Life updates

[Tossica]

anal?

Pretty much.

[Jay]

Forgot to mention in my first post that I also own a small food enterprise of sorts that consists of pastry and hot dog carts and coffee trucks and a few vending machines. The vending machines I just sold recently and overall my small business venture has been sinking a bit. The money from the vending machines plus a stimulus that came from my personal funds was used to remodel my existing locations. So far I've gotten great response to the changes, but I put myself further in the hole and probably won't break into the black again for 2 to 3 years.

Girlfriend and I broke up. Just didn't see it going anywhere and I didn't want to drag it on any further. I'm turning 28 this year and while I'm not one to seek out a relationship just to be in a relationship, I recognize the need to not waste any time on people I don't see myself having any sort of future with. Started dating again. Haven't met anyone that really sparks my interest. So far the only girl I've met recently that I really like is already with someone.

Things at IAC (Match.com/Ask.com) have been very slow and everyone is tightly wound. There's buzz around the office about possible layoffs in the near future. Spring is usually a big season for Match so I don't see it happening until then but right now everyone's on edge.

Have been focusing most of my attention on exercise, my business, and the Norcal Street Fighter 4 scene. I have a local crew in my area that plays lots of fighting games, specifically Street Fighter 4, and we've been practicing, competing in local tournaments and prepping for our Vegas trip in July for the Evolution Fighting Championship. Might sound lame and nerdy and such, but it's a really fun hobby with a big community and plenty of competitive atmosphere.

That's pretty much it with me. I guess this phase in my life is a bit of a slump, but I honestly feel good about what the future holds and am anxious to bounce back and get past all of these setbacks. Once the business is in good shape again, I'm confident it'll be better than it was before and that it's worth much more than the money I spent on it. What sucks is that I'm having to cut back on some luxuries and budget properly again, but then again I'm not very hard to entertain. I already have good electronics and a nice big TV and a nice car. All I need to do now is to replace the 0 that I lost in my bank account =\.

[Mop]

Ohi.

I am working for Holland Princess Cruise Lines. I get to spend this summer in Alaska working on a train as a bartender.

[Drem]

nice dude congrats



lately aside from normal work i represented our company at chef's night out which is a local benefit for the foodless that's 60 local restaurants and breweries showing off their stuff @ $65 a head

and last night i got to meet Conan O'brien and shake his hand and talk to him for 5 mins and Andy Richter and La Bamba because we catered the tour stop here in eugene for the tour personnel and the 40-some guests that paid something outrageous like $650 a pop for a meet and greet package and $350 for a VIP package

it was a dream come true

i was surprised he was only a couple inches taller than me

[KaiineTN]

I've heard stories about Conan being a total dick in person, glad that didn't seem to be the case with you.

[Drem]

he had a beard and he was drinking coffee and seemed just as normal and laid back as anyone else

[brinstar]

i was surprised he was only a couple inches taller than me

that surprises me too, he's 6'4" like me and somehow i always imagined you at like 5'10" (no offense)

[Drem]

i'm 6'4. if he's 6'4 then he had bigger shoes on or something or i shrank hehe

[leah]

you're 6'4??? lol why did i always have you as being really wee in my head?? like brinstar, i kind of assumed maybe 5'10, 6' tops. funny. i think in my head you're a tiny hipster with skinny jeans and ironic glasses, lol. and yes i know we are facebook friends so i can see whether much of my assumptions are correct or wrong, but somehow that's just where my head goes. this kind of makes me giggle.

[Tossica]

WTF? Since when is 5'10", tiny?

[Arlos]

Since always, midget-man.

-Arlos

[Jay]

Toss, you're sounding mighty Asian there.

[leah]

WTF? Since when is 5'10", tiny?

since i'm 5'9, alex is 6'4, our dad is 6'2, and josh is 6'5. and almost all of my guy friends are 6'2 or above.

[10sun]

hell, I'm happy with my 6", let alone 6'.

[brinstar]

i'm 6'4. if he's 6'4 then he had bigger shoes on or something or i shrank hehe

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005277/bio

a) he has tall hair
b) you probably slouch a bit like me - no one ever believes i'm 6'4" until i stand up straight ;\

[Drem]

maybe but i disagree

a) his hair isn't done up when he's not on stage (it's shaggy and normal like anyone else's)

b) i don't slouch when i cater

c) i had oxfords on with a one inch lift

d) i haven't measured my height for maybe 5 years so i could be 6'5

DD) i had to look up a bit to make eye contact

f) take internet w/ grain of salt because i was standing face to face w/ him... with my work shoes on.... when he was in sweat pants and a t-shirt eating an afternoon snack hehe

and nope not at all, leah. i'm 6'4, a built 240lbs, and i wear normal, usually loose-fitting athletic clothes that are tailored to fit tall people well (do you ever experience the "hey the sleeves are finally long enough but i feel like i'm wearing a curtain drape" effect, alex?) or some sick locally-printed t-shirts with unique designs supporting all the local music and artists around here etc. and honestly i rock a lot of UofO gear

i do have glasses however but only because it was my last insurance expenditure. and no they aren't big thick black-framed hipster glasses. and i want contacts again anyway because cooking, or more particularly baking, w/ glasses blows

[10sun]

Cooking w/ glasses is awesome. Talk to your optometrist about getting an anti-fogging coating on them.

[Tossica]

For the record, I'm 5'10 1/2!

My girl is almost 6' and with heels can be 6'3" easy. I've never dated someone that tall... it's a bit intimidating to be honest. The fact that she made enough money to retire 6 years ago and is built like a super model adds to overall "awe" factor. When she walks in the room, people do a double/triple take. They assume she's someone famous.

[Tossica]

i know we are facebook friends

I'm not tall enough to be facebook friends with you guys, huh? I see how it is.

[10sun]

Fine fine, added you on Facebook.

[Darcler]

You're all giants! I'm 5'3. 5'4 with my good shoes on.

[leah]

i know we are facebook friends

I'm not tall enough to be facebook friends with you guys, huh? I see how it is.

do i need to run a search for "tossica"?? (i.e. i don't think i know your IRL name :sadface:)

[10sun]

My most recent friend. Craig.

[Nusk]

im 5'4" and male... ha i win at being short

ok so maybe i should put life updates

years ago i posted about my father having cancer and it was pretty bad. since he didnt have any money other than the ranch, I left my job so i could take care of him full time.
After he died the ranch went to me and i went into cleaning mode. cleaning, fixing, and basically preparing the place for sale.the recession hit right after his death and there were no jobs to be found with 20% unemployment in the area. Property is for sale if anyone wants to buy a nice cattle ranch for half a million :D

Recently applied for a job and surprisingly i got it. so starting monday i'm training a team in charge of quality control for Crucial technology

hours are fairly fantastic and the pay is more than reasonable for this area

[Durothil Skyreaver]

Well I just wrote the last miserable fricking final I'll ever have to write and I'm finally done my degree!