Secret Obsession

Ty and I have a confession. We love The Office. We always claim that we don't watch TV, which we don't usually, but we own season three and one of the Office and you better believe we will get season four. I got introduced to the office by an ex-boyfriend (another story in itself) and long after we parted, I kept the office in my heart and since I have the coolest husband, we both laugh our heads off whenever we have free time.

I've tried to keep up with the free episodes online, but I've only seen the first three. My favorite part is that Jim and Pam are finally together. The only thing that would top the office is my three favorite shows on HGTV; Deserving Design, Design to Sell, Property Virgins. I love them all!

Supporting the Arts

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Our friend Neil and Sarah helped open up a new dinner theater in Pleasant Groove!
Showtime Utah is a family friendly show that can include a great Western Dinner or just a fun comedy club. The prices are great compared to expensive SLC and its only a short 20 minute drive.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good time:) Martha and I are headed there for our Saturday night date.

Legg Mason Extreme

What a treat! We just finished a 4 hour seminar with Marty Volin, Regional Director for Legg Mason Partners. The 5th largest broker in the USA. Martin Volin works just with Primerica agents and clients. He is absolutely amazing. His story just exposes the unethical doings of other brokers who are more focused on getting more trades than doing what is right for the clients. Marty gave up a huge salary to work just with my clients and to train Ty and I on the inner workings of making money.

My clients were treated to a special course on how the stock market works. How the rich get richer in the midst of a recessions and how investing by emotion will leave you broke and working at Wal mart. I invited all my closest clients and friends, yet sadly most of them did not show up. This makes me sad for them because this is a once-a-year special treat. People let too many distractions keep them from achieving their goals and dreams.

The next day Marty got down and dirty with us, the reps. He taught us how to make our clients happy and ultimately wealthy. He taught us the lying schemes that other brokerages use to rob clients money and so forth. It was amazing!

I'm so thankful for our business. It's amazing what we have available to our clients. We treat regular families like they are worth 1 million dollars! Who else does that?! No one! Primerica is the best company out there.

About Me

What did you do last night? I met with two clients, got home around 10, read scriptures and cooked for the first time in a week.
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer? CNN Money Advice
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery? Probably
Type of music you dislike most? Rap
Are you registered to vote? You better believe I am
Do you have cable? Nope, but I won't lie and tell you its not one of my incentives to go to my gym at nights and watch HGTV
Ever made a prank phone call? Who hasn't?
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? I did skydive and I figure that will count for both. Just think ... Martha at 16,000 feet!
Furthest place you ever traveled? Florida on an all-expenses paid trip. That ALWAYS makes it funner.
Do you know all the words to the national anthem? For sure
Shower, morning or night? Night- I'm too lazy in the mornings
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? I had fried green tomatoes about 7 years ago
Have you ever won a trophy? Our business loves to give trophies
Favorite arcade game? Pac Man- hands down
Ever ordered from an infomercial? Proactive and it didn't even work!
Sprite or 7-UP? Diet Sprite
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work? Yes. In Central America, all kids wear uniforms
What do you think about most? Building a business that will let me retire my parents. Being a great wife

The Trouble with Jobs

This reminded me of my first PR job at a public relations agency. Does this remind you of your boss?

Jael's Blog

I'm so proud! My little sweet sister has officially joined the blogging world. Mind you there was not outside pressure from me (wink wink.)

We visited Ty's family while Chenille was in town and got to visit with Jael and Steve. They are such a great couple. Steve is so cute with Jael and both just work so hard to make marriage a happy thing.

Check out their blog.

Awesome Article!

One of our business partners found this article aboug our S.M.A.R.T program designed to educated families how to eliminate debt and start the road to financial peace.

Talk to any of our clients and you will see happy reviews about how much they learned and money they will save with Primerica. I'm so proud to be part of this company! Just this week we will help a family pay off their entire home in 12 years!!!! Just think about that - a30 year mortgaged paid off in 12 years!! How do we do it? .... set up a time with us and we'll educated you on how your current mortgage company is taking control over your money!

Read the article below - it's from an average school teacher. I love it because it really shows what PFS is about; educating families on acheiving financial independance!



http://chriswondra.com/2007/11/24/primerica-mortgage-a-consumer-report/

According To Tyson ....

A Little Bit About Me

Where were you born?
Managua, Nicaragua

Middle name?
Ivania. I love my middle name; hate my first name.


How old will you be this year?
Turned 25 in February


Nicknames?
Honey, baby, Mana, Bella, Martichi and Marf-barf (made up more than 10 yrs ago by my little brother)


Are you taller than your mother or father?
Taller than my mom; same height as my biological dad


Do you cry often during movies?
During certain times of the month, an IHC commercial will do the trick.


