Life Update July 28th, 2013

I'm currently in the process of getting a motorcycle.  I am suppose to get a quote Monday or Tuesday on Insurance, and if it's cheap enough, I will most likely get a bike this week.  If all goes well I will get paid from both of my jobs too, so that means I'll have extra spending money!

I have been wanting a bike for a while, and it feels amazing that I'm this close to actually fulfilling that.  I have been looking around for used bikes, but I still haven't found one that I like.  I like sport type bikes, and it seems most people have cruisers, which is awesome, just not the bike for me.

The day I buy my bike, I'll also buy a Helmet (I already picked it out at the dealer) and I might buy some gloves, depending on if I can find some.  Does anyone know a good website to buy gear at?

I'm waiting on a call, for a phone interview, but other then that, I still work out at my friend's property cutting trees, and working at Walmart, I think tomorrow I'm going to see if I can transfer to the electronic department (I mean, might as well until I can find a better job.)

I decorated my friend's room while she is at Nationals for gymnastics (good luck).  I started talking to another old friend, which is pretty cool.  I also said hello/good bye to another old friend that is going to the Air Force (have fun!!)

I try to run at least a mile a day, which by the end of the week, my legs are killing me and I'm unbelievably tired all the time, but it is what it is.  I'm having a blast!

How is everybody doing?

Finally getting closer to owning a Motorcycle

Currently I'm looking through insurance, and I will know more on Monday, but I might be able to have a motorcycle within a month.  I want it before August 19th by the very most.  My parents will be leaving and they will be taking the best MPG car, and if I have to go to the city, for a job I'm currently trying to get, I'll be spending countless dollars on Gas.  I'm really excited about owning a motorcycle and hope many great things are to come.

Once I get a bike, I'll need to try to get my friend to fix his bike.  I forgot what was wrong with it, but it shouldn't take too long to fix it.  After that, we'll be able to ride together before it's winter and it starts snowing.  I think I'll ride my bike as long as it's not snowy or icy on the roads.  Seems like a safe bike, I'll need to invest in some warming clothes though.

When did you get your first bike?  Do you still own it?

Bucket List 16: Ride a Motorcycle

When I was in 8th grade, my parents surprised us with a Dirt bike for an early Christmas Present.  It was a crf230f Trail bike. Hundred of hours later, two broken bones, and 6 years later.  I decided I want a motorcycle I could ride on the streets.

It started off rocky.  My parents were fully against it, I didn't have much money, and have never been on the streets besides a few stints with my dirt bike.  I saved up money to take a MSF course; I passed it easily, missed one question on my written and got a perfect score on my driving test.  Couple of days later I got my 'M' endorsement on my license, and that started my journey to actually purchasing a motorcycle.  My parents started backing my idea of wanting a motorcycle and said they'll help me with getting it.  I was shocked, but I knew they'd eventually be fine with it.  I have learn if you want to get your parents to back you, you must show you are dedicated and actually will be responsible with it.

I still don't have a motorcycle, but mainly it's because I'm trying to find insurance. Insurance should be a lot cheaper than it currently is.  I find the pricing is ridiculous, but it doesn't help I'm under 25 and it's a sports bike.

I think I have found the helmet I want, but now I think I want new gloves and waterproof pants.  I am pricing all of this at roughly $250.  Helmet is $130, Gloves probably around $40-50, and Pants around $100.  I might get cheaper gloves and I probably won't get pants for a few weeks or maybe a month.  I already have a Jacket, and gloves that will last until I get some more specific riding gloves.  I believe in always wearing protective gear, because you don't know when something bad will happen.

This has been a long journey and I hope I can eventually fill my void of not owning my own bike. Until than, I will always remember riding the Honda Rebel at the MSF course, or riding my dirt bike all day every chance I could.

I can take Ride a motorcycle off my Bucket list.  Next stop, buying one.

Bucket List 16: Ride a Motorcycle

Bucket List Number 17: Ride a Roller Coaster

It took over 19 years for me to ride my first roller coaster.  First off, I must say thanks to my parents for being amazing and taking me to Six flags over Texas a few weeks ago.  I will admit at first I didn't know what to expect and kind of nervous and scared, but the first roller coaster I went on to was the Texas Giant.  Now what a shock I had.  It was totally different than what I was expecting, and I would love to ride again.

I have always wanted to ride a roller coaster before than, but really never had a chance.  I am glad I finally could and now I just want to ride something bigger and badder.  Which is the reason why I put ride the "kingda ka" the tallest steel roller coaster.  

I'm not sure when I will be able to ride the kingda ka, but I will eventually.

When I went to Six flags over Texas, I went on every big ride (Texas giant, Batman, Mr. Freeze, titan, etc) and almost all of the other rides.  Roaring rapids is every bodies favorite ride because it's fun, you get wet, and it's funny watching peoples facial impressions.  

