Wednesday, December 19, 2007

anxiety

its been almost a week now that i have this kind of feeling -- dont know why but i just dont like it at all.

hope it will end before the week is over.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Can you trust your online used car dealer?

Don’t settle for poor service from unscrupulous used car dealers. Even though there are plenty of fraudulent dealers on the net, there are a few used car dealers with proven track records.One such car dealer site I suggest is www.ibcjapan.co.jp. I have compiled a few of the important points they offer. Give them a try; hopefully, it will shorten your search for the one you can trust.

The company offers the widest selection of Japanese used cars to customers in America, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Whether you’re a local buyer or from far-off, IBC Japan can reach you through its regional distribution centers located in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South America, Africa, and Florida. All used vehicles are sourced directly from Japan, so whatever you are looking for - be it sedans, trucks, sports cars, or SUVs - you get access to lots of choices, all with complete details. Free membership sign up allows you to access vehicles from various sources - stocks from IBC Japan Inventory, stocks held in Japan auctions, or IBC Japan’s own online auctions. You can even specify the vehicle you want and IBC will find it for you. IBC Japan has pool of Customer Service Representatives to answer your inquiries 24/7 via email, IBC Chat, Skype, or phone. They have comprehensive vehicle appraisals. All cars pass stringent vehicle checks and inspections, and are graded for your guidance.

While the Internet makes searches for used car dealers easy and convenient, the unrestrained emergence of fraud teaches us to take better precautions. It is wise to be vigilant in choosing only those with proven track records. Going through dealer’s vehicle appraisal systems and terms of trade, reading reviews and feedbacks are just some of the ways to scrutinize a dealer’s reliability. So choose carefully.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Guide to buying used Japanese vehicles

If you have chosen to purchase a Japanese used vehicle from a Japanese used vehicle importer, distributor, or exporter, you have already made an intelligent move. You will be able to obtain a vehicle that is almost as good as new, sans the depreciation that affects new car buyers as soon as they pay for the car. Japanese used vehicles — even those that are only one year old -- are 20 to 30 percent cheaper than new cars. But there are other good reasons to buy a used Japanese vehicle:

1. Buying a used vehicle gives you luxury so you can afford a model which is “loaded” or has more accessories.

2. Some used vehicles bought already include insurance.

3. Bigger bargains are possible for the smart shopper.


The reasons to avoid used vehicles — lack of reliability and the expense of repairs —are not issues anymore. Consider these advantages:

1. Japanese used vehicles are the most reliable compared to other makes.

2. Some Japanese used vehicles that are bought from Japanese used car exporters are still under the factory warranty.

3. Most new vehicle makers now sell certified used cars, which include warranties.

4. The history of a Japanese used vehicle can easily be traced.

5. Buying Japanese used cars is now very convenient; in fact, you can even get one easily by buying online from a reliable and reputable Japanese vehicle distributor like AutoTerminal.com

Everyone looking to buy a used Japanese vehicle will consider price, quality, buying convenience, and reliable customer service. With this in mind, buyers are most certainly assured to enjoy all these by buying online from a Japanese vehicle distributor like AutoTerminal.com.

AutoTerminal.com offers some of the best Japanese used car makes such as Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Daihatsu, and Subaru. Aside from this, European and US car makes are also available from inventory: all these at very competitive prices.

AutoTerminal.com’s site is also very flexible and allows customers to conveniently search specific criteria of Japanese used cars such as make, model, and price range. Search results come in a thumbnail format complete with vehicle specs, description, and grading. More importantly, AutoTerminal.com has a customer service center that serves customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer any inquiries and attend to concerns.

AutoTerminal.com serves customers at locations worldwide, with branches in Africa, the Americas, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and South America. All AutoTerminal locations carry inventory sourced only from vehicle auctions in Japan.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

merrying this holiday season

Its 25 days more before christmas. And exactly a week before that will be my Dadi's 1st death anniversary. When I lost him, that was the saddest thing ever happened to me - I know I'm not that close to him but he is so dear to me. Even if we fight most of the time when he was still with us - i love my dadi. This will be our second christmas without him. Geezz - i still haven't able to move on, i guess we all are - i mean once you lost someone so dearly, the pain remains. And learn to live without the person around.

