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PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2012 4:53 pm    Post subject: Going to Chicago Reply with quote
Any travel advice?

This'll be my first time going out of state, with the exception of Vegas, but it was so long ago, it doesn't really count.

I realized that if I wanna reach the pinnacle of my industry, I'm gonna have to make investments out of my own pocket.

So in that sense, it's primarily gonna be a business trip. I'm only gonna be there three days for the coffee convention. But also, I'm gonna compete in the latte art championship, so that's the real incentive, where I can potentially make somewhat of a name for myself.

I probably won't get to visit all the great places, 'cause I'm gonna be busy attending the convention, meeting new folks, etc. Wish I could just travel around the state for a while and eat food at all the legendary joints, but I barely made this work.
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PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not a fan of Chicago. So, I can't give any real advice. Just try to not get raped.
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PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2012 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jade's advice is sound, mark it #1 on your "To not do list" then go from there.

My major advice is to save all your receipts and write this off on your taxes. this is a business expense, so you can get some money back from this.

the boat tour is pretty cool, but you'll probably be busy. eat at duo's or uno's or ginos. any of them are good. the deep dish pizza takes an hour to make though.

also eat some white castle.

ats about it. eat white castle and tell me what you think.
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Yeah as some one who has spent a lot of time around bulls and rodeo's I have to say I think this is for the most part just a bad rumor.
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2012 4:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
telling someone not to get raped in Chicago is like telling someone to not have any pizza in New York!
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
batmanbooyah wrote:
My major advice is to save all your receipts and write this off on your taxes. this is a business expense, so you can get some money back from this.


Very good point. After my advice, this is highly rated advice.
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
snafu wrote:
telling someone not to get raped in Chicago is like telling someone to not have any pizza in New York!


I know... I shouldn't have ruined the surprise.
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PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 11:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good work. Keep us posted. Don't forget to bring a towel.
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PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hear it's windy there?
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's rumor... which happens to be true...
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PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
and they butcher hogs...for the WORLD!
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PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Just try to not get raped.

...by Len Kody.
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I need a couple hundred to make this okay.


THAT'S what he does, BITCH!
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PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rabbi Noculars wrote:
Jade wrote:
Just try to not get raped.

...by Len Kody.


I thought that was implied. Was that not implied???

Crap... I've left Andy defenseless. He'll never see it coming... sob
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PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2012 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
did somebody get touched inappropriately?
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PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2012 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
By Len Kody? Too many to count.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jade wrote:
batmanbooyah wrote:
My major advice is to save all your receipts and write this off on your taxes. this is a business expense, so you can get some money back from this.


Very good point. After my advice, this is highly rated advice.


Thanks, if I owned a business, this would be great advice, but when you make slightly more than minimum wage, you don't need to write anything off. Chances are, I'm gonna get everything back at the end of the year.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
batmanbooyah wrote:

the boat tour is pretty cool, but you'll probably be busy. eat at duo's or uno's or ginos. any of them are good. the deep dish pizza takes an hour to make though.

also eat some white castle.

ats about it. eat white castle and tell me what you think.


I already at at Unos plenty of times in San Diego. They're the inventors of the deep dish, so I can honestly say that I had an authentic Chicago deep dish.

It's awesome. And they have the best nachos, as well.

I'll try to check out White Castle, too.

Would also like to try some Chicago dogs.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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telling someone not to get raped in Chicago is like telling someone to not have any pizza in New York!


Isn't Chicago the place for pizzas and hot dogs?

I'm confused...
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jade wrote:
Rabbi Noculars wrote:
Jade wrote:
Just try to not get raped.

...by Len Kody.


I thought that was implied. Was that not implied???

Crap... I've left Andy defenseless. He'll never see it coming... sob


Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm gonna be boarding a plane on Thursday. Competition starts Friday...

My shop is applying a ton of pressure on me, too. It's getting to the point, where customers are now inquiring about me... what the fuck?

If I get knocked out in the first round, how am I ever gonna return to the shop and answer to those customers?

