J.C. Imes:
CLASS OF 1983
Centennial High SchoolClass of 1983
Pueblo, CO
South High SchoolClass of 1983
Pueblo, CO
The Wardlaw-Hartridge SchoolClass of 1983
Edison, NJ
Roncalli Middle SchoolClass of 1979
Pueblo, CO
J.C.'s Story
After high school, the call of "go west, young man" took me to California, where I had many, many adventures. I lived in San Luis Obispo for five years, and was then swept up into Silicon Valley in the 90's (you may remember I was into computers). I did the whole ride there: multiple companies, going public, going bust... the whole dot-com play book.
Like many of my computer-head, 80-hours-a-week peers, I got burned out and dropped out of the high tech cutting edge and went high-touch instead, switching careers to hypnotherapist. I think the mind and body demand balancing after a while, you know? And I was too tech for too long. I moved out of the valley and back down to San Luis Obispo to try and recover a bit of balance and health. Had a hypnotherapy office open for ...Expand for more
about three years, but as beautiful as SLO town is, the economy is somewhat lacking, you might say.
So I trekked up north to join my parents and sister in Portland, Oregon. I now do web site development, edit and produce online courses for continuing education, and software for associations and non-profit groups. I live with my fabulous life co-star girlfriend, who is a writer and podcast producer and a bit of an Internet celebrity in the crafting world.
I love living in Portland. Apart from the rain, which takes a bit to get used to. The transit system is so good, you can actually live without a car! I sold my car in 2005 and my girlfriend sold hers in 2007. Light rail, bus, bike and walking is great for health, reading time, and the wallet.
What have you been up to?
Register for Free to view all details!
Yearbooks
Register for Free to view all yearbooks!
Reunions
Register for Free to view all events!
Photos
