SJFixed is hosting the second installment of The Relationship Series Saturday, May 29th at 6PM. The start will be here at iMiNUSD, 112 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, California. Please take note: This will be a night race!! Although it isn’t mandatory, we will be providing raffle tickets to those who come prepared with helmets and adequate lights. So everyone has a chance at winning something just for racing safely.
I was up bright and early for the Thursday Morning Ride with Jeff, but it just so happened that Bike to Work Day was on the same day. We met up with a few SJFers at a little after 7 and headed out to some energizer stations. This year companies had to pay for just about everything they gave out so there was an abundance of coffee cake, fruit, and powerbars. I did manage to get some free swag on our 25 mile loop.
After a long day working both jobs, I met with JP and Andrew then headed over to 4th Street pizza for some pre-gaming. Kevin had set up a Thursday Night Social that consisted of a bunch of us singing the worst Lady Gaga cover you will ever hear. Good thing there is a video of it, so your eyes can burn at the same time as your ears. Great times at Bamboo 7.
Friday I was spoiled at work once again by Rhoda. I was too hungry to snap a picture of the great Thai food she brought me for lunch, but this amazing circular puff filled with chocolate stuff was dessert. Thanks again :D
After I got off work, we attempted to watch The Hurt Locker, but Brass Monkeys made it too difficult to focus on the movie.
Some booths had great freebies, like finding out how fucked up your spine is.
Spin a wheel to win a bag when you really want a coupon for pizza.
Take a picture with real live Mormons on fixies.
Throw a bag of beans in a corn hole.
This guy came by our booth with a crazy set up. An electric bike that easily hits 40+ and a full on navigation mounted on his bars. I want one.
SJFD was also out there reppin for the Sharks.
Anna had a good idea for Sunday morning before the game, bottomless mimosas at Flames. This place was like a party with 80's music, great company, great food, and servers walking around with pitchers of mimosas making sure your glass is always full. Reggie, Ryan, JP, Rhoda, and myself had a few too much to drink on a Sunday before noon. I can't wait for everyone to come out next time.
We headed to Mark and Jeff's to catch the game, where we lost. I don't want to talk about it, but we will get um Tuesday I'm sure.
Work was a drag, but I came home to exactly what I was craving for dinner, spaghetti. My 1 hour nap turned into 5, so now I'm wide awake trying to remember anything else that happened over the past few days. I'm pretty sure I got the majority of it, but here are a few more random pictures.
A few weeks ago, Jeff, Nahn, and myself were asked to do a photo shoot for Pake bikes. We shot for an hour or so, riding around downtown San Jose. The pictures were posted on their blog, but they seemed to leave something out of every shot, our heads. I know the bikes are the main focus, but it would have been cool if they left us in there.
I really do like the picture they used. The black and neon bike looks great with the Chub x iMiNUSD wheels. Hopefully the pictures will be used for more than just their blog.
It was another good Wednesday. I had a Quantitative Business Analysis test first thing in the morning which I feel pretty confident about. My next two classes were a blur because I kept thinking about 2:45 when I could finally eat. 4 in the net, pizza I get, thanks to the Sharks beating the Avs 5-0 at game 5. Rhoda and myself enjoyed the free pizza and $5 pitcher before our night classes.
After class, we headed to Palo Alto to catch a screening of Exit Through The Gift Shop. I was very impressed with the movie. I don't want to give any of it away, but if you have a chance, please go see it.
I skipped on the Thursday morning ride, sorry Jeff, to get in a few extra hours of sleep. Work at iMiNUSD was good. The MLS 15mm sockets for your U-lock are now available for purchase. This perfect tool will fit both Kryptonite Evo/Classic and also OnGuard Bulldog U-locks. I can't wait for the one with the allen wrench.
I left the shop early to make it to my other job early, so I could leave from there early to catch the Sharks game. It just so happened that Mark had extra tickets to the game. After twenty or so minutes of trying to decide whether or not to go, Rhoda and myself rushed downtown to watch the first game of round 2 against the Red Wings. I'm sure glad we went because it was such a good game. 3 goals in the first had the crowd louder than I have hear before. We ended up victorious with a final score of 4-3.
We celebrated the win and said our goodbyes to Reggie at the usual Thursday spot. Even though you are only going to be in SF, were gonna miss you Reggie.
Now it is Friday and after a long day at work I decided to stay home to rest/blog/eat, you know... everything I shouldn't be doing on a Friday night. I hope you all are having just as good of a week as I am. If not, you still have the weekend.
This weekend was pretty eventful. Thursday started off with the usual morning ride, work, work, then party.
Friday was the Gnarcotix movie premier at iMiNUSD. I had seen the video before, so I chilled in the back and watched the Sharks game streaming on a computer while 150+ people were packed inside the store. The bike pile outside was nuts!
After the shop was cleaned up, we watched Kick Ass. I was more than impressed with this movie. Expecting an hour and a half worth of crap, I received quality humor, action, and a whole bunch of other entertaining stuff.
Saturday was long. Work dragged. Voodoo was crack.
Today the Sharks disappointed millions.
I have a hundred or so random pictures on my desktop I need to start getting rid of or using. I'll leave you with this one.
Our relationship was short, but the time we spent together was swell. You always let me rest when I was tired. You let me get up and over hills effortlessly. Not only did you have a classic style, you were dipped in modern gear. I sold you off for a horrible reason and a cheap price nonetheless. I'm sorry.
Colnago, you will be missed.
After sending the Colnago on its way to Vermont, I copped one of the new iMiNUSD hoodies.
All the cool kids are doing it, I suggest you do too.
I woke up early to study, earlier than I had planed, thanks to all the cats and dogs falling from the sky. Lucky for me the weather let up right when I got to school. The 8 or so block ride from JP's to campus was rather relaxing with light sprinkles and the sun shining. I had a test in Quantitative Business Analysis that was ehh, but other than that class was pretty cool.
After my 3 classes I headed over to the shop, then to La Vic's for a carnitas burrito. Upon entering I noticed the keep out sign was off the stairs to the second floor. Downstairs was a college student infested taqueria, but up stairs was somewhat nicely decorated, and empty, besides myself and my good company. After eating we made a mad dash back to the shop where it seemed as if there was a party. Everyone was hiding out from the rain.
Sean came by to show off his new work. It's crazy to see JP's design printed on someone for LIFE! You're nuts Sean, but good shit.
I'm a week or so behind on Hyori Humpday, so here is one to make up for it.
It was hard getting back into the swing of things today. Especially since last week I only went to one class. After my three today I headed to iMiNUSD where Mark was standing with the highly anticipated Gorilla Kilroy frame.
Can't you just see the excitement on his face. Okay, maybe not at this very moment, or the one where he discovered 2 of the 4 frames had minor dings that occurred in shipping, but all for were sold in under 2 hours. The Kilroy is one hellofa tarck frame. If you don't know, just ask Nhan.
His was done asap, and looking right.
I wanted to also take a second out to say thanks to a dear friend of mine. I was in a tight situation earlier, and despite my pride I took your assistance. For that I am truly grateful.
Hope you all had a wonderful Monday, but if not, you still have the rest of the week.
