Although it's nearly 9PM and I'm still at work, I'm ok because I managed to enjoy one of the better weekends I've had in a very long time.
To start, I slept in late on Saturday (if you can call 10AM late). Left the house only to go running about three miles, read a little from Murakami's book, "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle" (which I've only...
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To start, I slept in late on Saturday (if you can call 10AM late). Left the house only to go running about three miles, read a little from Murakami's book, "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle" (which I've only...
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Pardon me if I was a little excessive in my rant. I've been working six to seven days a week, every week, for over a month now and the fatigue is getting to me.
I just have a very difficult time coping with a job, any job that requires you work more than 60 hours in a week, on a regular basis.
Just recently, a...
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I just have a very difficult time coping with a job, any job that requires you work more than 60 hours in a week, on a regular basis.
Just recently, a...
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bob_dobalina:
you know what $$$ that you slave away to get? use some of it to buy yourself a surfboard.
bunny:
I've lived in Japan for 3 years...but now I am in a sort of limbo, traveling around, unsure of where I'll end up next.
and it's true, SSKHKH are no longer, but Aiha came out with a solo album not too long ago! I saw her play in Osaka on the tour for the CD, the title of which I can't remember...
and it's true, SSKHKH are no longer, but Aiha came out with a solo album not too long ago! I saw her play in Osaka on the tour for the CD, the title of which I can't remember...
There's a very thin line between my pride in earning a living and completely exhausting myself. This line has been crossed several times in the last few weeks.
Hollywood is a very strange creature, to say the least. I think to some degree, just about everybody is capivated by the allure of "working in entertainment", having a career in a "creative" field. But the economic...
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Hollywood is a very strange creature, to say the least. I think to some degree, just about everybody is capivated by the allure of "working in entertainment", having a career in a "creative" field. But the economic...
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bob_dobalina:
don't let the machinations of the man keep you down, dude.
SWELL SCHEDULE
Thursday the 16th were expecting the SW and NW to increase about 10% or more putting most south facing breaks in the waist to chest high zone, west facing breaks waist high.
Friday the 17th is when our next SW swell is due, but the initial size will be small to moderate, picking up more on Saturday. This swell is from a moderately significant system that broke off the ice cap near Antarctica last week. Size is expected around the waist high zone for most south facing breaks on Friday, increasing more on Saturday.
Saturday the 18th were expecting the SW to increases as the NW fades. Look for the best size at south facing breaks in the chest to shoulder high + zone. West facing breaks are looking at knee to possibly waist high surf.
Sunday the 19th were expecting the SW to remain similar to Friday (the chest to shoulder high +), and it looks like well be seeing some added NW wind swell to help west facing breaks pull in some waist high sets. Were also expecting some SSE from Hurricane Javier, mostly background SSE in the waist to chest high zone for breaks that can pull in the steep 160+ energy. And then things get bigger on Monday.
can you do county line on saturday?
SWELL SCHEDULE
Thursday the 16th were expecting the SW and NW to increase about 10% or more putting most south facing breaks in the waist to chest high zone, west facing breaks waist high.
Friday the 17th is when our next SW swell is due, but the initial size will be small to moderate, picking up more on Saturday. This swell is from a moderately significant system that broke off the ice cap near Antarctica last week. Size is expected around the waist high zone for most south facing breaks on Friday, increasing more on Saturday.
Saturday the 18th were expecting the SW to increases as the NW fades. Look for the best size at south facing breaks in the chest to shoulder high + zone. West facing breaks are looking at knee to possibly waist high surf.
Sunday the 19th were expecting the SW to remain similar to Friday (the chest to shoulder high +), and it looks like well be seeing some added NW wind swell to help west facing breaks pull in some waist high sets. Were also expecting some SSE from Hurricane Javier, mostly background SSE in the waist to chest high zone for breaks that can pull in the steep 160+ energy. And then things get bigger on Monday.
can you do county line on saturday?
I'm gainfully employed again! Woohoo!
After just 22 days of unemployment, I now have a new job working for a different effects facility. I'm grateful that it seems the miserable job market is gone, I'm working again, and that I'll no longer be bored out of my mind.
That being said, even though today was just my second day, I'm still taking tomorrow off to...
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After just 22 days of unemployment, I now have a new job working for a different effects facility. I'm grateful that it seems the miserable job market is gone, I'm working again, and that I'll no longer be bored out of my mind.
That being said, even though today was just my second day, I'm still taking tomorrow off to...
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bob_dobalina:
ZUMA BEACH
Good morning, this is Chris with the Diedrich Dawn Patrol report for Monday morning at 7 AM.
SURF
3-4 ft. - waist to chest high and fair+ conditions.
Plus sets. Clean, racy and dumpy peaks.
