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23/05/2012
 

I can’t believe I get paid to do this…

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Written by: Jarod

I’m so blessed I get to do this for a living, travel, MC, surround myself with great people, brands, companies, products, fun and all of it is just a blessing…
Check out my last kind of week in a nutshell…

Headed to Vegas for the Toyota World Convention, this is Toyota’s convention that happens only every 4 years and has NEVER happened in the U.S. it’s for all super execs and distributors essentially of Toyota to show off the brand past, present & future…
I was asked to MC the Scion drift demo featuring Fredric Aasbo & Ken Gushi…

The desert means civilization…
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You can still see some drift scars (rubber) still from Vaughn Gittin Jr & Justin Pawlak from the Monster Energy Cup drift demos we put on…
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Crazy fresh setup!
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Thanks Steve…
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Like a caged beast the race LF-A…
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Driven by…
Mr. Toyoda…
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Elvis vs. The Norwegian Hammer…
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Really love this xB minus the DJ set up…
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The FR-S concept, I saw the production FR-S & FT-86 but I CANNOT show you those pics…
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Toyota history…
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My homie Dave Mirra was in town in Phoenix doing a signing at the local Subaru dealership so had to come by and have him sign Parker’s bike, thanks Dave…
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The homies of Venice Beach sent me a care package of goods Rogue Status & DTA thanks fellas…
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Really like this tee…
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Last but NOT LEAST! Some winter shoes, yet lite!!!!!
Native Shoes hooked up some of their latest shoes and some for the family…
I introduce to you the Jimmy…
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a fuzzy lined Rip stop upper and the same Native material base…
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Wifey caught a pair of The Howard
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Parker & I are hyped on our Fitzsimmons,
Lined, awesome & ready to be worn!
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Like father….
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Like son….
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PJ also caught a pair of The Jeffersons…
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KEEP IT LITE!
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About the Author

Jarod
Born Nor Cal, grew up in San Diego sparked by the automotive industry & fueled by all things interesting and pop culture. Gets paid to MC & host events & brand ambassador. Twitter @JarodCapitalA + www.JarodDeAnda.com for more info



 
 

 
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