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Four months ago I wondered into the BambooSk8 office, “fresh off the boat” from Colorado, with no California friends or family and not so much as a leased roof over my head. I was quickly welcomed by the cave full of newbie interns, which many of who were like myself and not from these parts. The “executive” team seemed stoked to have an office full of eager beavers and off we went to achieve finality in what we set forth to accomplish… the reason I mention all of this is because this first day, in particular, reminded me that I am on the path I am meant to be on. Although extremely skeptical to move from my winter wonderland to fun in the sun San Diego, the first day at BambooSk8 confirmed that the skepticism was unnecessary and I had a new {daytime} home and family at BambooSk8.

I am still hanging around the office, working an the Social Media side of things… 3000 FB fans here we come!! So please “like” BSk8 if you haven’t already – you know we are the shiznit or you wouldn’t be on our website reading our blog…

Sorry for the lack of goodbye’s to all of my intern buddies… I really hate that sort of thing and might have gotten all teared up and then things would have been really awkward {if they weren’t already}… I really do “heart” you all and have certain plans to see each and everyone one of you again – whether you like it or not… Alex and I will have a back-country ski/board French Alp adventure and then he will tutor me on my Finnish while I am getting my MBA in Finland, Brian and I will shred the champagne powder that caresses Utah’s glorious slopes, Uli, Dan and I will chug 4loco at Oktoberfest, Nick and I will party with actual Rockstars, Dana & Jen will join me on the trip of a lifetime and Steven is finally going to come hang out (I mean your only like 15 mins away, so really… its time) I miss you all already!! I am not going to wish you luck in your future endeavors because not a single one of you needs luck, you are all brilliant enough. Much love and I’ll be seeing you again!

Because that was so sweet and I really am bratty, I will adjourn with this THANK YOU for forgetting about me in the only group photo of the 4 month internship:

Thanks and I heart you all - even if you forget about me...

Now, despite the fact that we slave away here at BambooSk8 without seeing our bank accounts grow, there are definitely quite a few perks that come with the job. X Games anyone? Uhhh yeah.

The car ride to L.A. for X Games 16 with five heads (Mark, Andrew, Brian, Dana and myself) in Dana’s Civic was… memorable. We had live serenades and sick raps performed by BambooSk8′s own BRock that included original styling and lyrics to songs that everyone, but B, knows the words to. Lets just say, its a great thing he is so Marketing and Advertising savvy or I could see him trying to pursue American Idol, just to get shut down by Simon and added to the humorous hopeful episode.

Of course the competitions were sick and packed full of incredible performances of gravity rebellion. We saw Travis Pastrana take his seventh Moto X Freestyle Gold. His final run was a victory lap that included a ridiculous double back that had everyone in the arena on their feet roaring with applause – stoked!!

Pastrana being the mack daddy.

Photo Highlights:

Moto X

Moto X

Now, getting to what we all want to hear about… the Big Air Finals. These guys were unbelievable. They made falling from 40 feet in the air onto your knees look like taking a fun ride down the slide in the playground. It was nothing to them and they all just got up and walked away, no problem. Crazy!

Carlsbad kid Jake Brown took 1st after launching the 70 foot gap with a solid backflip, followed by a 540 off the 27 foot quarterpipe. Bob Burnquist was nipping at his heels, scoring a 93 compared to Jake’s 93.66, but just couldn’t stomp the 900 spin off the quarter. Still, an amazing performance by skateboarding superheros.

Two riders hitting the ramp at once. One filming the other. Nuts.

Post X Games, the raps and serenades by BRock continued – that I kept trying to chime into and quickly making things awkward… I got put in my appropriate seat in the car (you know the one thats apparently named after me, thats in the middle, in the back, where I would be the first one to die if we were to wreck), and I heard Andrew’s new favorite word(s) more than anyone needs to hear botched English in their lifetime. And Andrew, if you are reading this, “Nun yown biznez.” Ya heard?

Mark is very lucky that the X Games somehow killed my Droid because if my phone could access its’ memory card right now, this blog would have gone a completely different way. Unfortunately, the video I shot of him “dancing” on Pope’s last night in Cali, is now in embarrassing video heaven. I guess he is right, Driod does NOT; which, right now, is serving in his favor. Would Verizon hurry up and get the iPhone already?!?

BTW, Brian – American Idol tryouts are August 19th in SanFran… I’ll give you a ride if you sing your heart out and fake lyrics for Paula…

Also, Thanks for being our Mario Andretti, Dana! We all heart you!!

So the moral of this story is that being an unpaid intern still has its’ benefits. Last night reconfirmed that working in the action sports industry is where I want to be and that life is good.

