Without Further Ado…
I tend to require a far more tangible sense of control than a “live-by-the-seat-of-your-pants” lifestyle affords, which, I’ve begun to realize, might very well shelter me from avoidable mistakes, but this overt cautiousness might also have the potential to lead to rather disastrous results. One might wake up one morning to realize that he has been working the same job for nearly seven years, a job that he is neither passionate about, nor particularly good at, for that matter. He could come to the frightful realization that what he once valued as comfort and contentment, without warning or notice, had mutated into complacency and laziness. What started as an innocent, wholehearted pursuit of ability and stability became a devolution into stagnancy, depression, and an outright avoidance of reality.
And where could all of this possibly lead, if not to Reno?
What was initially supposed to be a one-month stint in The Biggest Little City in the World, in which I was to live with a friend as he helped me to expand and develop IfThisGuyCanDunk, turned into an outright departure from Seattle and relocation to the Nevada desert, cat and furniture in-tow.
So with that being said, I apologize for the delay of dunk attempt #13, but as you can see, I’ve been busy with a little soul-searching, not to mention packing and planning, tying up loose ends and saying goodbyes. As of yesterday, I am officially a resident of Reno, Nevada, and as I am mostly moved in and fairly settled at this point, I intend to pick up where I left off.
With my 30th birthday only 51 days away, it’s officially “crunch time”. So stay tuned, because ThisGuy is prepared to awe and astound. My resolve has never been stronger, and my calendar has never been so frighteningly empty. I personally guarantee success. You aren’t going to want to miss what’s to come. And by that, I mean ridiculous, filthy dunks the likes of which you haven’t seen since the CBA’s Adam Waddell. See you soon.
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
Good for you Jason! Although as your former supervisor…I have to say you were very good at your job. I do think you’d make a much better writer though. Highly entertaining!
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 am
I’m starting to really admire you, Jason! Btw, stay away from the midnight breakfast at Circus Circus… it’s a gift that keeps on givin if you know what I mean.
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
Thanks so much, Lauren!! I’d like to believe that I’d be a better writer than server. If not, I think I’m in a whole lot of trouble!! Regardless, so sorry I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye, but it was quite the whirlwind of events, and I was pretty much gone before I even realized it… Besides, I have a sneaking suspicion that I’ll be back sooner rather than later. To Seattle, that is… Not to Ray’s. Anyway, I hope all is well and that your summer was wonderful!! Have you already gone on your Napa trip??? So jealous!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
Thanks for the encouragement, Pete!! and your advice is duly noted…. No Circus Circus midnight breakfast. This is actually more helpful that you might expect, because just last night I was finding myself tempted by an advertisement for a casino breakfast buffet. How can you resist??
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
It hasn’t stopped raining in Seattle since you left. the skies cry for the departed dunking king. but behind the gray clouds there is a ray of light that seems to point in the direction of self discovery. even if you discover yourself with a prostitute on each arm pumping nickles into the jackpot slot.
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I can’t believe it. There is a serious b-ballin’ talent drain from Seattle. All the great ballers are now a diaspora. Every since the big Sonics move, that is. But I have to say (as a committed lover and salesman of Seattle) I hope you hate Reno and come home soon. Without The Clap. Good luck my fiend. Now, show us some dunks. We await and encourage!
October 5th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Wow, what a move! Congratulations on leaving stagnance and complacency behind. Moving far away definitely has its ups and downs. Hey, Santa Rosa isn’t that far away, if you are ever in wine country hit me up! Good luck with your dunk.
January 15th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Really useful post, thanks man