Many years ago I became a big fan of NASCAR Racing. I had transferred from our Central Technical Service Group at NB Power Corp to our IT division. I became good friends with a new co-worker who was into NASCAR3 simulation racing. We formed an online racing league, complete with local business sponsoring our races. I even had someone build me a simulator, complete with a car seat from a local stock car. It took me a while to get good at holding my line during races and unfortunately I caused a few wipeouts. During the races we would chat, text and audio. After taking out a buddy in the race I started to see F@#$ Jack in the chat window. We would often go to the local pub to watch races and after a while, I picked up the nickname FJ. You see we all had our own car number that matched a professional NASCAR driver and my number was #3 so I had to live up to the driver reputation. Dale Earnhardt. My first time seeing a live NASCAR was the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001 and it changed my world. You see, Dale died that day in a collision in turn #3
I went trough a period of adjustment and re-evaluation of the value of a hero. I lost interest in NASCAR and I had to find another way to get me back to the love of life. Well, if you know NASCAR, it is a world of business, love and pleasure. I took a leave of absence from work and created an online business and company. FJ World Inc. So today, my FJ nickname has a double meaning. The one mentioned above and Frere Jacques. I have 7 sisters and a brother so FJ was predetermined all along. Welcome to my world. @fjworld Now how is that for a #TooFuckeh experience. #LOLZ