Wow I was late to everything today. Broker’s Tour this morning in Los Gatos, Lunch with the guys, and even late leaving the office. However I am actually doing work, scary huh? It’s been a busy week, but I’m excited. Business is slow and I’ve been reaching out. Started to network in these broker tour things, and meeting old clients.

I’m excited.

L-R | T-B
1. my favorite modern house. located in palo alto.
2. new crane & co note cards, i purchased plain white ones the following morning.
3. faux pearl bracelet w/jeweled butterfly clasp
4. fenced bmx area - calabasas park - cupertino, ca
5. becho and ashley @ cocola’s
6. zagi turning 30
7. zagi’s r32 in front of hotel v
8. 3pc walds on the slk
9. gti on a los gatos lot

in other news, Paul leaves for London today. gumball 3000 starts the following day. London to Budepest | Shang-hi to Hong Kong | Salt Lake City to Los Angeles - party at the play boy mansion.

I can’t wait till i’m 28… I want to be a baller too ;o)

This past Tuesday Larry and I went up into the Tenderloin district of San Francisco to mock interview children in the MYEEP program. I have made a commitment to myself that I would try new things and explore new horizons, essentially push myself to do things I would not normally do. I am the type of person that will exploit philanthropy rather then volunteering my own time. As making a donation to a cause only takes a few seconds, going into the field and actually getting my hands dirty is something I can not control and has oppertunity costs.

These children were all in high school and really impressed me, they were all taking the right steps and starting early. Truthfully the interviews were horrible, probably the worst interview experience I’ve ever been through, however the energy, drive and detertimination of these youths was the reward.

Got to meet a few new faces, as we arrived there was this girl in a great fitting suit trying to pay the parking machine. She was running back and forth trying to break a twenty, as the machine only accepted exact change and she needed $10. Her name is Michelle and is a consultant for KPMG, her suede heels got on Larry’s nerves. Anna the event coordinator actually remembered me from high school, I on the other hand was pretty embarassed that I did not recall her. Khoa who I overheard during the interview process struck me as a person who really cares and is compassionate about the futures of these youths. His tips and feedback to his interviewees motivated me to do a better job.

After the mock interviews we went to the Exploratorium (aka. palace of fine arts), Crissy Field, and Fort Point to do a little photobugging. Not completely satisfied with the results but the just glad I got a chance to go out and shoot.

Caught dinner at Tommy’s Joynt off Van Ness, I haven’t been here in over a year. It did not disappoint and the hofbrau nazi was actually nice. Ended the night at Aimee’s place…couple glasses of wine and entertainment by Spike.

Well…till next time.

SF Gallery

-wallace

I’ll have to admit, yesterday I was a clusterfuck. It was the first gorgeous day in a long time yet it was one of the worst days of the year thus far for me. This is an edit of what I wrote yesterday (it’s 11am on April 18th, 2006 right now).

Things happen for a reason, and although many times it is out of my scope of understanding I have to move on and respect changes as they are out of my control. In a perfect world many things would be different however we live on Earth and are all human. None of us lead that perfect life, there are facets in all our existances that we’d like to improve or change. For better or worse, we’ll have to deal with those facets one at a time. It’s simply not the right time for this at the moment. I know only a few of you know what I’m talking about or what happened, but let’s keep it this way, if I wanted you to know I would of told you already.

Back to the original game plan before things got complicated, things are still not crystal clear however the fog has settled. I am hell bent and back on track to get Chane Group or some generic faceless name like ‘Greystone Funding’ or whatever I decide to call my brokerage up and running within the next three years. My only goals for this year is obviously another vehicle and remodel my condo. Next year who knows…maybe my condo will be on the market and it’s time to find that Eichler I’ve always wanted, I can modernize that for the following 2 years. I also hope to travel quite a bit, now that I really have no strings or obligations. Well…let’s see how my savings account holds up, I left a bunch to Janus and Fidelity to manage, a nice chunk in Ing and just a few pennies in my bank account. I’m thinking of dumping Ing for HSBC, what do you think? Might also trade my Amex Platinum for the HSBC Platinum…hmmm…I’m excited.

There’s a re-occuring theme in many of my entries and that’s my friends. They’re there for me, and I’ll always be there for them. Thanks for being there when it counts guys and gals. Randy and a few others made my day yesterday, It’s sunny out and I’m ready to head out with a smile.