Haayyyyyyyy, I will try to make it merry this time around as i still have my mum. i have big plans for the holidays and for my dad's death anniversary.

Hope God will grant my wishes!


Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Despiteful you

There's no way that you can please everybody. I've long accepted that,I don't get berserk or throw a fit every time I learned that people talk about me. Rumors will always be the preferred side dish among circles, for others it's even the main dish. One way or another people will always talk about other people. That's human nature and can still be classified as normal. But when do you draw the line? There are people who would cook up stories to indulge themselves. I don't have the license to say that they are mentally challenged but what type of person who would go at length spreading fabricatedstories. Surely, not someone whose sanity is balanced and stable.

What’s the objective? To solicit unwavering alliances; or simply mask her bruised pride and rationalize her shame. Someone will always leave somebody. It's inevitable. It's always painful. You can never hide the pain but you can always choose how to act on your emotion. You can move on gracefully or you can be the perfect face of pathetic or downright laughable. I've long been a victim of her nasty mouth. But I chose to let it pass for I don't make it my business to give anybody the satisfaction of getting the best of me. I also have my limitation. I get fed up.

Everytime I heard rumors that she had been stitching about me, my nerves tremble with anger. But there's nothing I could do about it. I couldn't make her stop; I couldn't take back what she said. I wouldn't go around telling people it was all made up, created by her deranged mind. Her illusions took over reality. Just thinking about it gives me cold creeps. I admit I also lie but fear always coats my heart. Fear of disappointing God. How can she make up strange stories without the fear of condemnation or even the slightest fear of being caught for her pathetic lies?

Rumors travel faster than the speed of light, but it came to me in installment. It may be old news, but I reached the corner of extreme annoyance. Her stories range from a simple lie to a destructive fabricated stories. Simple classified as-- I had been sending her messages.I don't want to be misquoted. We both knew what transpired, who texted who and who initiated the contact. Destructive--like your outrageous rumor about me being miserable. That was disgusting and too low. This one time, I can get low for you.

I never even doubted when you extended your friendship, later on I found out you were talking about me behind my back. I did things for you because I thought I owed it to you. You know what you asked me to do. I should've known where you were coming from. It was too late when I realized you were using me. And as always you twisted the facts. let it appear you were the victim. Did I ever open my mouth lashing you? I kept my mum. I let it go. Don't you feel ashamed of yourself for the things you were saying defaming me towards your good friends?

There were instance that you're so good to me but from the day i found out you're backstabing me again. I was disgusted with your wickedness. I hate you more for that. You unintentionally revealed your character, how rotten you are inside. You are so sick in the head. I was half in tears writing this because of anger with intense passion. I thought this over, multiple times, I debated whether to post this or not. This is not done on impulse. For my peace of mind I am posting this. You had this coming. You asked for this.

Years worth of your lies I'm summing my hatred and anger here. For years I've been praying for the anger that held a portion in my heart. That eventually I can reach forgiveness but I never got there yet. I'm not a coward to hide under faceless aliases. I can get my message across without using the traditional grapevine or creating a bogus face. You know who you are and there's no doubt this is for you. This will be my first and last entry about you, scheming $#@%*. I know it'll get to you.

I'm not writing this to erase other people's perception of me, the image you created for me, I'm writing this to let you know that we knew how spiteful you are. That's something you should really be ashamed of. You and I knows the TRUTH. And you can never escape from that.

The greatest proof of love is obedience. God I love you but it’s so hard loving our enemies.

Backbiting/stabbing is fleeting but character assassination is another thing.

***

Character assassination is an intentional attempt to influence the portrayal or reputation of a particular person, whether living or a historical personage, in such a way as to cause others to develop an extremely negative, unethical or unappealing perception of him or her. By its nature, it involves deliberate exaggeration or manipulation of facts to present an untrue picture of the targeted person.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Things to look out for when buying a used car

Usually when selecting for a used car, “essential factors” should be looked at first to ensure that you’re really buying your money’s worth.

