Its been far too long since I've updated, so the highlights.
Amazing friends,
never have I had more of an extended family
Amazing job
I love going to work, I love my co-workers, I get to flip all day every day
Amazing trips in more then one sense
From SXSW in Austin, to the infinity trip on the farm, Ive been a few places and seen a few things
Amazing opportunities
After drumming in bands for 7 years, it's paying off, never have I felt more confident in the potential I have.
Amazing growth
As a person/human I have grown so much since being here. I hope one day to accurately document this.
Amazing realizations
I have come to many personal understandings that have helped me be at peace with things that in the past would have irked me to no end, group this with the growth I suppose.
I guess in short my decision to come to San Francisco has been amazing.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Friday, December 24, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Up up update
So here is the latest, I've worked at House of Air for a month now and it is quite possibly the best job outside of being a wrestler or touring drummer I could ever dream of. I work at a place I had dreamt about as a kid, a place with trampolines for walls and where I could learn to do a back-flip and then eventually do a back-flip off a wall. I've done it! I'm having the time of my life because I get to jump on a trampoline anytime I want. Its not only an amazing workout, but the joy I still get from jumping is second to only drumming for me, it is a dream come true in a way.
My co-workers are amazing, the bosses don't hassle me and actually value my input I feel like they take action when an issue arrives, and when I do screw up, they aren't down my throat about it, its just like, yeah don't do that again. It makes me feel like the wait to find a job in this town was well worth the time it took. I'm actually barista trained now, not just Starbucks barista trained which has very little to do compared to the delicate touch required when you have to pack a port-a-filter yourself and not just push a button.
I finally get why people could have a beef with the Starbucks way compared to a barista trained on an espresso machine where you control steam pressure and the outcome of every shot, and drink yourself, its pretty impressive seeing first hand what happens if you aren't consistent throughout the entire process. While i still don't like the taste of espresso, its crazy the difference you can taste when a shot is fast vs slow, it can taste like a battery if you screw it up, it's gratifying when you know you made the shot on time with perfect coloring.
I get paid to do this which is still an almost baffling part to me. I'm very happy at my "job", but I hardly feel that name is a fitting title. I don't mind going in, and in fact want to cover and help out as much as I can. I only wish everyone could love there work as much as I do(I'll stop with the bragging now, but you have to admit...it is pretty sweet)
The Bowie show is coming up fast...I'm nervous which means I care and that is good, I just hope I remember the lyrics...damn I should have watched that show more to get study techniques...actually no, forget that I'll learn my own way and not suffer through whatever washed up star is hosting that show, aaaaannnnnd the tangent is now over. It will be a good show I wish anyone who reads this blog, which at this point is probably only me, you should still spread the word to your friends about the show Halloween night at The SUB!!!!
My co-workers are amazing, the bosses don't hassle me and actually value my input I feel like they take action when an issue arrives, and when I do screw up, they aren't down my throat about it, its just like, yeah don't do that again. It makes me feel like the wait to find a job in this town was well worth the time it took. I'm actually barista trained now, not just Starbucks barista trained which has very little to do compared to the delicate touch required when you have to pack a port-a-filter yourself and not just push a button.
I finally get why people could have a beef with the Starbucks way compared to a barista trained on an espresso machine where you control steam pressure and the outcome of every shot, and drink yourself, its pretty impressive seeing first hand what happens if you aren't consistent throughout the entire process. While i still don't like the taste of espresso, its crazy the difference you can taste when a shot is fast vs slow, it can taste like a battery if you screw it up, it's gratifying when you know you made the shot on time with perfect coloring.
I get paid to do this which is still an almost baffling part to me. I'm very happy at my "job", but I hardly feel that name is a fitting title. I don't mind going in, and in fact want to cover and help out as much as I can. I only wish everyone could love there work as much as I do(I'll stop with the bragging now, but you have to admit...it is pretty sweet)
The Bowie show is coming up fast...I'm nervous which means I care and that is good, I just hope I remember the lyrics...damn I should have watched that show more to get study techniques...actually no, forget that I'll learn my own way and not suffer through whatever washed up star is hosting that show, aaaaannnnnd the tangent is now over. It will be a good show I wish anyone who reads this blog, which at this point is probably only me, you should still spread the word to your friends about the show Halloween night at The SUB!!!!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
schmuck-dates
Oh yeah I'm supposed to be updating my friends via this thing. I guess I just haven't had too much noteworthy to report. Still no job, still not really great prospects, but while I'm lacking that, I think I'm ok in other areas.
