Background on work/life and longest post, i promise

To start off I should say why I moved to seattle, I did it for a job. I accepted a position with K2 Sports as a ski design engineering technician. This is my dream job, or at least what currently sparks my interests most. I took a big risk moving out here, I left my family, friends and girlfriend in colorado. I still think about my decision to relocate here but know this kind of opportunity doesnt happen often. Plus its a great adventure for me, something completely new to experience.

My Work - Working for k2 sports has its perks. My desk is surrounded by about 1000 pairs of skis, lots and lots of inline skates, (dont call them rollerblades, learned that lesson) snowboards, helmets, ski poles and skateboards. Its a relaxed environment where half the personnel skateboard to meetings. The dress code is also fairly relaxed, jeans and a tshirt are common where khakis and a collard shirt are rarely sported. Of course K2 has to be different and has chosen to be located on Vashon Island, a rural island in the Puget Sound. With this comes a commute via ferry to and from work. a 25min ferry ride surrouned by 20min drives leads to a long but relaxing commute. The picture above is taken from the ferry leaving Vashon Island some day in Feb, they dont have this in Colorado. I have been given the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the ski industry. A recent photo shoot of Eric Pollard was actually shot at my press at work and should be in magazines next year. I'll take some pictures of me doing the same things and we'll compare. I will elaborate on my job in future postings to keep this short.

Where i live - I live in a 3bed townhouse in Fremont Seattle with 2 guys I met on craigslist. They are both realestate brokers and work different schedules than I do. When we're home together they are fun to be around and have introduced me to some of their friends, ones I can even call when I want to be social. Fremont is self proclaimed "Center of the Universe" and features a statue of Russia's Lenin in the center of town. (I got this picture online, I dont know the girl waving in the picture.) All i have experienced in downtown Fremont is getting my haircut, but i'm looking forward to exploring it further. Theres a grocery store a few blocks from home, a gas station, and a brewery as well. I have yet to visit the brewery but will plan on a tour when the weather is nice. I dont know my way around too well yet so I stick to the streets I know , I still consider getting lost as exploring.

Stay tuned to future blogs, they will be recapping my recent epic skiing voyages with lots of pictures.