Viva Las Vegas

Its currently wednesday afternoon and i'm way behind on the updates from vegas and the past couple of days. I have not taken as many pictures as i would have liked to and this consistent blogging thing is a lot harder than i thought it would be but i'm determined to keep at it. 

Vegas Day 1

I woke up at like six to catch an early flight out before i had to teach that same night. As soon as i got in Christian and his little brother JR (shaun evarsito's cousins) from Rascals took me out for some japanese food and yogurt. Once again the itis kicked in and i eventually passed out, but not before some CS sessions back at their house. It was my first time playing that game and in all honesty i can't get a grasp on the concept of using a mouse and keyboard to control my player in a first person shooter. Aggie met up with us at their house and we kicked it with some other Rasclas folks before i had to teach. The workshop went well and it was good to see how hungry and determined they are to get better at something that is fairly new to a lot of them. Good job guys. I through you some tough stuff and i feel like you handled it pretty well. After teaching we went to my favorite spot in vegas for dinner and ended the night on a full stomach. 

Vegas Day 2

Day two felt like a really long day. I was able to meet up with my dad and step mom in the morning and it was good to see and catch up with the both of them. I really miss my dad at times and it was nice to finally see him again. We ate chinese food for lunch grabbed some yogurt and headed back to his place to hang out and talk. Christian eventually picked me up and we ended up going to vans to pick up some shoes before i had to teach again. This time i was teaching form/hifi and once again things went really well. We planned to party at a house that night but numerous visits from Vegas' finest shut it down before i was able to open a beer. The rest of this night was dedicated to a boot leg copy of my current favorite move Taken. I went to sleep and ended my trip that night with about an hours worth of rest before i had to catch my flight back home. All in all vegas was pretty crack and i hope to be back some time in the near future.

BY THE NUMBERS

Trips to Sonics: 5

Strawberry cream slushes consumed: 5

New pairs of shoes: 2

Hours spent playing CS: 3

Arranged plans to be back in Vegas: 2

Company kids in Vegas at the same time: 3

New best friends Aggie made: 1

Hours i taught: 7

Trips to the club and casino: 0

Beers consumed: 10

Meals eaten: 8

Hearing the work "yo": 100

Hours spent sleeping: 6

EYE CANDY

Don't you hate when they rush you

Finally got a window seat on Southwest

Cant wait till on flights have wifi

Rascals workshop

Some you win and dim sum you loose

Shout out out to JR and Mark for the 50% off

Form/HiFi workshop

I'm still way behind. More later.

-PAT

Even Fresher Fades

This blog is dedicate to the San Mateo Zoo. I know what you're thinking, and no there is no actual zoo in San Mateo. There is however a barbershop owned by Shane Nezbit named the San Mateo Zoo. It's located on El Camino right next to Safe Way, McDonalds, and one of my all time favorites, Mr Pickles. The spot is pretty much a one stop shop to get your fresh fades and tapers, music, shoes, clothes, new eras, fixie parts, and graff supplies. Once again i know what you're thinking, and no its not one of those wait forever to get seated, air brush t-shirts, put a front on when you walk in the door type of barbershops. I honestly like to think of the place like the TV show Cheers. This time you know what I'm thinking, and yes everybody does know your name. Its really friendly in there and actually nothing like your ordinary stereotypical barbershop. So if you ever need anything i just listed in my fifth sentence then hit 'em up, but be sure to make an appointment because the place is so busy they can't take any walk ins. Shout out to Brandon, Marques, James, Jermey, Carlos, and Shane for holding it down at the zoo and giving me something to look forward to every friday. 

EYE CANDY

The Zoo Front

Inside The Shop

What More Can You Ask For

Shane's New Tat

The the thats all folks. If i haven't told you already I'm currently in Las Vegas teaching a workshops for Form/HiFi and The Rascals. As soon as i get back sunday morning I'll be sure to update and recap the trip. Later bitches.....

-PAT

Back By Not So Popular Demand

Im at it again, but this time with a vengeance like some Bruce Willis Die Hard type shit. My first attempt at a comeback failed miserably due to a lack of interest and motivation. This time around I'm fully equipped with ideas, incentives, and my iphone camera. This is going to be a long one since its my first time back but i guarantee you it will be Pringles status. So without further au du (I'm guessing thats how you spell it) I bring you, Revenge Of The Clown Shoes. *clap hands clap hands*

MONDAY

My only day of nothing to do so i usually spend it laying in bed on my macbook or playing video games. I needed a break from the lazy norm so i went out to actually get some shit done. In about a three hour span i was able to get my oil changed, my car washed, take my first trip to Costco and then grab some essentials at Target. 

