To Darrin Hudson: TRAVELIN' MAN

About Me

Name: jeffstaple

Location: New York, New York, United States

I think everyone had a "Darrin Hudson" in their lives. Darrin Hudson was in my high school, back in Marlboro, NJ. You know, that person that you had to one-up all the time. Didn't matter what it was: Gear, hair, grades, sports, whatever...it was ON. Well for Darrin and I...it was kicks. Plain and simple. Oddly enough, in a school with over 1000 kids, me and him were the only 2 really into sneakers back then. This is my blog dedicated to Darrin. This is to tell Darrin that I'm still out there, and if he wants to battle, here it is son!! Bring it!! I've since lost touch with Darrin, but thanks to him, you all get to check out the kicks I have amassed over the years. So it is here, that I will archive every pair of shoes I own. It’ll include detailed photos, a grading system, a little tidbit behind each one and every single one will be available for purchase. (Simply POST A COMMENT with your offer). Some other little goodies sprinkled throughout also. Even if I updated a different shoe every week, it would take me about 3 years to complete this project. So sit back and enjoy! The project begins January 1st, 2006...

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

TRAVELIN' MAN

I head back to NYC today. I am now preparing my mind for the culture shock that inevitably ensues upon entering a shitty ass New York Taxi and getting stuck on the BQE in traffic.
Airports, in general, are the worst amalgamation of annoying people ever created. I'm in the airport lounge right now listening to 20 of the most inane conversations ever. Thank god for my new headphones.

Before I left, I had a chance to catch up with Hiroshi (who's been traveling a lot himself) and I'm glad to report he is now back in action on the blog front. We had some excellent sushi in Ginza. Some of the best Ikura (salmon eggs) I have ever tasted. A hallmark of a good restaurant? Wasabi is actually handmade. It doesn't come out of tube.
Then we headed back to his place to catch Japan's World Cup game vs Croatia. (0-0) Followed by the new film, United 93. A very, very freightening film. Very well made though.

Check out the rear navigation system on Hiroshi's Mayback. Makes parallel parking a breeze. Looks like a nuclear submarine radar screen.

Yonehara and I were almost leaving at the same time so I stopped by his office to say my last goodbye's. He is off to a Freshness Mag event in Thailand. Thanks again for everything Yone! You a genius!!