What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being late, rude spouses, racism, selfisness, snobby people


Favorite color(s)?
Yellow, baby blue and brown


Favorite food(s)?
Chinise food, bread pudding and shrimp scampi



Favorite restaurants?
The Garden, Rodizio Grill and the Grand America


Favorite smells?
Tyson, apple, anything clean, right after it rains



Favorite time of the day?
early morning cuddling with Tyson


What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use?
I'm a shampoo brat and only use salon stuff; currently Paul Mitchell skinny and Biologe


What brand of make-up products?
Mary Kay


How many pillows do you sleep with?
One for my head; one in between my knees


Do you play an instrument?
Use to play the flute, but that ended in 11th grade


Have you ever been skinny dipping?
Twice


Did you play any sports in High School?
Track and field, cross-country and step aerobics (does that count as a sport?)


What was the last movie you saw in the theatre?
Vantage Point with Ty's family



What is your favorite article of clothing?
My sexy pair of jeans, a cute dress I bought 3 years ago


What is your dream vacation?
An all-inclusive resort with my entire family

What was your first impression of your spouse?
I was impressed by how polite and kind he was to not just me, but to everyone.


If you were an animal, what would you be?
Ty say's I would be a tiger - because of my ability to just go for it


What is your dream car?
Lexus RX 350


What is one of your weaknesses?
I have a hard time accepting other's "speeds" and by that I mean that I lose my patience quickly, specially with those closest to me ... I'm currently on a program to change and became better


What do you fix for dinner when there is nothing to fix?
grilled cheese or Mac and Cheese


If you could live in a different decade/era what would it be?
1920's


What is the emotion you feel the most?
Being grateful and humbled


Do you consider yourself outgoing?
Yea, but I can get really shy sometimes


What is something you are constantly working on?
Supporting and growing our business


Any hidden talents?
I am AWESOME at cleaning


What is a word or phrase you overuse?
"what's up"


What is the best thing that has happened to you this past year?
Marrying Tyson. Starting our busines.


What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year?
Having a happy marriage and building our business


The best piece of advise you learned this past year?
Don't let average people crush your big dreams. Don't spend time with negative people.

Yeah for Tyson!

After nine strong years; our cherished Susuki Sidekick has died. It happened two weeks ago; Ty was driving home on Holladay Blvd and all of the sudden smoke inhaled the inside of the car. Ty pulled over and fully expected the car to combust. Instead, it just died and sat there. Ty and I were bummed that our strong Susuki had kicked the bucket but we were happy that we had used it for as long as we could. Having this car allowed Ty and I to 1. not have a car payment 2. Get good gas milage 3. Have super cheap car insurance and 4. start with a great headstart in our marriage.

I have to say how much I respect Ty for being willing to drive this car. Those of you that have seen it - it was not pretty and frankly it was embarrasing for Ty, but he did it anyway. Instead of whinning and just saying "honey I need a newer car" he sucked it up and made the sacrifice. So here is our memorial to the Susuki. You will be missed.





However, we are excited to announce Ty's new car. After months of research, Ty found a great dealer named Kaisar Auto. We had visited 3 dealers and spent countless hours doing online research. We got to Kaisar and test drove two cars; but fell in love with this car ...




I'm so glad that Ty found this car. He has worked SO hard to save enough money and we paid it off with cash. Our business has been such a blessing; we know money; we know how it works and how to became wealthy! I love that Ty is working to build us a secure future with freedom and real choices. I love what we do and I love that we teach families how to never be in debt again and how to really became financially free.

Conference

Ty and I had a fantastic time watching and listening to General Conference. Saturday we had our PFS training and we got out in time to listen over the radio. Sunday we continued the tradition of "Strawberry and Waffles" in the morning.

My top 10 things I learned this weekend:
10. Pres. Monson can wiggle his ears
9. We are a worldwide church
8. Husbands and wives need to give each other time to do something they love
7. Children are a miracle and need to be treasured
6. We believe in continued revalation
5. Tithing will bless your lives
4. We can't just pray; we need to act
3. Family is the reason why we are here
2. Believe in your personal power
1. I love our new prophet

Sunday afternoon session hit me SO hard. I felt so many little "smack downs" on the things that I know I have needed to change. I'm so grateful for a prophet who guides us. I'm grateful that he is real in every sense of the way. I'm grateful that I have a husband who watches conference with me. I'm grateful for my family. I'm grateful for our business.

Date Night

We had a great date night last Saturday (3.28.08) with Kellen and Paige. While we waited for dinner we walked to Sports Authority and played around their winter and golf equiptment. We ate at the Old Spagethi Factory and I saw Stephanie Smedley;a good friend from high school. After a great dinner we hit bowling.

Final Score
Kellen: 180
Ty: 150
Paige: 125
Martha 83

As you can see, I'm no bowler; in fact, Ty bowled my last two rounds. Much like miniture golf; I have an attention span of 15 minutes :)