Hey all...

So lately it's been pretty rough in these parts. Actually, my life kind of sucks atm to be honest. Firstly, fingerboarding is starting to turn into just something I do when I'm bored. Deck making, etc is starting to turn into a job. Any don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind that BUT when you have the new-found stresses of expenses, loans (from diamondkey), money out to pay other people back, not getting enough orders to Pay off that loan, it starts to become very stressful.

Job+not enough money to pay off the essential things = Stress which = Love, lost.

And speaking of love lost. My girlfriend dumped me on the 6th because and I quote "want's to go hang around with other guys, experiment, find herself, go party, drink, make mistakes and then look for love, Again". And she's been feeling this way for about 3 months so why the f didn't she tell me then? Waste of time. We almost dated for 2 years.

Plus, since most of you probably don't know. I am adopted, and yes I found out in an unfortunate way about 2 years ago and a few days ago I found out my birth-mother is actually in the hospital and apparently has cancer? Social workers aren't allowed to tell me much none the less her location either as I have not met her. On top of that I asked my mom a few months ago why her handwriting was so "sloppy and looked dyslexic" and she started to cry and said my birth-mother was mentally handicapped.

Also I went to the doctor Monday (yesterday) more so a psychologist and he said my brain activity and thinking is a little bit off because I have imbalanced hormones so I need to take pills and herbal tea. So basically I have more emotional hormones than I probably should.
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On the bright side.

I am starting to look for something I can start that is a little more beneficial and something also in my interests. I have decided to start a clothing company called elé LTD Premium Apparel. As of now I am in the process of receiving test materials, and fabrics for shirts, beanies, belts.

The company will start out with beanies, sunglasses, belts, wallets, handcrafted indian bracelets, and possibly t-shirts.

Also,

There is a guy in my hometown that saw fingerboarding as an element for money and is currently selling china products on eBay. To be quite frank I was kind of pissed off from the start but I saw positive in it and we are actually working together. I am using my camera to take pictures and market it but he has the products in hand and are putting them on eBay and such and shipping off.

I am designing a little "flyer/card" to place within each order identifying the Real companies. The company's to support like Flatface, BRR, etc and where to get them. Linking them to Unite and Fingerboard HQ and inviting them to join the scene. Telling them which channels to take a look at, all of that.

PS: I am not linking them to forgiven/diamondkey or berlinwood.

So essentially, yes selling china products are a crime but all it's doing is bringing more people into fingerboarding. Most people want to keep having repeat business so they don't include such a flyer, they say Come back to us! But that is exactly what I don't want. I want them to come to the people who have it together and who support the scene hard. So basically we are the gateway to introducing more people to the scene in a great way.

Just something to do for fun!

Thanks if you read the whole thing,

Mucho love doe guys,

Also here's a song that I really enjoy and helps me in these hard times. I am about 45% native american so I believe it probably runs in my blood to like this kind of music.

Good luck with everything.

Good Luck with everything. Btw none of my Forgivens have showed up yet... Hopefully they will some time..

If the clothing looks good ill buy something!

CasparH wrote:

Good Luck with everything. Btw none of my Forgivens have showed up yet... Hopefully they will some time..

If the clothing looks good ill buy something!

Hmm. PM me about that!
Thanks,

When will a site be up for the clothes? And what style is it? Like smart, skate, etc. Good Luck with your life man, everyone has rough patches and you'll make it thru ok.

Yeah man sounds hard at the moment, hope everythings ok, and your girlfriend, wtf is she thinking that's such a bad thing to say! and yeah clothing stuff sounds pretty sick! hope it all goes well man

good luck

good luck with everything

btw why didnt you know you where adopted

sebastiaanKruik wrote:

good luck with everything

btw why didnt you know you where adopted

Parent's never told me.

And thanks guys

It will be elégant wear! Not weird creature stuff. Plain apparel with tags some branding.

Man, I guess there isn't much I can say about such a hard topic, but good look with the clothing company! interested to see what you come up with
Also, you might get lucky, Elle macpherson might show up at your door thinking you named your company after her, I'm sure she'd love you to help her slip into something more comfortable then who's the unlucky one? Not Ray, he's banging an a-list model.

But bro that was going to be my first name actually. I thought of Elle but then noticed theirs already a magazine with the name.

But ye, once I get in I'll ship her to you! First Class.

<3

I wish you the best with your entire situation man.

I'm really excited to see your clothing too, I'll be looking out

Thanks guys! I'm still trying to pay off the loan but atm I'm just studying skateboarding photography, the elegant age of graphic design and contacting some manufacturers.

good luck with everything man. youve been through a lot!
thanks for the song! very emotional for me to listen to. Im very sympathetic to the Native American Culture. I want to live with some of the few remaining tribes that live off of the land some day for a while.

sucks to hear this man if you wanna chat just pm me

good luck with everything! I think you should put some more energy into diamondkey if you're wondering what direction to go, you've got a great thing there with some awesome ramps - more interesting wood ramps would be awesome to see

Thanks guys! And ye kerry I will since I got you on that fancy facebook on the interwebz.

Hoping to go more granite/mini brick obstacles.

Hey guys! If you're further interested in the clothing company here is a cool photo we took for the "Like" page. I'd appreciate it if you hit that up and maybe shared the page. <3



"Like" Page
https://www.facebook.com/elelimited

Clothing sounds cool I hope you get over this bump in the road

Dude, girls are bitches. I got dumped from what I thought was the girl of my dreams, so I know what you feel to a certain extent. And I want a beanie :O Would you ever make hats? I would love to buy a hat from your company one day if possible.

Yea probably gonna make some 5-panels!!!

I'll buy a 5 panel