Hello to all, It's been a crazy week.
First off, I have to say its awesome seeing my best friends again. It's not the same living in Colorado 365, but I know that they'll be my homies for life. I really was stoked when they came in. Winter Park was a riot. I got to play with my new boarding toys, and ride with my original crew. It felt awesome. I personally wish I could have been more available during their visit. I was pretty busy with orientation and work, so I only got to ride with them once. I'm really gonna try and do something with them this summer. It seems every time the four of us get together, things just happen. We have awesome chemistry. These are friends you have once in a lifetime. I'm going to do my best never to lose them.
School is gonna be hard this semester. Starting fresh on a new scene. I can't throw my weight around CU like I could at NorCO. I'll still make the best of it, but I'm not going to get my expectation too high. I'm already a little stressed about my class situation. As far as they're concerned transfers are lowest priority.
Work has been pretty good. I hate taxes. None the less, I have no room to complain. I have the best job ever. Who else gets paid to board? I love it. I spent today working on riding switch. My nerves are still shaking from my fall earlier this season. I rebruised a bit today on a backside 1. I keep thinking I'm just being a pussy, but the pain is blinding if I land on it. I hope there is nothing serious.
The four went bouldering one night. I think I found a new passion. It was probably the coolest thing I've done in a very long time. I'm really stoked about the rush it gave me. Boulder is an awesome town. It really has showed me the way to some of the best sports. So has Cook...
Some words for my 3 best friends:
Trevor-you rock man, you always inspire me to keep going and not get hung up. I think of your energy and enthusiasm every time I get hung up. You're the reason I'm getting better in the park. Despite all the shit, I really look up to you a lot. You bring more world wisdom and experience to the table than any of us, you fortunate bastard. I'll see you in Europe next winter. The alps should be sick. Study up on your new book too. There's a hands on-interactive quiz this summer. If you don't pass Rick will smack you.
Rick-You've been an inspiration to us all at 4industries. I'm sorry we'll have to be letting you go and replacing you with a less cool, and much less metrosexual friend...JK. You don't get enough jabs, its usually you and I dishin' em out. You're focused on the fun and the moment. When I'm gettin all intense and obsessive over things, you remind me that I need to enjoy what I'm doing. Sometimes its the ambiance not the activity. Thank you for always being an ear. You'll always listen to some bull for 5 minutes even when I interrupt your dinner with a chicky. It means a lot.
Cook-your open mind, calm subtle behavior, and maturity really helps me put myself into perspective. I guess in a way I'm saying...Thanks Dad. Nah, really though. You and I go further back than I can even remember, and we're still in school together. You can't get rid of me. I know we have our ups and downs just like any friendship, but I know you're always down to party, board, shop, or just chill. We're solid, and for that, I'm eternally thankful.
So I went off a little their, but I'm not great at confrontational emotional conversations so much anymore. This is just my little way of letting these guys know how much they mean to me, and how much I really do love them. We are brothers in the truest sense. I know we'll still be throwing snowballs off the lift at skiers when we're 68.
The posts from now on will be shorter and more frequent.
-Jon
P.S. Winter Park with the Australians wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be.
