What’s the dealio, yo?

Since coming home, I keep having these desire to write, crazy ideas about climbing mountains, traveling the world and yet I just haven’t been making the time lately to write. The longer I go between posts the more of these ideas of pure awesomeness leave and get replaced by others. 

I think I mentioned at some point that my summer job has been as a bar tender. After a nearly 2 year hiatus from the industry, I am back into slinging drinks. Brewsters specializes in our own craft brew beers and many are delicious (right now the exception is the West Coast Steamer – don’t get steamrolled).  The place has been fun to work at and on some days quite lucrative.  The management team is great, the staff is great, its not often you find a inviting environment like that.  

This summer I had 3 modeling jobs in Calgary, one I will post pictures of as soon as I learn where to get my hands on the magazine.   I auditioned for 2 TVC’s and made it to the shortlist of both, but unfortunately didn’t book either. Thanks again Adam and the Studio 35 team (www.studio35photo.ca).

Found it!

I also attended a few weddings, Congrats Bonnie and Clayton as well as Rob and May, I wish both you couples a long loving marriage and thank you for allowing me to be part of your celebration. Here is a few pics of the shenanigans.

Back to the dealio. MASSIVE UPDATE!

Ooo what's next!

All summer I have been pondering what is my next move. Should I stay or should I go now, Clash style. I decided on keeping both opportunities open.  Immediately I picked up the preceding mentioned bar job to earn cash, I continually apply for Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Agricultural sales jobs in Calgary and Toronto, and keep open discussions about Seoul, Tokyo or Hong Kong with my agents.

And its here! My next move, unlike Bobby Fischer I am not 6 moves ready in my head, but instead going play by play. SEOUL here I come.  The contract is signed and delivered, no need to seal as its emailed these days. 

Good Things Keep on Running

Before I get started here is one of my latest pictures. And I am actively using my twitter now find me at @wintonyk and instagram username 'wintonyk' One Charlie Harper look alike coming your way. 

With a little CCR stuck in my head, I have just rolled into my place after another 10 k run. Finally they are getting a little easier. An old buddy from Jr. High and I have taken to getting back into the running groove.  Today my dog Diesel joined us. I think he is a little tired.  

One week after settling my feet back into Calgary I started bar tending. There is a Brewing Company and Restaurant called Brewster’s in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It’s been a great experience so far, and continues on from my previous bartending experience. As the name implies beer is the specialty, with an endless selection premium craft brewed beers, there is one no matter what your taste buds desire.  For me it’s our Bow Valley Brown Ale, but the River City Raspberry Ale is certainly the most popular.  

In the modeling world, I have been a little busy, for Calgary that is. Last week I managed to squeeze in 2 photo shoots. For the first one I had a wonderful “date” with a beautiful blonde woman from Saskatchewan. The whole team was great to work with, it’s such a pleasure working with a good photographer and team.  It creates a world of difference when everyone is professional and knows what they want from the shoot.

The second shoot was the following day shooting for Marks (formerly Mark’s Work Warehouse). When the company shifted it moved to a more general lifestyle store, selling some more casual clothes. This shoot was from the waist down for some new trendy jeans.  Once again everyone acted very professional making thing easy. Are you noticing a trend in Canada?

Not hating on the caliber of photographers I worked with in Asia, but there is certainly a degree of separation in talent and available resources. Whether it be lighting or creative direction I found this a nice treat.