snow, you're nice and all, but can you please go?

As nice it is to see snow on the ground during winter, it is much nicer for it to go as well.

What? You're crazy, mister.

No, people that have not seen snow or have not lived in such inclement weather regions might consider me lucky for having four seasons. Yes, it is nice I agree, but let us go over on the negative side of things.

Boom, right off the bat. Roads. It is slippery. Imagine driving at the Baja 1000 but frozen, and if you're car is not equipped for it, it's like driving on a rally race with slicks.

Secondly, living in the northeastern part of the United States, or New England if you may, they don't like change. Year in year out they go through this harsh weather and year in and year out power failures occur because of frozen power lines. Why not bury the lines underground and forget about it? Do you know how cold it gets when your heater needs electricity? Answer is, you don't worry about your food on the fridge spoiling.

Then to put the cherry on top, my car that I newly purchased needs new tires for the rear. Since we though we were gonna have an early spring I didn't bother getting it replace. Was I wrong. I made it a hundred yards and it finally just stopped moving. No, the car didn't die, it's still running, it just would not go anywhere. I was doing 60mph according to the speedometer. I guess it's time to invest on some new tires.

Status = out of commission.

Luckily, I have my wife's car to compensate. All wheel drive do work around here. And yes, we are now a Nissan family.

Lastly, the worst part, shoveling. It does suck. Better drink a lot of milk for that backbone or invest on a snow blower.

So as much as I would love to live in a four season region, I would rather live somewhere with one. Little things to consider before jumping on someone's case about why they hate it.

In the end, I still enjoy living here. ;)

instagram - why you so addicting?

Hi. My name is Rob and I'm addicted to Instagram.

It started almost a year ago when I downloaded the app. I didn't think any of it. Posted a couple of pics. Got some likes. Next thing you know I'm #hashtagging my photos and start following other users. I browse through popular photos and wonder why it is on that page?

If you feel the same way check out the photos I posted

@yukio

keep drifting fun teaser

Will Roegge and Josh Herron along with Andy Sapp, has finally finished up the teaser. Definitely worth the watch.

purche'd a "new" used car

So this past Valentine's day, I have made a purchased that I claimed to be my wife's present for me. Well, it is. Got me an 05 G35.

It came with all the bells and whistles that the manufacturer has to offer (I think). It has black leather interior, heated seats with navi.

My original plan was to get a 350z, but with the lack of the rear seat, it wasn't really on the top of my special someones list. Having 2 kids (and now with a plus one) the two extra seat helps (even though its tiny) it's better than the none that Z33 offers.

Plans? Very simple. Since it came with the lip when I bought it, all I need now is coilovers and wheels, maybe exhaust. What kind of wheels? No idea.

I will be doing a proper photoshoot of this once I get the time.

 

you make me wanna

After viewing various blogs and pictures from different website, It really makes me miss what I used to love, cars. Wether it be driving it, fixing it, or heck even shooting it.

Dear Me,

I miss the life.

Love,

Me

I know it will be impossible to get back into the scene. I guess I will just sneak in various shows and events when my schedule permits.

For now, I leave you with one of my shots from the past.

intro

This will be my 17th time changing up my blog address.

I blame it on my iPhone and the insufficient features from the blogging app they offer.

Expectations and goals...

I expect to post more photography stuff, cars, traveling and a few more family oriented posts... maybe.

Goal is to not change my mind and create a new blog and start over again... darn it.

Well here's to the new blog and to me sticking with it this time.