We have a sweet show coming up next week., it should be pretty fun.
I'm getting to do ring crew for FCW next month, maybe twice. To say I'm excited is not even close to the word that describes my joy. I get to put together a ring, which mean I get to be in a wrestling ring, and this will be my first time. I will get to take a bump, I will get to run the ropes. I was so happy when I got this news I could have cried!!! I'm basking in a dream coming true to make me forget the fact I need a job, pretty bad.
Besides potato oles, I'm missing my friends the most right now. Old friends and newer ones. I want to name names, but I won't in case I forget someone and hurt feelers.
I wish you guys were here, you get my sarcasm and humor. Here's to hoping you can visit soon.
We have a sweet show coming up next week., it should be pretty fun.
I'm getting to do ring crew for FCW next month, maybe twice. To say I'm excited is not even close to the word that describes my joy. I get to put together a ring, which mean I get to be in a wrestling ring, and this will be my first time. I will get to take a bump, I will get to run the ropes. I was so happy when I got this news I could have cried!!! I'm basking in a dream coming true to make me forget the fact I need a job, pretty bad.
Besides potato oles, I'm missing my friends the most right now. Old friends and newer ones. I want to name names, but I won't in case I forget someone and hurt feelers.
I wish you guys were here, you get my sarcasm and humor. Here's to hoping you can visit soon.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
New week
Last week sorta kinda sucked hard. I thought I was going to have a job and didn't. Our show at Elbo Room with Photo Atlas was canceled because they wanted to play with jet...yeah the are you gonna be my girl jet...found ants in the apt, girls, man girls are nuts
So I finished writing that last lil' paragraph if you'd call it that over a week ago. Since then I've had an adventure down in Stanford University...hahahaha That was interesting, We played at The SUB with the competition being the secret alley's aids benefit show, and I was again having sorta a shit time. Slowly feeling more sad and lonely then anything. This week is looking up. Today I got to play tennis again, I came out of my retirement in soccer, ending my 11+ departure from the game, took some pictures and have been biking. The other thing is I might be getting a year long job, I have an interview anyway, and I'm hoping I get for the mere fact that A I'd have a guaranteed job for a year, its only 20 hours a week and Mon-Thur job, so weekend are free, and I can find a job on top of this one and be set.
I like this city, and I've made a pretty good friend in Goose. I'll have a picture of him on here below. I've just finished adjusting some pictures I've taken the past week or so. I hope you enjoy.
Gustavo
Mohawk, bitches.
Butterfly Bones
- Great dance band
I've been making my pictures so my face is washed out...no reference to Ernest Greene there...So it's on purpose that your cant see my face. Boosh
So I finished writing that last lil' paragraph if you'd call it that over a week ago. Since then I've had an adventure down in Stanford University...hahahaha That was interesting, We played at The SUB with the competition being the secret alley's aids benefit show, and I was again having sorta a shit time. Slowly feeling more sad and lonely then anything. This week is looking up. Today I got to play tennis again, I came out of my retirement in soccer, ending my 11+ departure from the game, took some pictures and have been biking. The other thing is I might be getting a year long job, I have an interview anyway, and I'm hoping I get for the mere fact that A I'd have a guaranteed job for a year, its only 20 hours a week and Mon-Thur job, so weekend are free, and I can find a job on top of this one and be set.
I like this city, and I've made a pretty good friend in Goose. I'll have a picture of him on here below. I've just finished adjusting some pictures I've taken the past week or so. I hope you enjoy.
Gustavo
Mohawk, bitches.
Butterfly Bones
- Great dance band
I've been making my pictures so my face is washed out...no reference to Ernest Greene there...So it's on purpose that your cant see my face. Boosh
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