Randy: you going into the office?
WChane: i will
if i stay at home i’ll have too much time to think
although i dont’ see myself getting squat done at the office either
but i’ll be around people.
Randy: man
I just dunno what to say
WChane: i appreciate you just listening
sorry to start your week off like this
Randy: Mang
WChane: thanks for understanding and lending a ear.
Randy: I’m always here for you Wallace
You know this
Anytime
just holler

Hey you. (Yes you, this is for you) - Smile. Be strong for me. I’ll see you around.

This is so ghetto that I had to write about it. I am still laughing at what happened, it is that awesome. So I’m writing that entry below and Larry messages me with ‘I need a drink.’ Originally I did not plan on leaving my heated abode, but I’m not going to let him drink on his own either so what did I decide to do? I pack up two bottles of wine (william hill merlot 2002 and i vignaioli di s. stefano muscato d’asti 2005), two wine glasses and a cork screw.

We did not want to pay Vbar or Sino’s $15 cork fee so what did we do? Originally we were going to Club One’s roof top but since we’re both lethargic good for nothing bastards we thought about drinking in the courtyard outside of Starbucks for a second only to realize if we get caught there we could get in trouble. So…minds went to work and we realized the fenced off area at Wahoo’s is private property. They could not ticket/arrest us for drinking in public, so what did we do? Yep, we fucking moved there and pulled the cork.

Larry pimped some brownies from the cute Korean barrista at Starbucks. The merlot actually paired nicely with the chocolate brownie, anyways we touched glasses and just drank the rest of the night away. Conversation topics were all over the place. Instead of bothering us, the security on duty asked us if there was an open restroom, there was none so I sent him into a corner. I had a helluva time. It was awesome and I am definitely willing to do this again.

-wallace

ps. whoever gave me that bottle of merlot, THANK YOU! it was fantastic!

I took a moment to reflect today and realized I’ve changed quite a bit from a couple years before. I cannot say I’ve changed for the good, but I certainly do not believe I’ve changed for the worse. When I took Advertising 126 (which by the way I earned an A in) I learned that ad agencies separate target age groups by 18-24, then 25-34. I’m finishing up my 18-24 years and about to begin my 25-34. So what have I accomplished, and what do I have left to concuer?

Two years ago I was dependent, lost, and blind. It’s harsh to say, but I think I’ve become a completely different person now. Today I have a clear goal of where I want to be, when I want to be there by and how I am going to get there. I have taken an inventory of all the people I know and trimmed the fat; I still have soft connections to many people. I’ll say, ‘Hello’ or maybe send a birthday card, but not much more then that. However I find myself investing much more in those few people I consider real friends, I’ve given up on trying please everyone. It is impossible I’ve come to realize, and the return is just not worth my time.

I have also become less material driven, don’t get me wrong I still like nice things I actually have become quite a prick about things. I realized I desire only the highest quality but will make my purchases based on value. I love watches but I won’t pay $100,000.00 for that Patek Phillipe, it’s simply not me. My Panerai keep me more then satisfied, hell…I even loved the Seiko Monster that I once owned. (A very good friend now loves it). Two years ago I owned a pimped out Audi and realized that I was in love with VW GTI’s. This is nothing new, I’ve always loved these cars, I’m on my third and have been officially stamped a ‘Dubhead’ meaning I can get that VW logo tattooed on my ass any time I wish. Almost all of my friends asked why I was ‘down grading’ that’s I realized my priorities have changed. I stopped giving a fuck about what others thought of me and started to do things for myself. What made me happy, what made me smile, what I wanted, and what pleased me. Anyways…speaking of priorities, changes, and goals…here’s a few random ones.

1. Build my own house. I absolutely HATE track home construction, so to remedy that I will have to commission my own damn house. However before this I’d like to modernize an Eichler. I’ve always found these simple houses attractive.

2. Backpack Europe. At some point I’d like to backpack Europe and possibly the world. Who knows, we’ll see.

3. A garage full of modified VW GTI’s and Porsche 911’s. I’m a Dubhead, it’s only natural that I like Porsches as well. I used to think I wanted a garage full of exotics, who was I kidding?! Well…maybe just one, or two.