Oil Change

Nothing really interesting to write about, but i will mention it since i think it's one of the cheaper and faster places around the area. Oil change, oil and filter along with a little window sticker that tells you when your next change should be, all came about to about $25. Phil told me about this place then i told Gina (don't know if she actually went though) and now I'm telling you. Its a 76 right next to SSF high school across the street from Mr. Pizza Man on El Camino if you're interested. 

Car Wash

A little further down El Camino from the 76 is South City Car Wash. Pretty amazing place actually. My dad used to take me there when i was younger and now that i have a car i go there all the time. I always get the aloha wash with armor all on the dash and doors. While they were working on my car, i was waiting there for i kid you not like 30 mins. I didn't realize it was done and none of the workers flagged me down so i pretty much wasted a good 15 to 20 minutes of my life. Then i got to thinking if i should tip the guy or not. I don't really know what a reasonable tip is for car wash people so i usually give about $5. This time around i was a little upset, but i guess i should have been paying attention so i came up with $4 as a reasonable amount.

Costco

All i have to say is Costco is the best thing ever. Its my first trip with my own Costco card and i have to admit i was pretty excited about it. I grabbed the usuals: Kirkland white tees, Gatorade, Red Bull, and Cetaphil.(haha) I'm starting to believe the popularity of these white tees is growing since i 1. saw a post about them on The Hundreds blog (wtf?) and 2. noticed that the quality of the shirts is starting to go down hill. I'm assuming the demand is a little to large for the amount of pallets being distributed so they have resorted to making them in a cheaper manner with cheaper fabrics to get them out a little quicker. If you want to buy some i suggest you open the plastic bag and feel the shirt. The fluffy shirts are way better than the smoother silkier feeling ones and if you can clearly see your hand through the shirt you might want to reconsider buying it. Shout out to Drew Mike and Dez's mom for introducing me to my daily attire. When i first entered the store i noticed that the same worker that had hassled marbing and i during a previous trip was checking receipts. After i had made my purchases i was looking forward to showing her my Costco card WITH MY FACE ON IT. Things don't always work out when seeking revenge and to my dismay she wasn't at the door by the time i got done. Brian however, was at the door. You don't know Brian and i didn't either until he recognized me from Gen2 and introduced him self. Shout out to Brian for showing some love and talking to me about dance for a quick min. 

TUESDAY

Happy Birthday Nikiya Rivera-Peoples. My sister turned 13 on tuesday and of course she was given those really big birthday balloons at school. Who started that? Its like all throughout k - 12 grade you weren't popular enough and didn't really have good friends unless they brought you balloons. Sofa King We Ta Dead if you ask me. I mean i get the purpose and i appreciate the idea but i don't really believe in the intentions. (after all is said I'm happy she is popular and has nice friends) Didn't really do much today except for the usual 3:00-9:15 at WSPA and some riding afterwards with the rest of the folks over at the garage. Having the sun out for the first time in a long time made the day go so much smoother and to be honest i feel like it made the day more enjoyable the usual. 

Randoms: everybody, andre3000, dance, choreograph, cake, chicken, kimi, pop champagne, teach, dance, adv, red bull, paint job, garage, tecate, tricks, fun.

Wednesday

Started the day by waking up late, but was still able to make it to lunch with marbing. I hate when i set an alarm and forget to switch the pm to am. We went to BJs and i had my first restaurant salad as a meal. It was alright i guess, no actually it was terrible. To much of the same thing over and over again. This was the first time i didn't finish my meal in a really long time. I don't know if i was full or if i just really didn't like what i was eating. After BJs i headed to WSPA to choreograph. When i got there i didn't really feel up to it so instead i took a ride to Stonestown and bought some new half cabs from the Vans store. When i got back Andre rolled through and we rode around Westlake then to Ocean Cyclery  to pick up some tools, tubes, and spacers. Once we got back it was time for APT rehearsal. Jason taught some of his new piece and to be honest i looks really good. Now I'm home and tired of typing so i guess wendesday will end with some COD4. (GT: pottycakes come see me)

EYE CANDY

First car wash in a good while

Kirkland white tees all day

Cinema like the movies

My new Shoes

No Homo

Jason Rillera

APT hard at work

"This is for my number one"

That's all for now. I plan on keeping this up to date so be sure to check back and use me as a form of procrastination. I would also like to apologize in advanced for the over use of helga in my pictures but i really like it so you will probably be seeing a lot more of it. Later bitches.....

-PAT