Hey everybody!
Sorry about not being able to post in the last few months. I've been working in Conyers at my restaurant that opened in November. We don't have internet at my restaurant, which sucks balls...but hopefully by the end of this week, I will be online at the restaurant.
I know many of you are wondering wtf is going on with Waba, so here are some insights and thoughts I wanted to share with you:
SAD TRUTHS ABOUT WABA:
-I did NOT sell the Tournament Center, we were kicked out because we could not afford it and there was a willing tenant that the landlord could actually get rent money from.
-The remaining Waba Game side is in limbo, because we can NOT afford the rent and other bills. I'm just hoping the landlord gives us time to figure things out or at least have a few more events to build good memories from.
-In the three and a half years Waba has been open, we have NEVER been out of the red (never profited). I paid thousands of dollars every month to work and keep Waba open ever since I came to GA. I'm NOT crying about it though, because I got to do what I wanted to do. I got to meet cool people and had a some great times at Waba.
-Gaming Centers/Lan Centers are dying. Waba will die as well, it's just a matter of time. I'm just trying to prolong it's life as long as I can. I've been a gamer all my life, and I've been in the gaming business for over 12years...it's a part of me and always will be. That will never die.
-I have exceeded my limits and gained unimaginable debts keeping Waba on life support.
-This is the last year...maybe the last few months of Waba at it's current location.
BETTER THOUGHTS:
-Waba is NOT dead yet.
-Some of you couldn't care less if Waba was to die (close), but some of you do care. I choose to focus on the ones who give a ***.
-Waba is NOT the venue. Waba IS a concept of building community with the common interest in gaming and other interest shared by me and my friends. So, in that sense, Waba will NOT die.
-We have events still to be experienced before Waba moves along to another place. There is a future for Waba, in short term and in the long term as well.
-Waba still has options and plans that will be shared in the weeks to come...so, for the people labelled 'Wabers' or 'Wabagamers' or whatever, keep the faith. Don't let the haters run the game, we keep playing even when they say 'game over'. We reset and play again.
RANDOM THOUGHTS:
-Some of you are thinking, 'If Waba is doing so bad and he's in such debt, then how did he get money to start a restaurant?' I know I don't have to answer this, but at the same time my supporters should know. I have no money, but I have excellent credit...but banks will NOT give business loans these days, instead they will give credit cards that I can max out and go into bigger debt. Credit cards got the ball rolling, but what really made the restaurant a reality is the trusting investment from my extended family who sold their ancester's land in Korea to fund this business venture. It swells my heart to think how lucky I am to have such support. They see potential in me that I hope for. It motivates me to no end to succeed and not let them down.
-I don't mean to get deep or cheesyish, but it's what's real right now. You're gonna think what you think, but negative perspectives will not alter my perspective.
-I know in the past I made mistakes and bad decisions with Waba and life in general, but those things are the past. I learn, I grow, even though I'm old (38), I still learn. I think God let's me experience all these failures to prepare me for the success. I think life is about growth and meeting and exceeding your potentials. I believe everyday is a new start, and it's up to us to keep the right positive perspective to elevate our lives into something better. I believe my history is not a prediction of my future, only a preperation of it. I will still make more mistakes, but far less in between the right decisions I will make.
WABA'S LAST? SMASH TOURNAMENT RELATED:
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March 6th Tournament Event ... 2pm to Midnight+.
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Door Fee will be $10 (Not $15) Please Pre-Register anyways, so we know how many people to expect.
-(Midnight+) = there will be some activities after midnight, but NOT all night. those who can stay and hang with us to watch movies and play games are welcomed. we will be playing it by ear on how long we actually stay open after midnight. the official time for this event will stand at doors open at 2pm and end at midnight.
-If you do NOT want to attend or think the door fee is too high, please do NOT hate and discourage others not to come. Just skip the event and let the people who want to come enjoy it.
-This Event will greatly determine if we have another Smash tournament at this location or not. If you are able to support us for this event, please come out.
-Melee and Brawl: Teams first followed by Singles.
-More details to Come.
P.S.:
-Please quote and re-post segments you think are important.
-Please keep your negaitive comments to yourselves and just skip the event if you don't want to come.
-Thank you all for your support.
Min Jun : Waba Owner
e-mail:
wabagames@yahoo.com
