ncie to have aplace to find cheap clothing. Babies grow too fast to spend hundreds of dollars on clothes.

My New Job-First week

It's been a week since I started my new job and I really like it a lot!! I didn't mind the job I had before...but being in a job that you absolutely love is what everyone deserves!! I am so glad that the Lord has given me this opportunity to be a part of a job that is so perfect for me. I can now do what I love and help others while doing it. So far I really enjoy everyone that I work with and all that my job entails. I could definitely see myself doing this for a very long time!! I'll continue to keep you updated on how everything is going!

Epocrates, Inc

Have you ever heard of Epocrates, Inc before? If so, you probably have heard of their medical software that is used by over 500,000 healthcare professionals. What you may not know is that they have a new web based application that offers a free online drug and disease resource center for clinicians. It's great because it's easy to use, free, and so quick!! Now they have access to information like risk facotrs, condition overviews like Influenza Infection information, treatments, drug interactions and more! I think it's amazing how far technology has come to have somethign so useful right in the hands of doctors who need it. If you'd like to learn more, you can head over to their site and see for yourself what this online clinical solution is all about!
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First day at a new job

My first day of the new job was yesterday. I have to say that so far I'm really excited!! I think it will be a fun change for me, and since sales is something I enjoy, I know I will like it a lot. Like any job, it's a bit overwhelming with all of the new stuff I need to learn and just getting used to working for a new company...but I think I'll catch on quickly and then it will be a piece of cake. In the beginning people are always a bit nervous I'm sure. The best part is that I work with a whole lot of really nice and helpful people. That always makes a job that much better. I'll continue to keep you posted on how it's going!

Seafood Recipes!

Before I married Jen, I didn't have a liking for many different foods besides meat and potatoes. I know, I know...that sounds funny and a little cliche, but it's true!!! Throughout the years though, she has encouraged me to try new things, and now one thing I really enjoy from time to time is shrimp. Have you ever had it? If not, you're truly missing out!! Recently I heard of the Great American Seafood cook off 2008, so I checked out their site to see if I could find some some great seafood recipes. Obviously I was hoping to find something great with shrimp, and of course, I did! You should check it out next time you get a chance! I was really excited to have found something like The Texas Gulf Shrimp by Chef Mark Holley from Texas, that was probably my favorite out of the top five recipes chosen.

Many people are unsure about eating seafood because they're not sure how fresh it is or what it will taste like. I am here to tell you that I've learned by eating domestic seafood you not only get fresh food, but it's local and tastes great!! Something to think about the next time you're considering seafood.

If you'd like to learn more about great seafood and check out some amazing recipes you can go and vote at www.greatamericanseafoodcookoff.com for a chance to win a trip to New Orleans!! Their site is really user friendly and fun to browse too!

Needing to earn more money.....

More and more people lately are probably doing the same thing I am....trying to find different ways to make money. Whether it be different jobs that pay better, or jobs on the side.....there's good news.....there are options out there if we just take the time to look. One way that we like ot make a little extra cash is through ebay. Jen has been doing some changes around the house and has been selling a lot of decorative items on there. What's "old news" to one person, may be just the thing that someone else is looking for. I really enjoy that there's such an easy way to sell things and make some quick cash. It's SO simple and anyone could do it. If you're wanting to earn a bit more eBay is one way to go most definitely!!

Bittersweet Day Tomorrow

It's odd to think that tomorrow is my last day with my current job! Although I'm very excited to move forward on this journey God is taking me on....I'm also a little sad to be leaving some of my co-workers!! Many of them have been such great friends to me....I will definitely miss them greatly! I'm hoping that I will see them often though. On the otherhand, this new job is all I can think about and makes me more excited each day that passes. One more day and I will officially be an employee of FC! It is my absolute dream job and one I am so blessed to have!! I will keep you posted on the job and how it is going....