Now I have to say, I can strike "Ride a roller coaster" off of my bucket list.

17. Ride a Roller Coaster

Photo of me on my first roller Coaster

When was your first Roller coaster?  Did you enjoy it?

Changing my Blog

I decided today that I will be changing my blog to a more personal blog.  This is a great point of my life currently with a lot of things changing and my ambition is sky high.

Every week, I am going to ask a question, and I want to see how many people can comment and answer.

In hopes of people discussing other peoples comments and provide some motivation to finally get up and do whatever they hope to do.


This week's question is:

What is one goal you've had for a long time?

Motivation

Motivation is everything.  Do you have a goal?  If not, get one.  Without a goal, you'll lack motivation, which in the long run, will make your life miserable.  I have been depressed recently and decided on a few goals and working on getting to those goals.  My motivation is to finish my "bucket list" and enjoy the rest of my life.

It is easy to say you shouldn't do something because your couch/bed is very comfortable, but that is just disrespectful for yourself.  This is more directed to younger folks, or older people that just aren't feeling themselves lately. Do you like to race?  No one has ever told you you shouldn't race because you might lose.  They tell you to go race and try to win.  It's all about prospective.

Do you lack motivations?  If so, I hope maybe one of these tips will help.

• Write notes in your room/house for reminders
• Write goals down and strive for them
• Listen to motivational speeches like this
• NEVER GIVE UP

Everybody will have their up and downs in life.  You want to be the best you can be, so why not fight for what you want?

I have always been unmotivated until something hit me.  I want to be someone other than who I currently am.  I want to run a marathon some day.  I can't do this if I sit there watching tv everyday.  I have to get up and start running.  I set a goal of at least 1 mile a day.  When I am sitting on my computer, i'll glance over to my sign and I all of a sudden get an urge to go run.  Never be afraid of failing.  Be afraid of not trying.

Use Bing rewards for little bit of cash

If you have a microsoft account (or facebook) you can sign up for bing rewards.  Mainly what you do is search using bing and gather points.  You can get so many points and "buy" in to some sweepstakes or gift cards.  I entered a sweepstakes and set amazon $5 gift card as my goal to keep track of how much I need.  This won't make you a lot of money (only about $5 a month) but it only takes a few seconds and can help buy those HDMI cables on amazon (or what ever you want to buy.)

This might be the only way Bing will be useful.  Sorry Microsoft, it's just not very good.  Are you a fan of Bing? Please come and discuss on why you use it and why I should.  

Steam Summer Sale continues

Today is Day 4 on the Sale and while a lot of great games have been on sale.  I have bought three games I would normally not buy.  It is okay though, considering I should have already spent over $50, but I have spent less than $25

This is how people feel when they find good deals.  I always wondered why my mom got all excited when she saved $4 on some shirt.  It is great to buy games to last you tons of hours and a lot of fun.

Remember; when buying games, buy them as gifts unless you are 100% sure you are going to play it and/or it is a flash sale or Daily deals.  You don't know when a game will go on sale for even more.

Other news:

I ran three miles today, and attempted the Sally up, Sally Down, Push up challenge.

Using DuckDuckGo instead of Google

With the release of the information about PRISM, a lot of people aren't very happy.  The Director of the NSA even lied straight to congress a few months prior by saying "we are not spying on Americans."  Now with Whistle blower Edward snowden on the run, trying to get asylum, while American government does everything they can to try to get him back.  The last known site of him was at the Moscow International Airport.

Are you scared that the government are spying on you?  Privacy is a big deal.  No one wants to be spied on, even if you aren't breaking the law.  I like my own privacy to know that I can have peace.  A lot of big businesses are known to have given the Government information including Google, Microsoft, and apple.

One of the ways to prevent yourself from being collected is to use tor.  It's a "network" of computers so no one can tell what computer the data is processing.  There is a simplier way with a search engine called DuckDuckGo.  They don't collect any information about you, but the only bad thing is that it's not as great as Google Search.

I know a lot of people that use this search, and the number grows when the public found out about PRISM.

Support Privacy, Support your Freedom, Support anti-spying. 

Higher prices for Next-gen games

With a New console, you have to be aware of the likeliness of a higher price, which is the case here.  EA announced it'll be selling games for a little bit more, but what other companies will begin increasing the prices of their games?  I support developers, but at some point it's too much.

Solution?  Instead of buying every new game, try to buy the game you really want, and then wait until the other games go on sale.  Most games will be reduced, and you can count on the "Game of the year" game to go on a sale, which would be a lot cheaper price for the game and DLC.