I heart BambooSk8!

Andrew, Mark, Geoff, BRock, Me, and Dana ignoring us, as usual.

Left side view.

Right side view.

This speaks for itself

In case you can’t read the above photo:

1. “Have you ever seen midget porn??!!” – Erick

2. “Don’t gotta get ready if you stay ready.” – Mark

3. “Thats legit!!” – Wyatt

4. “Heather, is it good for you?” – B Rock

5. “I love those Sundays with those nut sacks.” – B Rock 2

6. “Whit! You are against ninjas?? You must not use ninja techniques!!” – Uli

7. “I think that might have happened after I chugged the 4 Loco..” – Jessee

8. “Ugh, hello, I don’t lick my own butthole!” – Dana

**Attention Jen, Dan, Nick, Steven, Heather, Andrew, Geoff, and definitely Whit – I expect greatness.

Click on this video NOW! This is why he is the Danimal. This is the result of working too hard, being super hungry, and I think I see a little frustration in his face as well…

Dan doing the Hula on YouTube

Expect a follow up video on the craziness of Dan the Man. 4th of July is all I have to say about that.

These past couple weeks have been crazy, hectic, and awesome. We are gearing up for the most epic party ever! Just to remind you, it is on JULY 22, 2010 at PB Surf Shop. Be there, or else! Last night, Mark and I went to check out Boom Snap, a super rad band that resides in PB and they are now officially added to the line up for our party! I couldn’t believe how many ladies were avid fans, I mean, I can believe it, just wait until you see this base player – he moves like a dream. Unbelievable.

This party is going to be the best thing since wheels on boards. I hope you have your party pants ready!

Have an awesome 4th!!

Mr. Lorber being his rad self.

Dan is definitely too legit to quit.

It has been a rad few weeks here at BambooSk8. Lots of things going on to keep all of us crazy busy. Our Octobomb release party has an official date: July 22nd at the Pacific Beach Surf Shop. Come one, come all! We are going to have bands, a DJ, grub from Bull Taco, and giveaways. I know we are a ways out, but mark down the date in you calender because it is going to be LEGIT! This weekend we are getting together with our team riders for a little grub/skate session. I’ve got my camera charged and ready to gather evidence of the radness of our new digs (i.e. the sweet ramp). Exciting times.

Keep shredding that Bamboo and always remember to be TOO LEGIT TO QUIT!

Oh me oh my, how time flies! I am in Week 4 of my days in the cave and it just keeps getting better and better. I mean, how can you beat a job that allows you to take skate breaks and play on the plethora of boards we are surrounded by?! Seriously though, in reference to the awesomeness, a couple days ago I watched some of our fellow interns turn an empty semi into a skate feature and they were crushing it! Pics will be coming soon, don’t you worry!!  We got some pretty sweet new T’s recently that everyone has been modeling around the office. I think I have seen a couple peeps who have been wearing them daily, making me question if the washing machine has been utilized. Stinky boys! Well, hope everyone had a fantasmic Memorial Day and I hope to see you shredding that Bamboo!

Hey there Bamboo skaters and enthusiasits! I just felt the need to extend the invitation to come see us this Sunday at the Dragon Skate Race in Irvine, CA. This is a totally rad downhill longboarding competition for Free Wheelchair Mission (a non-profit dedicated to donating wheelchairs to developing nations around the world) and is hosted by the guys from UCI’s Beta Theta Pi. We are going to have decks ready to demo, as well as some sweet discounts to partake in.

The event is from 11 am – 5 pm in Irvine, CA at California Avenue, below Anteater Drive, across from the Anteater Recreation Center.  There is going to be live music, Chronic Tacos, raffles for free decks, skate park for the trick skaters and a downhill bomb and slalom competition. Admission is FREE, but if you want to skate the park it is $5 and if you want to participate in the race it is $10.

I hope to see you there, I’ll have the grip tape ready!

Wow, I am stoked to be here at BambooSk8. This is my first week here in the cave and there is already so much to do. Right now Dan, Stephen and I are having a hard time tackling our tasks because the other interns are depriving us our In and Out Burger that they left to pick up over an hour ago. Lame. Well a little about me: I grew up surfing the white water and skating the boardwalks of sunny Florida. After I graduated college, I moved to snowboard/longboard heaven, Vail, CO where I averaged over 100 days per year on the hill. I moved here literally 4 days ago – I knew I was destined for San Diego because here I can pursue all of my boardsport passions in one place (Big Bear is close enough.) BambooSk8 is the beginning of combining my passion with my career and I am looking forward to all that this summer is going to bring. See you in the bowls!

Jessee