ABOUT ME

My back-to-school shopping began at my local Big5 sporting goods store when I was a kid. My parents didn't have much money back in the 80s, so I was only allowed to get one pair of shoes from the under $25 table section. I didn't have a choice to choose the cool shoes, so I made it work. I was conscious of style, brand, and color during my selection process. Most importantly, looking cool and not getting laughed at or made fun of by other kids. So, I chose the best stylish shoes available.

After selecting my pair of shoes, I browsed the store, waiting for my parents to pay. That's when I saw it! The Casio Digital Sport Watch! It was the most incredible watch I had ever seen. The black bezel form, the digital movement, had a Rambo/James bond look and feel. It was an 80s GSHOCK. The 80s GSHOCK had a price of around $15 - $25, but my mom would never buy it for me. We couldn't afford it.

That summer, I set out to mow lawns to make enough money to purchase that watch.

At that moment, I associated wristwatches with style and confidence. That's where my passion and love for watches began. That memory will always be fresh in my mind.