This may be hard for some people.  I plan on buying the PS4, Watchdogs, and Madden 25 on release.  After I buy those, I plan to play them until other games get cheaper.  I might wait for a few days on madden 25, to see if EA actually changed something this year, which personally I think they have, but I can never be sure, I've been fooled before.  

The only way to make sure they don't start selling games for $100 (it'll happen some day) is if we stop hyping every game that is released.  If I can play a game for 1000 hours, but it cost $100.  I am okay with that, but I will not buy a game for $100 that I will beat in 15 hours.

When I am buying games, I figure out how many hours it'll take me, then if it's reasonable, I buy it.  I bought Play Station plus, so I am counting on by time I beat Watchdogs and play the heck out of Madden 25.  The Plus gives me a game or two that I could play to continue my gaming hobby.  

You don't need every game that is out there (unless you can afford it), but I wouldn't completely take out all games on release.  Some games are worth the money, while a lot of them aren't.  Look into a game before you make a major purchase.  

Steam's Summer Sale

Steam's Summer sale started today.  This is probably the biggest sale every year, so make sure you get a lot of great games you'll be playing until next year.

You can get games 33%, 66% 80%, some even better deals are out there.  This is a great sale and they have a lot of great games up for grabs.  Visit steampowered.com (It's under heavy load, so be patient.)

Computer repair for Family and Friends

Your friends and family found out you're very good with computers?  They want you to fix their computer when it breaks?  Before saying yes, please think about it.

When asked to help someone, you have to realize that not many people actually know how to work a computer, and for you to know, you are some what of a super person.  When asked always remember:

• Charge, doesn't have to be as much as you normally do, but if you don't, they'll think they can have you for free forever.  Don't get stuck in this.
• If you don't know how to do it, tell them straight out.  You can tell them you'll learn, and see if they still want to use you.
• Work efficiently - If they trust you with their computer, they don't want you to keep it for a week, just to fix some viruses.

I have to admit, that I get stuck sometimes helping friends for free, which really doesn't bother me, but I realize that later on, they'll always expect it to be free.  If you can't do something, just tell them you can't do it, and explain why.

Computers are fascinating and "magical" little boxes.  You know how to work it, and most don't.  So go out there and make money.

Cheap and Healthy Salad

Are you tired of spending outrageous amount of money out to eat?  if so, you might want to check this out.  Salads are delicious, and they are cheap if you make them yourselves.

This one is better if you have some leftovers, but it's not necessary.  Here are a few ingredients that can start you off, you can substitute any of them.

• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cheese
• Chicken/lunch meat
• Ranch

All you have to do is put everything on a plate and eat!
It taste great and it's very cheap.

If you already have all of the stuff you will save a lot of money.

Want something different? Try a chicken wrap.

• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cheese
• Chicken/lunch meat
• Ranch
• Tortilla 

Just heat the Tortilla, making sure not to burn it.  Put it on a plate, smear a little bit of ranch on it.  Put chicken or whatever meat you have, then add lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.  Wrap it up and serve!

These are probably two of my favorite easy to make meals.

Healthy Gaming

Playing video games are a lot of fun, but sometimes you need to be doing other things instead.  I know the feeling of wanting to play games all day instead of working out, cleaning, or other otherwise not fun stuff.

Here is my solution for you.  Every time you "lose" or "die" do something small.  For Example, you are playing call of duty.  You get killed, instead of instantly responding/ eating some unhealthy food.  Instead do 5 push ups.  I just recently started doing this again (I use to do it on other games) and you benefit two ways. One,  you are working out, and two you try a lot harder in your game, just so you won't die as often.

If working out isn't your thing, then say you need to fix your bed.  Every time you die, just do one layer of your bed, like put a sheet on.  This may seem remarkably sad for some people, but this actually makes you concentrate on everything a lot more.  I do not believe someone can multitask with the same focused as if they were doing it at separate times.  

You can use this any time you need to do something.  You can have fun and be productive.

Also, every hour you should take a fifteen minute break.  You'll feel more refreshed and not feel lazy at the end of the day if you take breaks.

I am not a huge gamer, but I do play games roughly 5 to 20 hours a week.

Remember be healthy, and happy gaming.  

Fantasy Football is now open

Fantasy football is now open and you can begin joining leagues.  I have been playing Fantasy Football for the last 4 of 5 years, and I have a lot of fun with it.  It gives me a reason to watch teams I don't quite care for, instead of just being bored with it.  I think I have won first place 2 times, 2nd place once, and the last time I didn't even get in the top 5.

I wish I could play with friends, but I don't know any of my friends that actually play it, so I normally just join a random league.

I'm a huge Patriots fan, so I always try to get Tom Brady (My Favorite player), but I usually miss the draft because I either forgot about it, or I was at work while they were having it.  I hope this year I don't miss out, and I can actually draft the people I want.