Good morning, this is Chris with the Diedrich Dawn Patrol report for Monday morning at 7 AM.
SURF
3-4 ft. - waist to chest high and fair+ conditions.
Plus sets. Clean, racy and dumpy peaks.
bob_dobalina:
we've got some legit swells rolling in this week
Today is the beginning of my 4th week of unemployment and I've officially hit the boredom wall. Still, I haven't had this luxury in a helluva long time so I'll enjoy it while it lasts. I also sent in my unemployment paperwork so hopefully some money will start rolling in soon.
Last Friday, I knowingly stopped a robbery while visiting a friend for lunch. I...
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bob_dobalina:
i think i want to take friday off
So day 13 of unemployment and I had my first interview. I'd be helping to produce visual effects (eg. computer effects) for a pretty decent shop in Pasadena. My guess is that they'll offer me the position, although for not quite as much money as I'd like. Boo friggin' hoo. 
By the end of the week I'll need to start getting more serious about the...
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By the end of the week I'll need to start getting more serious about the...
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bob_dobalina:
check it out.. we can go surfing in the channel islands! LA magazine ran a little thing that said they operate 3 day surf camps. i'm going to give them a call and check out details once i can win enough loot to score me a board.
surf class
surf class
Let's see... today would be day 9 of unemployment.
I've been somewhat surprised by the job responses I've received from former clients and other industry friends. Although I'm in no hurry to start working immediately, I already have a few possibilities lined up. After busting my hump for other people for so long, it's nice to feel wanted!
Are there any other newbie surfers out...
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I've been somewhat surprised by the job responses I've received from former clients and other industry friends. Although I'm in no hurry to start working immediately, I already have a few possibilities lined up. After busting my hump for other people for so long, it's nice to feel wanted!
Are there any other newbie surfers out...
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bob_dobalina:
cool.. i may scout some surf sites this weekend
Day six of unemployment and now it's time to get a little more serious about finding some work. I've got enough money to last a little while but better that I don't burn through that as quickly as possible.
It may sound a little corny, but I'm really starting to believe that what's important isn't what I do but how I do it. I struggle...
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It may sound a little corny, but I'm really starting to believe that what's important isn't what I do but how I do it. I struggle...
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user8935778:
hey mr unemployed. drop me an email. my dad opened up an office out there.
things may take a swing your way, huh?
things may take a swing your way, huh?
bob_dobalina:
is that back of yours going to permit you to catch any waves, dude?
Five days of unemployment. A good start.
Things with the man formerly known as my boss have taken a turn for the surreal. Long story short: company going out of business, but he doesn't want to tell any clients as they may pull their work and bail. Since I'm no longer employed, there's no way for me to guarantee to my clients that their jobs...
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Things with the man formerly known as my boss have taken a turn for the surreal. Long story short: company going out of business, but he doesn't want to tell any clients as they may pull their work and bail. Since I'm no longer employed, there's no way for me to guarantee to my clients that their jobs...
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Day three of unemployment and it's time to get stoked! Gonna head out and try to surf some waves for the first time in my life. I don't think they'll be quite as big as the wave in my profile pic.
I never took up skateboarding beyond the 2 or 3 days I tried when I was probably about 10. I discovered quickly that concrete...
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I never took up skateboarding beyond the 2 or 3 days I tried when I was probably about 10. I discovered quickly that concrete...
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mtlqueen:
More boredom than anything else! Clovesy went and passed out on me at fucking 9 o'clock tonight! It's been a terriblely draining week at work for him so I was impressed he made it as far as he did into his gigantor Stone I.P.A. beer bottles.
I'm heading off to bed, but I'm totally going to check on that link tomorrow morning with my coffee.
*stretch*
'night
ps-I'm so glad you got to see an asskicking show during the early "adjustment into unemployment" times... Best to you and yer lady N!
More boredom than anything else! Clovesy went and passed out on me at fucking 9 o'clock tonight! It's been a terriblely draining week at work for him so I was impressed he made it as far as he did into his gigantor Stone I.P.A. beer bottles.
I'm heading off to bed, but I'm totally going to check on that link tomorrow morning with my coffee.
*stretch*
'night
ps-I'm so glad you got to see an asskicking show during the early "adjustment into unemployment" times... Best to you and yer lady N!
mtlqueen:
Must add quickly that I think you and Clovesy will be my perfect accompaniment to swim in the ocean. (you know I'm sort of new to ocean swimming and I'm not comfortable doing it at all yet... I know, lakes make swimmers into pussies, but I had to learn somewhere. 
i'm picking up Mason and DIxon after an 8 month pause since I only wanted to read it during the fall, though i really should finish it this time around. it makes reading about map making fun!
"if you don't like this film then you don't even like the concept of cinema!"