February 29th, 2008 by Dennis Matsunaga
If you know me, then you know what I am talking about. For security reasons, I won’t name the employer directly.
I was pretty nervous throughout the week. I guess that’s just me, trying to be perfect and getting things right the first time. Lots of classroom time, learning TONS of material. A lot of interesting things that I would have not known otherwise and that’s just in the first week. What I enjoy about it is the teamwork that is taking place. While it’s not a gigantic, collective group, we all watch each other’s back. We only had one day of physical activity, and it was great. I hung in there, even though the instructor said he was taking it easy on us!! I just have to keep running to maintain some endurance. It all went by pretty quick and I don’t plan on letting up. I tend to keep at this 110%. I’m sure it will get harder as it goes, but I am confident I can make it.
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February 21st, 2008 by Dennis Matsunaga
Today marks and end of a chapter, and start of a new one. Today was my last day working in Hayward. 14-1/2 years!! My first, and only real job out of High School. It was a surreal experience today while I gathered my things. I didn’t want to say goodbye to anyone. I was suprised in the morning by a gift from the employees. Reality hit and I needed to gather myself for a moment. It still doesn’t feel like all of this is happening. I’m sure when Monday comes, I’ll know FOR SURE that this is all for real. To just say I will miss people from work is an understatement. It’s half of my life I am leaving behind. (okay, I know I’m not 29!! lol) I will do my best to keep in touch. If anyone from work is reading this, I wish you luck and I will always keep you in my thoughts. – D
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February 14th, 2008 by Dennis Matsunaga
Since I mainly use my .net for pics, I rarely do anything here. If you are just checking things out, I have some BIG changes coming in 2008. First thing is my career change, or should I say, start of an actual career. Almost 15 years at my current job, and I am making the change. SCCDOC, here I come!! Second thing will be fatherhood!! Wifey is 11 weeks along and all appears to be good!! Two life changing events and we are only 2 months into the year!
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March 4th, 2007 by Dennis Matsunaga
Went from TEIN S-Tech’s, 17 x 8.5 wheels, and 10mm OTG rear spacers to TEIN Basic coilovers, 15 x 8 wheels, and OTG -3 camber shims. It was a very nice day to work on the box. The drop could have been a bit more, but I’m satisfied with the final product.

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February 11th, 2007 by Dennis Matsunaga

I’ve had these bad boys since early December.. Have had tires on them for a few weeks now.
Work Equip 01’s. 15 x 8 all around with a 25 offset upfront and 10 in the back. An “A” disc up front and an “O” in the back. Tires are 205/50/15 Falken Ziex 512’s. To make the toaster sit just right, I got some TEIN basics on the way. Should have everything on the box just in time for good weather!
UPDATE: Works – check.. TEIN’s – check.. OTG Camber Shims – check.. Good Weather – Check.. This stuff is going in 3/3!!!!!
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February 9th, 2007 by Dennis Matsunaga
Okay… I FINALLY got access to this thing.. Took a minute so I suppose I’ll just run with it…
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