Do you play Fantasy Football?  If so, how come? And how many years have you been playing?

Here is the link to play:

http://fantasy.nfl.com/?icampaign=nflnav_fantasypromo_fantasy_join

Why do people take pictures of disgusting stuff?

I go on Twitter and Reddit quite often and I often see a lot of pictures of nasty fat and otherwise disgusting people.  I don't have a problem with fat people, but if it looks like you are jabba the hutt from star wars, please wear more than pants.

No one really wants to see a girl with no shirt on and her boobs being stuffed into her pants.  I know often times on Reddit people do it for karma, but what makes other people actually click on it?  I guess it's just the mystery of what is out there, or is it just to make yourself feel better.

On the other side of things, it is amazing that people have the confidence (or not caring) to go out in public wearing what they do.  Personally I am not that strong, and my appearance matters a lot more, than I am willing to admit.

I applaud the people, who go looking like a monster, because quite frankly I couldn't do it.

Why do you like seeing strange pictures like "People of walmart"?

Bettering yourself for a better relationship

A lot of people have the mistake of trying to please other into liking them, instead of bettering yourself and let other people find you.  I have made this mistake pretty much my whole life.  I have probably been stuck on about 3 three girls since Freshmen year of High School.  I always knew deep down that it wasn't worth it, but I never really tried to not let it bother me.

All three of them were semi friends, while one of them actually being a friend for a while.  I am currently single, and have a new prospective on relationships.  I can't go back to an ex, and become friends with them, which I just found out not too long ago.

There is something I can do, and that is to go after what I want.  Not in a Relationship kind of way, but in my own way.  I am not going to sit here and say I do NOT want a relationship, but I can say that I will not be looking for one.  This all came in after realizing I have wasted some much time on a certain situations instead of moving on.

I have made mistakes of not doing what I truly want, because I didn't want to leave people (I thought cared about).  Never make a mistake like not doing what you truly have an ambition for, if the other person doesn't want you to fulfill it.

Everybody has personal goals, like getting a new promotion, getting fit, or finding new hobbies. I am currently going through a job search, and at this point, I don't really care if I leave Oklahoma to find a job, as long as I will be getting paid enough for a car and a house (even renting).  I also have a goal of a 6 pack.  I have always been skinny (Very High Metabolism), but I have never had a six pack.  I need to start having a more strict diet, and maybe running a little bit more.  I will explain my third suggestion, having a hobby.  I have a few hobbies, like playing games, learning new things, and a few others.

I have first hand experience of hard times, but I also know what it like to be with someone who makes you happier than ever.  I always tell my self that it's suck right now, but sometime someone will be the apply in your eye, and if not, at least you know you are the best you can be.

Do you find yourself believing this?  If so, what have you done to better yourself?  Please comment and share your experience.

Texas Trip to Ride My First Roller Coaster

A few hours drive and we finally reached Texas.  The car ride wasn't bad, I went with my family and just sat there texting and listening to music the whole time.  I also watched another episode of Dexter (Season 1).

We got to our hotel at around 11 at night, and then just slept and got ready for the next day.

The day we went to six flags.  We passed:

That Stadium is huge.  Oklahoma doesn't have a NFL team, so it was neat to see a NFL Stadium.  I am a huge Football fan, and I wish I could see a game before my favorite player retires.

We had to see the Stadium before Six flags, since we left our hotels so early, we got to Six Flags early.

We're here!  We were one of the first few cars to get here.  We waited for probably a hour to finally get in.  It was an awesome experience, and I'm glad I picked Six Flag for my first Roller Coaster.

I went on a lot of rides.  My favorites were Mr freeze, Titan, and Roaring Rapids.  I liked Batman, and it was probably the only one to actually get me scared, but I would/want to go back.

I went on the Texas Screamer, Mr freeze, Titan, Roaring Rapids, Batman, Runaway Mountain, Judge Roy Scream, Superman, Bobsled one, Pirate Ship (That goes back and forth), Tea Cups, and I ate some Funnel cake, cotton candy, and bunch of water.

Here is a picture of the Texas Screamer before I got on it.

I want to ride all of them again.  Most of the time, looking at the roller coaster/ride would spook me out, and I'd get all nervous, but once I finally got on it, it wasn't that bad.  Superman was a pleasant shock to what I expected.  I am scared of heights, but that is part of the thrill in riding rides.  I have to go to frontier city to get some of the excitement out, until I can go somewhere with bigger rides.  I can't wait to go back.  Scared and all, it was fun.

I have to say Thanks to my Parents, for taking me, and I had a blast.

For laughs, picture to my first roller coaster.  I don't know what I was doing.

What are your favorite rides at Six Flags?  What other places besides Six Flags do you recommend for roller coasters?