1. Watch out for that lemon- Probably the danger in buying used cars is when you don’t know much about the history of repairs and cranks of the vehicle you got, without proper vehicle inspection, probably you’ll end up stuck on the road and spending hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars on repairs. If you bought a lemon, your car’s better off at a local junkyard.

2. Odometer Readings – Be on the lookout for Odometer tampering. Perhaps you might like a car based on odometer reading, as you thought that the lower its reading, the better the chances that you’re getting a good car.

3. Vehicle Ownership history- This one has got to be the worst. Suppose you got a car that you thought was good and you drive it, then suddenly you get pulled over and cuffed by the cops, then too late, you found out that the vehicle you’re driving is a “hot car” or stolen one! It’s much better that before you buy the car of your choice, you should be acquainted with its qualities in or out. That way you’ll have worry- free driving!

4. Purchase only from reliable dealers- Perhaps the best part of them all, is buying your car from a reliable dealer. You see, a good dealer will always see to it that the best service is given as possible according to the satisfaction of his customer in order to protect his name and reputation.

With a whole field of dealers to choose from nowadays, seeing this part thru may come as quite a burden; but with used car dealers like AutoTerminal.com you can worry no more as their vehicles has passed the most stringent of inspection services plus more to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth and to your satisfaction.

Browse their website and avail of their services at -- www.autoterminal.com

Friday, November 23, 2007

:: xmas season ::




Yesterday in the office (11/26 -- i made the draft 11/23), we launched the christmas season by decorating each department corner - titled "Deck Thy Halls". Each departments are tasked to decorate and @ 530 pm the initial judging started.

My team decided our corner to have a indiginous xmas tree. So last week, I gathered some of the materials (ginit - bamboo leaves - unused papers & ribbons -- unused xmas wrappers) - we used for our xmas tree. See image on the left side for the unfinished tree we made.

It was fun putting all together our decors. Oh! by the way, we also individually accessorized our pc with accents. Hope we'll win the first prize.

See more pix here!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Buying used vehicles from Japan through local distributors

Japan has been a rich source of used vehicles for many years and each day thousands of people buy used vehicles direct from Japanese car auctions.

The advantages:

  • Superb quality, reliable, economical and famous Japanese brands such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and more.
  • Low to moderate mileage. Most vehicles come with less than 100,000 kilometers on the odometer.
  • Excellent condition. Regular servicing and repairs due to strict Japanese Government safety inspections.
  • Lots of options. Many owners choose several options, so your vehicle will come feature packed.
  • Cheap! Vehicles can start at auction for very low prices.
While buying used vehicles direct from auctions in Japan has its advantages—and obviously, one of them is price-- it is certainly more convenient if you can purchase from a used vehicle distributor in your country or region. In this case, you might want to check out your local AutoTerminal.com branch or yard.

AutoTerminal.com is a global wholesaler and distributor of quality Japan used vehicles and operates as the regional sales, service and distribution centers for IBC Japan, one of Japan's leading and largest vehicle exporters. At AutoTerminal.com, customers are assured that all vehicles sold in regional branches have been bought directly from vehicle auctions in Japan through IBC Japan.

Currently, these are the AutoTerminal.com regional sales and service centers found throughout the globe:

ATAF
Customers can choose from an extensive on-site inventory of 500 quality used vehicles in ATAF’s yard located in Durban, or they can also purchase used Japanese vehicles online direct from Japan through the IBC Japan website. With ATAF’s Delivery to Destination service, customers can enjoy hassle-free and secure delivery of purchased vehicles at competitive rates to the following destinations: Gaborone, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

ATA
ATA has been distributing used Japanese vehicles to dealers throughout Central and Latin America and to all nations in the Caribbean for over six years. ATA can also facilitate the shipping of both right hand drive (RHD) and left hand drive (LHD) vehicles to locations worldwide.

ATOZ
ATOZ holds the largest selection of imported Japanese used vehicles in Australia. All vehicles offered by ATOZ meet the strict requirements set by the Federal Office of Road Safety (FORS), and are complied with Australian Design Rules standards. Contacts in the Finance and Insurance industry as well as a full parts and accessories service are offered to customers. ATOZ provides full ongoing support prior to and following delivery of every used Japanese vehicle we sell along with a commitment to customer satisfaction. ATOZ also boasts of over 30 years experience in the motor industry.

