10 year old Montero Sport.

Wow, time flies when you are having fun. My baby SUV turned 10 this year. No major problem. It just got it's new timing belt and water pump replaced. Accessory belts were also replaced as they are beat up with 86,000 miles on them. It cost a pretty penny to keep my SUV up but it's cheaper than buying a new one.

Oil was also changed as it's been six months since it was replaced. I brought my own oil and filter. There is a Quaker brand oil with dura lube mixed in to it. Oil filter is Fram brand Max protection that releases additives as the oil passes through the filter. Man, too much technology here. Compared to 20 years ago, the car parts now are way better.

I also washed her today and gave her a wax job as the last time she was washed was way too long ago. Stain marks are showing and it's embarassing to drive her to work. A wax job hopefully will do the job. I reason I said hopefully is that I waxed her in the light of a full moon. Yup, I washed her at 8:00 in the evening and waxed at 8:45. I can't see what I'm doing. I used a flash light but the light was so uneven I can't tell if the stain went away. The wax I used was the one I bought last year at the LA County Fair. It's supposed to be ultra deep shine but as I said I can't see what I'm doing. A buffer will probably do a better job.

I'm thinking of giving her a detail job but that has to be a reward after I get this job I'm applying for.

Head shots for future Hollywood star.

I did a photo shot today with my brother's brother in law. He wants to get into acting and needs some head shot of himself. Hollywood is different now with digital all over the place. The simple b&w glossy is no longer used. Color is the norm and my portraiture skills is not used. The setup is simple nothing creative. No special lighting is required or will be accepted. It's an insult to my skills. But I'll do it for the money.

I love to stick with the basic white and black back grounds for indoor shots and plain green plants for outdoors. The shoot I did in Oakland was great. Tons of nice background and the golden afternoon sun was out in full glory. I need to keep the shooting going before I lose steam. Momentum is the best motivator. I need to market tomorrow so I can get some business during my vacation.

If I get this new job, I'll be off every weekend and will be able to book shootings.

Bad Lab results

After a doctor's visit, my health is in crisis. Bad news on the cholesterol section. Eating out and picking bad choices of foods in wrong amounts led to this disaster. Time to get out of the rut and start moving my behind to get in shape.

Taebo in the morning before work. No more eggs and sausages for a long while. I bought some eggs substitute. Tuna salad for lunch and salmon for dinner.

How long can I last with this type of plan? As long as I can to get my body back in shape. High risk for heart attack and stroke is not a way to plan for a long healthy future. I see these on old people who didn't take care of themselves.

A co-worker told me that I'm turning a new leaf as I start to exercise and eat better.