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It’s been almost a year since my last post and a lot has happened.  After embarking Bamboo Sk8, I had no idea where I was going with my career or life.  While Bamboo Sk8 gave me some experience and insight into a startup, I was still anxious about the job market, my resume, living at home , etc.  While this was one of the hardest times in my life, it gave me the chance to really think about my passions in life.  A lot of my friends were complaining about the timing of graduating college and the “Great Recession”, however I looked at it a lot different.  If the job market wasn’t so poor, I would have jumped into a career right after college.  Instead, I struggled, lived at home, and really had the time to contemplate what makes me happy.

I eventually decided that I wanted to build something.  I wanted to create.  I wanted to help people and make my own goals.  Thus, Vertical Earth Gardens was born.  I patented a vertical hydroponics garden with the help of a buddy, and decided this was the perfect time to try to turn a hobby into a business.

So far, I have learned more than I could have ever dreamed of in the last year.  It has been a lot of ups and downs, and I have been learning the emotional rollercoaster Wyatt and Geoff experience on a daily basis.  With that said, it has also been the most rewarding experience of my life.  I’ll leave the interns and fellow readers with this…… if you are struggling with what to do in life and where you are going, know that you can pursue your own path and own ideas.

Here is a great inspirational  documentary for the skate arena……——->

Steve Rocco

Here is the poster for the Isla Vista Surfrider Foundation concert this Saturday in Santa Barbara.  If you live in the area come check out the event!!!  This foundation is critical to keeping California coastlines excelent for surfers and marine life.  We are hoping on working more with this foundation in the future.

Party….Mark D

As promised is the photo shoot Jamie Mark O and myself did last week.  Just learned how to animate GIFS, lucky you.  Maybe the title should say “Bamboo Sk8, cleaning up the streets”

Any other ideas for a title or text to add?

Mark D out

This intern office is HOT!!! Literally, I am sitting still and sweating.  Atleast this means summer is almost here.  I am thinking there is no better way to do summer right than on a bamboo sk8 deck.  Maybe we will do some promotional speedos if it gets hot enough, I know this guy would appreciate one.

-Mark D out

So today was eventful….I made 2 new structures out of old decks that will go to events with us, made a new add for loopd, and did a modeling shoot in the back with a white tank top on.  I felt like a piece of man meat, much like these gentlemen.  Just a standard day as a Bamboo Sk8 intern.  mark out

Aww yes, Spring time.  Baseball, the prospect of summer, good weather, and prom.  who are you taking this year?  I was thinking Oprah, but looks like MJ beat me to her.

I love vomiting up rainbows in the afternoon…..yum… actually took a break from E-shield today and started notching some recycled skate decks to make a rad burning manish tower for events…. pictures coming soon.

-Mark DDDDDD

Yo yo yum…Pillaged in the intern pit again today.  Almost coming to a close with E-Shield and getting Wyatt prepared for the big pitch.    Strength and honor Wyatt, godspeed on your journey and make bamboo buddy/sk8 proud.   Mark D, out

Welcome to my……underground……lair….. muuuuhahahahahaha….Bamboo Sk8 interns just got the boot and moved into a new office today.  By office I mean glorified closet.  Good news is that there is now a fold out couch. Yay! After all this Monster (sleepy juice) I’ll need it.

Still alive annd kicking.  Got sick last week so I live the life of an intern via Skype…..ya ya!  Here’s what’s happened since:  Clash at Clairemont, Dodger’s luncheon, painted boards, and Santa Clarita Skate Park opening.  Enjoy the pics stalkers.

Decided today, to get my ass in gear.  I am charging ahead with bringing Bamboo Sk8 to Isla Vista April 11th.  Yes, I am going back to my college stomping grounds for some good times and good vibes.  If there are any young people concerned about the environment and are interested in alternative sports, this has to be the perfect place!

Attack of Bamboo Buddy… working on packaging for another environmentally friendly product.  In fact, it is so eco-friendly, I hear you can drink this magic elixir and be fine.  I’m actually getting thirsty, which got me to thinking……….

Day 10 brought the interns together again for another group meeting, plus Gary via electronic futuristic conference call thingy.  More clarity and less confusion were the result……. Yay!!!  I also tried setting some skate goals for myself and started skating around the warehouse.  Needless to say, I was winded after 2 minutes and was on the edge of black out/ heart attack…..which got me to thinking that these boards would be perfect for me.  yummy yummy heartattack

-Mark D

Put your hard hats on, myself and Greg did some renovating in the intern office today.  Four power drills and a jumble of wires later, we made two holes in the table…..Yay!!!!!  It actually organized everything way better than it was before and should make the office more conducive to creativity.  I’m not exactly amazing with the power drill, but I am working on it….so watch out Village People.

mmmmmm….donuts and red bull does a body good……… Day 8 brought the other intern, Monica, down from LA, very fun.  I worked on a marketing platform for Bamboo Sk8 and took some pictures of the first boards i painted.  Photo quality sucks i know, but I hope you enjoy.  I think i’ll do some more themed decks, they are just so fun and funny.

Mark D…. day 7….. mission possible….. loaded trucks today, fresh with Bamboo Buddy fencing.  It reminded me why i never wanted to become a professional mover.  It was definately cool to see a product being shipped to stores though.  Also, started thinking about american trucker culture and how crazy their lifestyle must be.  I want to know everything about it, especially the shady side of trucking.  Till tomorrow, keep on truckin.

Had intern group meeting today…..finally some clarity in the group and some new goals to look forward to.  we are super close to slaying the beast that I call the “master shop list ‘O’ death”.  I like to remember that recycling and caring about the environment is not just for the hippies.   It can be fun, exciting, edgy, and sexy.  I mean look at Paris….she just paid 100 clams for this guy’s whole bag of cans, proving that recycling is like totally “in”.

Yup yup…..I’m trying to post as much as possible to document my time here at Bamboo Sk8 for myself and others.  learned the whole shipping process today, messed up gripping my firstt boards but got the hang of it.  The first decks looked like a group of angry badgers used the decks to floss with.  Then i got on to looking at my goals I first set for myself.  One of which is a recycling program at skate parks.  Anywho found this sweet recycled chair.  Darth Vader use to rock it in his skate days.

Literally some Crap you could respect.  Crapeyewear based in San Diego is taking eyewear to a whole other level.  Stuff like this gets me stoked to get more creative and innovate, just like Bamboo Sk8 decks.  America is still innovative and sets trends around the world.  Our generation is amazing and needs to get its ass in gear.  Rad stuff happening, let’s be a part of it.

Still on the mastershop list ‘O’ death……took some time to catch back up with skating, and never realized how insane the carlsbad Gap is.  I always had classes next to it at Carlsbad High, and never realized how important this gap is to Skate history, and some of the very first tricks ever attempted.  It looks inoccent enough, but is really just a lurking beast ‘O’ death.

Hey girl hey, It’s my third day here at Bamboo Sk8 and am learning more and more. I worked on calling shops today which seems mundane, but builds character and confidence. I am always looking to build skills on my path to where ever it is i am going. Always remember to do what you love.