ATUK
Based in Marchwood, Southampton, ATUK is part of a global network with inventory of over 2,500 used Japanese vehicles and ready access to ports throughout Japan and the Eastern European countries. With ATUK’s knowledge of the automotive industry and an impressive operational infrastructure, it is able to provide an extensive range of quality vehicles to customers at the lowest possible price.

ATNZ
ATNZ operates a Dealer-Only wholesale service, specializing in cars, vans, commercials, 4X4s and trucks up to 6.0 tons. ATNZ restricts its services to Local Motor Vehicle Dealer (LMVD) members only. All used vehicles imported by ATNZ are carefully screened at a purposely built inspection facility prior to export and the odometer readings are independently certified by a New Zealand customs approved technician, which is supported with a certificate of authentication.


ATSAM

AutoTerminal.com South America (ATSAM) distributes used Japanese vehicles to dealers throughout Central and South America and facilitates the shipping of both right hand drive (RHD) and left hand drive (LHD) vehicles to locations worldwide. The ATSAM Distribution Hub is located and operates from a Foreign Trade Zone in Iquique, Chile. The Facility is located 5 minutes from the Port of Iquique.

At AutoTerminal.com, customers can enjoy used quality vehicles sold in Japanese vehicle auctions but bought from their own region and purchased at their own local currency. All these while avoiding the hassles and inconvenience of delayed shipping or delivery.




Friday, November 16, 2007

Lazy, gloomy FRIDAY

Today is Friday. Early today, weather was so perfect. Went to the office bringing my stuffs -- you know my stuffs, hehehe. We, mktg gurls decided yesterday to eat out for lunch @ Tacos. But as we went there, the stall has been pulled out for days already. quickly we decided to eat at d'vincis. We ordered monalisa -- oh, oh so yummy (my fave actually). So we ate, talk, laugh - talk again bout anything -- people, events - people again.. heheh. Then suddenly, it rained - raindrops were so big and the wind blows -- huh horrible seems like there's another typhoon coming. Whew! Good thing after a while it stopped, just in time we were done. I just hope tonight wont rain na.. so i can go out with my better half.

til next ish.. ciao!!

power failure

"Blackout - Darkness resulting from the extinction of lights."

Yesterday afternoon, while working my ass so hard i was too busy also reading a blog. her stories were so interesting where i couldn't take my eyes away from my monitor. I was reading one of her very interesting article when suddenly there's was a power failure in the building -- "dang! paksheytt -- atot oi. nindot na kau akong gbasa", i screamed. But ei, I was working at the same time then.

After few minutes after - the power is back and i continued reading Ms. Yippy's blog. I can feel her miseries, her frustrations, her longing, her dreams and most of all her dream to settle down. Twas sad yet very funny cause she sounds so pathetic. Sorry gurl, peace! I understand why you have gone through that state of your life. Then again shix, power is OFF again the second time around, i almost shouted at this time -- coz again i was reading a very intriguing, interesting article of hers...

Huh!! Life, life -- it really has an UPs and DOWNs... too much bout this..

i rest my case now...

will blog later..

Thursday, November 15, 2007

my 2am madness

It's been almost 3 months that exactly 2AM i usually woke up for no reason at all. Last year, for several months before my dad passed away, it used to be 3AM - i know it sounds so weird but it's true. Upon waking up I directly looked in this certain area in our house coz i let my door wide open when sleeping - i don't know why but all i know someone is looking at me while i'm sleeping. Last night, again i woke up. Had goosebumps where i don't usually felt it from my previous experiences, so i got up then before i went down to get some water - again for quite sometime i kept staring on that certain area. I'm quite bothered of what happened last night. Huh!! i really don't know what's in there, im hoping i can see it soon, hoping it will be my dad. *sigh*

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

foot work

late afternoon at work, taking a break - i went to luidz workstation to check some videos and talked bout our xmas party's presentation, when Mr. Lefty popped a question to luidz -- so i stopped talking, bowed down and chuckled when i saw his socks -- "buslot" aircool!!! Mr. Lefty added, he noticed that his feet was so cold already - he and Luidz laugh with me bout his "busloton socks".

peash awt Mr. Lefty..


