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Blog entry 1.
Well well well,

It’s an memorable day here in the Sang de Vie headquarters…

The not so out-spoken partner, myself- Carl, has taken up the keyboard and is making his first entry into the cavernous blog archives. (‘bout 　＊＠＄＃！！　time Kev keeps reminding me…)

So now he’s off my back.

Since the birth of SdV back in Napa Valley/ San Fransisco 2007, (memories are a bit hazy as you can imagine) Kevin (hereafter referred to as “Big K”) and myself have been on many adventures, encountered many challenging obstacles personally & professionally, and have been on an emotional roller-coaster all the while. From jubilation when we signed our first contract and for every job (regardless of how small and exhausting) we have landed since, to the discouragement of turning down potentially massive projects due to negative “gut feelings” for which we are thankful because they could have been disastrous. All of which have contributed to where we are today- smarter, determined, a little sleep deprived and still broke (for now…ha)!

The last 30 days have been particularly exhilarating. The word is getting out in this small town about us and work is again snowballing.

Consulting is still a high priority, however, we also believe that now is the time to flex a little and take some of our own concepts to fruition. One of them being a retail elixir product with serious scientific document evidence of health benefits that Big K has been incubating secretly for some time now, we are certain will revolutionize the global market place. Interested investors please apply. And the other part being two concepts that have unfathomable franchise potential! We just need a helping hand…

So between writing NDAs, revenue forecasting,　checking blue prints, trademark applications, guerilla parties and team meetings, we still manage to find time to enjoy time with our families - which to us, is the reason we took the leap of faith in each other and formed SdV in the first place. To do, as Jack Black so eloquently put it, “Stick it to the man”!

On a more substantial note, we have recently been handed the keys to a pretty swank joint down in Minami Aoyama. We have been asked to turn it around into a bustling little enterprise and have been busy ironing out the fine contractual and legal details this past week. And even managed to throw a party for our friends at the Tokyo Traders Club who brought close to 70 members. Big K gave them a sample of some of his finest culinary exploits, while I ran the bar and policed the floor. All in all a good time was had by guests and staff alike.

We will let the cat out of the bag as to the name & location of this place as soon as the deal is sealed! The SdV team are all looking forward to having our own place to call a temporary home until it is self sustainable, and then we will do it all over again…

We are thankful for your support and despite our determined expressions, are happy to have so much to talk about!

Till next time,

Carl.