Jason lives in Jason's World. His blog is but a small glimpse into this world.
Happy new year! Jan 07, 2010 - 01:39 PM
We’ve all made our new year’s resolutions, and despite how absurd they may be, we have every intention of sticking to them. Along with the usual lose weight, get in shape, and quit whatever bad habit that may be ailing us, we’ve also made a new year’s resolution for the magazine; to have a cleaner, fresher look. To be more riveting and compelling. To be more editorial-like and edit. To keep the office cleaner than it is now. Maybe. To not let typos get the best of us. To continue getting you the top stories and product reviews in the most comprehensive, unbiased, and honest way possible. To produce more of our quirky and informative little films. To be all that we can be because knowing is half the battle. And to simply be more in general. Yes, we are going to do all this for you, and we’re going to do it with smiles on our faces. Hopefully. 2010 will be the best year yet. Happy new year, everyone!
RepreZent! Dec 17, 2009 - 02:47 PM
We finally got a hold of one; a Chinese car. And of course, Stephen hands it to the only Asian guy on staff to review. We’re going to have fun with this one. Rucky day!
So far, so good! Nov 13, 2009 - 11:52 AM
Despite losing an entire day yesterday to hectic scrambling at airports, delayed flights, and smelly passengers, I finally reached my destination here in Queens, New York. It’s certainly much windier here than I thought. And while Stephen, Charles, and John are convinced that I’m going to get mugged, everyone I’ve run into so far has been unbelievably friendly. I’m fact, within half an hour of me being here, I got my first opportunity to try New York style pizza, courtesy of a very generous man on the elevator at the hotel. He was carrying the pizza box up to his room, and after some small talk in the elevator, he offered me 2 slices of his gigantic pepperoni pizza and a can of Diet Coke! How random is that?
The architecture here is profoundly urban yet beautifully industrious. The subway runs like clockwork, kids are playing soccer in the street, the deli’s here aren’t just places to eat, but more like the little convenient stores back home, taxi’s are everywhere (Literally, everywhere. I haven’t not seen a yellow cab every time I turn a corner.), and really the overall sense of American industrialism is quite pronounced. It’s very different here, and you know what? I’m loving every second of it.
The film festival is just a few hours from now. And as I sit here typing, I can’t help but think just how awesome tonight’s going to be. Once again, if you’re in the New York area, stop by the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts for the world premier of Carpet Racers. The showing is at 8pm. I hope to see you here!
Ps. Woot for first to blog on Friday the 13th! :D
The BIG apple. Nov 09, 2009 - 10:53 PM
In just a few short days, I will be heading off to New York for the very first time. I’m hilariously anxious, excited, and as giddy as a school girl. Ok, I know what you might be thinking; so what? But I sparkles you, this is a big deal. You see, whilst in New York, I will be attending the world premier of the long anticipated documentary film, “Carpet Racers - A Crash Course.” This is the first RC related full length film EVER, and to miss out on this opportunity to see it on the big screen, I feel, would be a tremendous disservice to not only myself, but to our hobby as well. If you’re in the New York area, or have the means to get there, I invite you to come join us for the world premier of “Carpet Racers.” The film will be playing at the Queens International Film Festival at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Bennett Hall. The showing is on Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 8PM, sharp! Come hang out, say hi, show your support, and watch a movie with us! It’s guaranteed to be a good time!
Here’s the official film trailer.
The second item on my agenda: to find out just how good New York style pizza really is. Film and pizza updates to come.
iHobby, you hobby! Oct 26, 2009 - 04:54 PM
This year’s annual Chicago iHobby show was quite possibly my best year thus far, and oddly enough, it wasn’t because of the show itself. Not to discredit any of the exhibitors, because there were tons and tons of cool new products, which you will be reading about very soon! But for me personally, it was a great show because of all of you and all of your feedback and comments. It’s one thing to hear it second hand, but to hear it from the proverbial “horses mouth” is… I’m not really sure how to describe it. The word priceless comes to mind, but I’m trying to avoid sounding like an American Express commercial. Nonetheless, it was a very good feeling. Never have I heard such uproarious praise for our videos. Well, at least I’ve never actually heard it in person. This was especially true for our most recent Long Jump film. Apparently, Stephen hears stuff like this all the time about our videos, but for me to hear it directly from viewers is a totally different feeling. To have had the opportunity to experience so many of you approach me (by the way, I love the random, “Hey, are you that guy on Youtube jumping cars?”) tell me how much you enjoyed watching our videos and sharing your laughter is very, very, very well worth the countless hours of late night editing. The most profound statement of the weekend came from one man who told me, “I subscribed to your magazine because of that video.” I have to say, I was rather speechless after that.
You know, I’ve never really learned how to accept compliments and have always in some way, shape, or form, felt an awkwardness when one was passed along. Not that I don’t appreciate it, but more so, just not knowing how to react. However, sitting here thinking about it, I think I’ve finally got it figured out. So on behalf of Stephen, Aaron, Charles, John, and myself, this blog is a collective thank you to every single one of you for reading, for watching, for laughing, for supporting, and for enjoying what we do. Thank you so much!
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled. We’ve got a lot more on the way!
JASON