4. A set of BBS LM wheels, a friend once told me these were the ultimate wheels. I owned HRE’s at that point (actually he did as well), and thought no way. I have to admit, these wheels are just gorgeous. I’d have to find a car worthy eneough for them.

5. A wife. She will have her own Porsche, modded to the brim by Techart or Gemballa. (I’ll own the Ruf) It will be 6spd and she’ll drive it in a fitted skirt and heels. She will also be my equal, not partner or trophy, she can carry herself and will be a stronger person then I am in certain ways.

6. A motor yacht, I grew up on the water. I learned how to sail very early on and have never been far from it. A motor yacht has always been a dream of mine. The one pictured is an Auzimut, but I’ll settle for a Sea Ray.

7. Financially comfortable. I’m not going to dance around this subject, to do everything I want I have to be what many people consider ‘rich’ I have no desire to be the richest stiff in the mortuary, however I do want to be the one who has lived the fullest life.

8. Do something for my folks. I’m not sure what I can do yet, I have told myself a thousand times that I will buy my folks a pair of cars…but… for two people that has done so much for me I don’t think I could ever repay them. Also…they’re fine on their own, so whatever I do would be…well…just a ripple in the lake.

9. Be my own boss. I just won’t be content working for others. period.

10. Friends. They’ve been true to me thus far, I aim to please.

11. If you thought this list was long or over you’re so wrong. This is only the beginning, and if it sounds impossible then that’s even better. It’s what keeps me motivated, If I didn’t believe I couldn’t achieve these things I wouldn’t of listed them. They are my goals and I’m hell-bent on not only turning my dreams into reality, but I’ll create more as these are met.

-wallace

It’s April, I can hardly believe it, and it is still raining. The weather has been absolutely crazy lately, some storm front has entered the bay area and people have forgotten how to operate motor vehicles. It’s as if they have selective amnesia when it comes to how to use a steering wheel and brake pedal, if you do not believe me HWY 880 is a living testament to my gripes.

Anyways…it’s been awhile since I last updated this thing, so where have I been? Not much actually, you surprised? The photos above tell a simple story, the weekend before Sunny and I decided to grab a few over photographed shots of Stanford. That seemingly easy task of entering then leaving Stanford turned into a full fledged tour of the Stanford Compound. We walked from the northern entrance to the chapel, bell tower, library, Hewlett engineering center, the new promenade, professorville, dormville, upper foothill, looped around the dish area, almost got chased by a dairy cow and by the time I realized where we were the car was a good 3 miles away. We crawled into Pluto’s for a quick dinner then winded down the weekend over hot drinks University Café on University Ave.

Photos:
1. Stanford’s Bell Tower
2. Main Dish in Dish Area
3. New Architecture off Campus Loop

This past Thursday Larry and I decide to spend the day lounging around in San Francisco with not much more then ‘take photos’ on the agenda. We were at the Golden Gate by 10am and started trekking around to explore the different angles. We soon got lost and ended up in the Sea Cliff neighborhood; wow…did I tell you I found my dream house here? Not really, but I would kill for one of these houses. Steps down to the beach, the Golden Gate through your front window and a killer golf course just steps away? I’m in love. From there I found the Legion of Honor, then scooted to Soma where we spend the majority of our time. Toured the Ferry Building, Embarcadero and pretty much just wasted away. Met Alice on Market around 4:30pm then ran into Ally at the float factory, sat around then it was garlic fries and beer at Gorden Birsch. Brooks, Sia, Deno and the others were already waiting for us at Buca d’ Beppo’s so we made our way over and ended the night over pasta and tomato sauce.

Photos:
4. Trolley going onto Market St.
5. Pink Tulips in front of The Legion of Honor
6. Ferry Building by way of Embarcadero Center

Friday was an impromptu party for Phil and Sunny’s birthdays. We went through quite a lot of alcohol and it was an interesting night. I’ll just leave it at that and let your imaginations fill in the blanks. When I walked out in the morning I found Sunny sandwiched between what I thought was the two biggest girls there. I think they were female anyways. Yikes.

Photos:
7. Phil and Sunny – before drinks
8. Jenny’s good at this.
9. Sunny is actually under those things.

the rest of the pictures

In other news Laufer has moved into the city, those of you who live in the met off embarcadero watch out!

-wallace