And so…….

I decided to start blogging again.  Hopefully, I can update this thing fairly regularly, but no promises.   I bet you’re all wondering what I’ve been during my 1 – 2 year xanga sabbatical, traveling the world? saving the whales? opening a top of the line seafood restaurant serving celebrity clientele, but still always saving a place for non-celebrity regulars?

Well if you thought that, you’re completely wrong! I’ve pretty much been caught up a routine of sleep, work, workout and eat.  Not that I’m complaining.  I <3 sleeping, my job, and kicking things, but you were curious right?  Anyhizzow, besides my boring routined adult life, I’d say that the past two years – marked by me moving to San Francisco (Jan 17^th 2006 btw) – has taught me a lot about myself.   Not the touchy feely, "I know my place in the world type of ephihany” (I’m still waiting for that), but just feeling content with myself…my life.

You know how life is separated by “life changing” events? - High school, College, getting your first job? You know that feeling – the one where once you move to the next level you think “ok things are going to different in ____(fill in the blank) because I’m going  to ____(again fill in the blank)”  Maybe you didn’t, but I totally did.  I always thought that every milestone in my life would somehow coincede with some type of conscious and positive change in my way of thinking.   For many of you who know me, I’m a pretty private person.  My strongest relationships with people have always come from being in a close knit group or one on one. I spent a good amount of time going out to eat with friends, reading books and watching family guy.  I always felt that this was a somehow a detriment to my life – socially to be exact. I know that during every milestone in my life, I tried to make a conscious effort to be more outgoing, to be more social, to show other people that I’m just as fun and interesting as the next guy.

When I moved to San Francisco, yet another milestone, I made a conscious effort to reinvent myself.  Sure moving to a completely new city where I barely new anyone was going to be tough, but why not use this opportunity to wipe the slate clean and a new Nate.  Think about it?  When no one knows you, you can be anyone you want.  I could go clubbing every day and network with new people – get drunk and have all that alcoholic fun everyone talks about – maybe even start a rock band!  So it’s been two years since I’ve moved here, I still hate clubbing, still hate alcohol, still close to my close knit friends in Chicago (but added a couple of new ones J right here in the bay), and I’m not in a rock band. Despite all of that, I’m content with my life. Actually, scratch that – lets just say that I’m happy with my life.  I’ve learned that no matter how many milestones, no matter how many places you move too, you really can’t change what fundmentally makes you…well you. 

And so, I live in San Francisco.  I have a small close knit group of friends and family – that’s ever expanding so long as you enjoy being low key.  I like books, family guy, and going out to eat.  I’m not a social butterfly or the life of the party…but I’m just as fun and interesting as the next guy.

Speaking of San Francisco….

Do you guys remember full house??  I used to watch that show non-stop when I was a kid.  Well looks like a few them went through some milestones as well.

Danny Tanner - Caring yet anal.  In reality he'd be consider obessive complusive.

Joe Gladstone - was the reason we were blessed with jagged little pill.

Jesse kotsompocrap - probably the least funny character on the show

DJ Tanner - eh

Stephanie Tanner - my favorite one., she's mmm very grown up.

Michelle Tanner  - I'm pretty sure they still weigh the same

there's other ones but it's getting late and besides kimmy gibbler they were all pretty forgettable.

 Nates back...and he's got a entirely new outlook on life PLUS he's got a new haircut AND he talks in 3rd person.

be afraid....be very afraid.

Happy New Year!

Yes i went back home for the holidays.  Here's pretty much the sum of my trip.

to an awesome 2008!

Got this from Work...it's Hilarious!!!!

THIS APPEARED ON CRAIG'S LIST (WSJ):

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy.
I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think
I'm overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get
me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not as pretty as
I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane' boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I'm being up front
about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't
able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
interests
PostingID: 432279810

THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:

I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here's how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
crappy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won't
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In case
you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It's
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful"
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump."
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.

 AIDS WALK 2007

Thank you guys so much for your support for AIDS walk 2007.  Thanks to everyone who walked and also sponsored moi.

In terms of n8 sponsorship, we raised $705!! With Gap company matches that brings us to $1405!!!  That’s truly amazing.  And as your gift…yes my legs were hurting and yes I sat on wet chair which left me with a wet toosh throughout the walk. 

Again thank you to the people who sponsored me

-          Your Face

-          Jennifer O’Neil

-          Linda Lai

-          Liz Schleman

-          Christopher Tang

-          Monica Chang

-          Chad Marshall

-          Peter Shih

-          Andrew Park

-          King of Sprite

-          Stephen Lau

-          David and Estela Lee

-          Mariko Gallaga

-          Melissa Wong

-          Amor Panpio

The Simpsons Movie

So the event of the century is happening and I’m going to see it first hand.  I know this isn’t much of an entry, but I totally believe that this deserves a preview blog before I see it.

I can’t wait!!!!!!!