Now if I get knocked out early on, it's not just gonna result in disappointment, but embarrassment. Good to know...

PS: The owner of the shop actually asked me if I can film my performances and broadcast them live on their website. Apparently, there's some kinda app for that. As much as I'd like to oblige, I've never been to one of these things, so I don't know what to expect. Last thing I wanna do is have my failures broadcasted.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You'll be fine. Keep us posted.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Anil wrote:
You'll be fine. Keep us posted.


Bah, I guess at the very least, I'll have a story to tell.

Everybody keeps asking, "Are you excited for the competition?"

The more I hear this phrase, the more I feel the expectations of performing. Of course, I'll stoically reply in textbook fashion that I'm looking forward to it.

Uh, really? Your skillset will be judged in two minutes. Everything you've worked for will come down to these two minutes.

I've always wanted to believe that when the time comes, I'll rise to the occasion. But I think this is a totally different beast, because I usually think of this in the context of athleticism, where you can channel your excitement and nervous energy to pour your heart out and leave it all on the court, on the floor, in the ring, etc etc.

With latte art, it requires surgical precision. Essentially, it's ideal to do it with a resting heart rate. So it's difficult to suppress your adrenaline rush, yet still get yourself up to focus and perform.

So honestly, I'm anxious about this whole ordeal. I truly see this as a business trip. I'm running a really tight schedule, and it's not like I'm going there with someone else. I'm gonna be lost on my own.

I think the homebody in me is starting to neutralize any enthusiasm I should have for the unknown.

Sure, on one hand, I can be optimistic and hope for the best. I can get dramatic about it and break it down to simply mind over matter. Come Chicago, I'll find out who I am and what I'm truly made of.

But real talk, this has all the makings of an epic failure for the ages.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
greatgamer wrote:
snafu wrote:
telling someone not to get raped in Chicago is like telling someone to not have any pizza in New York!


Isn't Chicago the place for pizzas and hot dogs?

I'm confused...


Only if you like shitty pizza.
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Anil wrote:
You'll be fine. Keep us posted.


Agreed!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yeah, keep us...ROASTED!


get it? cause he's doing coffee stuff.

anywho is it over?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
All you must do is not lose. It's that simple.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
DCY wrote:
All you must do is not lose. It's that simple.


One of my co-workers actually went to compete last year, and he got knocked out in round one... and this was when they used to give you 5 minutes to set up and another 5 to compete.

Now they just give you two minutes, period. Set up, warm up, whatever, but you'd better have something to present by the end of the second minute.

When I explained my concerns to him, he said I'll have plenty of time.

"But they're only giving me two minutes."

"Yes, that's plenty of time!"

"That's only enough time to make one cup of latte art."

"Yes, you only need to submit one cup."

"But what if I mess up?"

"So don't mess up."

Then why the fuck did you mess up when they gave you 10 minutes, which is basically an eternity compared to the new time restrictions?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
'Cause he's a bum, kid. 'N yor duh real deal!


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bum I is.

I got eliminated in the second round on a technicality.

They have this silly rule that you need to place one of your cups on a saucer prior to the time limit. I wasn't satisfied with my first pour so I attempted a second, but I ran out of time. I lost by DQ 'cause I didn't "submit" an entry by placing a cup on the saucer.

Had I placed my first pour on the saucer, I would've won. I also didn't know I was out of time. The time clock is blocked from my vantage point so I can't see it, and I didn't get the customary 5-second warning... just a time's up.

Would've easily made it to top 16 had I entered my first cup. My opponent was not on my level.

This is exactly what I didn't want. My worst fears have come true - I underachieved.

Now my next hurdle is forcing myself to appreciate this city when I'm not overcome with depression and self-loathing.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great. Now you know what's up and can be ready for next year. Meanwhile, you get to hone your skills while shopping for a better place to work that will take you to the next level.

Plus, you get to dick around in Chicago and have some fun.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, you'll take this lesson and do better next year.

But while taking in the city, please... don't get raped.
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