Hello my name is…
Jason Arnold.
Aka…
J, J Dog, JDA, Jarnold.
I was born in…
Alabama, raised in Southern Oregon and Southern California. Been in Orange County since ‘85 with a winter on Kauai and a few years in Mammoth.
The reason that you’re reading about me is…
I guess someone finds me interesting… No, I’ve been in the surf, snow and skate industry for 15-plus years and am a shameless self-promoter.
I work for…
Myself! I direct marketing for Blackhart Brotherhood (a design/marketing firm) and Allyance apparel.
Right now I’m working on…
Keeping my forehead off the desk.
But I’d rather be…
Sleeping!
The worst job I ever had was…
One of those temp gigs where you sit there for six hours applying labels. Torture. I lasted about a week.
My most prized possessions are…
By far, my 13-year old daughter (if she can be considered a “possession”). Materialistically, I’d say my surf ridin’ stick and my books.
The first thing I do in the morning is…
Wake up grumpy, smoke a cig, go to work.
The last thing I do at night is…
Go to bed tired.
My mama always said…
When I was just a baby, my mama told me “Son, always be a good boy, don’t ever play with guns.”
I love it when people…
Do what they say and say what they mean, are having a good time, don’t complain all the time, and are down to earth no matter who they are or what kind of status they have.
I can’t stand when people…
Lie, cheat and steal. I also can’t stand it when people won’t stand on their own two feet and take responsibility for their actions.
The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen is…
My daughter, Jessie! She saved my life probably.
I am what I drive/ride, which is…
I rock a long and wide van.
If you ever see me walking down the street…
Please don’t run me over or throw anything at me.
My most notable run-in with the law was when…
Oh boy, there’ve been a few, no comment.
If I had to say sorry it would be because…
I made a girl cry or did something stupid to one of my friends ‘cause I was drunk.
I lose control when…
I drink whiskey or tequila, which is why I haven’t drank either in over ten years.
The last time I swore I’d never drink was after a night of…
Drinking. Last night led to me saying just that this morning!
Future projects and plans include…
Plenty of ongoing projects with Allyance; we’ve just wrapped up two surf contests and the tradeshow circuit; snow is probably flying by now so gearing up for the season. My plans are to become filthy rich while maintaining my dirt bag lifestyle.
And before I leave I’d like to give a shout out to…
My family! Without the support of my folks, who have shown me by example the importance of sacrificing for those you love and the imperative need for honesty, and my daughter being born, I probably would have been in a bad place. Also, my close friends, you know who you are, thanks for the support!
I’m voting for…
Voting is for those that actually think they’re gonna make a difference. That’s pretty cynical huh? My politics are best kept to myself.