Tuesday, November 13, 2007

The AutoTerminal Experience

Buying used vehicles straight from Japan has become the best and most logical choice for someone aiming to own a pre-owned car that still looks, feels, and drives nicely. Japanese used cars have relatively low mileages and are free of abuse as a result of, among others, the country’s stringent speed limits and well-maintained roads and highways. Thrown in the usual standard equipment features, such as power steering, electric windows and retractable mirrors, climate control, ABS and airbags and you’ll get the general idea.

Today, it’s so easy to look for quality Japanese used cars as there are so many available in the market. However, it may still be a risky and intimidating process considering the unbridled proliferation of fraud, but with laws regarding the buying and selling of used cars you know that you’re making a very wise choice anyway.

And with such an insanely wide selection of Japanese used cars that are available customers don’t have to stick to one or two makes or models, they really can have their pick of quality used vehicles and know that they are paying the right price for the right car. I guess the only important decision customers have to make is to choose which used car dealer to go for out of a choice of literally tens of thousands available across Japan.

And that’s where the AutoTerminal.com experience comes into play.

AutoTerminal.com is the regional sales, service and distribution center for IBC Japan, a provider of quality Japanese used vehicles all over the world since 1988, is one of Japan's leading and largest vehicle exporters. Below are just some of the cool features that separate AutoTerminal.com from other competitors on the market:

  • Customers can sign-up for an account, without any membership fees, to browse AutoTerminal.com and IBC Japan’s massive inventory and search for specific makes, models, price ranges and other distinctive criteria to suit their taste, style, and budget. Quality Japanese used cars (Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda, Isuzu, Daihatsu, Subaru) and all original direct-sourced European and US car makes, are available from inventory.

  • All vehicles included in the AutoTerminal.com and IBC Japan inventory have undergone full ownership history checks that are confirmed through suppliers and the official Land Transportation databases in Japan.

  • AutoTerminal.com allows customers anywhere in the world to participate in online auctions held in Japan and bid daily for quality used vehicles at competitively low prices. Since AutoTerminal.com participates weekly in more than 150 auctions throughout Japan, customers can be sure to avail of the best deals available.

  • With distribution centers located in the Americas, South America, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Africa, AutoTerminal.com takes company accessibility to the next level. Customers are now able to visit an AutoTerminal branch near their area and check out the various makes and models available on display, without having to worry about shipping. Obviously, customers get the vehicle they ordered a lot faster than when ordering it directly from IBC Japan.

AutoTerminal.com caps it all off with an excellent in-house 24/7 customer support service that is readily accessible through email, phone chat, and, yes, even Skype. Visit AutoTerminal.com immediately to experience why it’s the best, if not only, place to satisfy your quality Japanese used car needs.

muscle contraction

late afternoon yesterday was a terrible day for me, i had a terrible headache where my todo list suffered. i logged out exactly 6pm and was rushing coz i need to meet my friend - karen @ SM, while waiting for them -- i sat on one corner, closed my eyes for a while to ease the pain. but nah, pain was still there, seems like its going to kill me that moment -- muscle contraction indeed.

hahay, after we're done paying - me n my better half hurriedly headed home so i can rest right away. good thing he massage my head so i can sleep well. "thx lang"

Monday, November 12, 2007

xmas wishlist

good health
family is intact
ipod video
macbook
KinderĂ¼berraschung
peace of mind
dp for the parcel i want to have
extra cash for my house
...

not so long ago..

.. friends from different walks of life has been encouraging me to write online bout anything.. anything that i can think of... been telling them writing is not my passion.. i dont have a heart for this one... but now.. somethings dragging me to create one since last week..
last week was a busy week for me, got lots of things to do so i said to myself, will continue this next week.. now, i have created one, i may say this will be my first entry for my online journal. weeeee..