As usual it takes me about a month in between posts, so here is what is and has been going on…
Bartending Course – A few weeks back I decided to take an introductory course on bartending and mixology. I have always wanted to be a bartender and enjoy the high paced environment that comes with the job. Anyway, 3.5 weeks have gone by and tonight I have my final exam. Basically there is a written test as well as a practical exam where you have to do things like make 3 different drinks in 3 minutes. I know that may sound easy, but its harder than it sounds. Anyway, hopefully I pass tonight then the whole class is going drinking after. Should be a good time.
Financial Planning – The markets are so bad right now, that I figure this is probably one of the best times to get in (well probably would have been better about a month ago, but never did that). Anyway, I’ve realized over the years that I suck at trading and I think I have lost on pretty much every stock purchase I have ever made. So, why not get someone else to do it for you. I remember my bank telling me a long time ago that if you were willing to invest a certain amount they would give you one of their “experts” to work with you on an investment strategy. Well, I finally reached that goal and had my meeting yesterday. The planner is putting together my plan over the next week and a bit so I should be ready to go to make some money shortly. Fingers crossed.
Trips – Will be heading to Las Vegas in a week for what will hopefully be an amazing weekend with several PAL members. I have tried to organize some fun stuff, but so far it has been about a 50/50 interest so we’ll see where that goes. Ah well, will be good to seem some old faces regardless and maybe meet some new people. After Vegas I think I may go back down to Argentina for about 3 weeks, but still waiting to confirm on that. After that I may or may not head over to Europe for August and maybe stick it out for Budapest in September, but that is just a dream right now.
Motorcycle License – I bought the books to get my motorcycle license, but still need to read them and do the test. I think driving a bike would be a lot of fun, though a little dangerous. Since I don’t have a car (everything I would want is too expensive) I think a bike would be great to use to get around. Once I get that done was thinking about picking up a used R6 or something. I love the Harley Night Rod, but don’t want to spend that much. Anyone have one? Tips?
Affiliate Stuff – I am falling so far behind in this game I need to start busting my ass again. I have like 3 new sites on the go and get so overwhelmed sometimes I don’t know where to focus my time. To top it off my existing sites need some work and I just finished redesigning one of my bigger sites. I need to hire someone I think, but am also kinda cheap with what I would want to pay. Decisions, decisions.
Well… thats pretty much all I can think of for now. I’ll try and get some better posts up here soon and put more focus into what I write here. I definitely need to start doing more affiliate tips. If you are coming to Vegas let me know and I’ll see you there!
Anyway, I’ll leave you with this…
Have fun in Vegas
I used to work on bikes for a bit.
Definitely sit and test ride all the ones you think you may want. There is a big difference between a R6 and a Harley. I can sit on a R6 for a while but once I hop onto a Suziki Katana and even some styles of GSXR’s, my hips hurt real bad.
If it was me, the Suziki SV (650’s and 1,000) series is really sick and I like the Yamaha R series (600’s and 1,000)
Hope that helps!
Glad to hear your bartending class worked out, do you think you will actually take a job to get the chicks or just have it for another check on the to do life list?
Thanks Mike… I am still trying to decide. Sitting at a computer all the time sucks though, so I might just go for it. The chicks would be a nice perk to the job though 😉