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Wed, 31 Dec 2003
year end wrap-up
2003 was a pretty interesting year for me. It was a down year for the
economy in general, and not exactly an ideal time to try and start a
new business venture. Hijinx Downtown has been a terrific learning
experience and I'm definitely glad that I did it. I'm particularly
lucky to have chosen a good partner who is willing to do what it takes
to float such an enterprise. Kevin Wu is the heart and soul of Hijinx
Downtown. I'm only there a few days out of the week, and the rest is
all Kevin.
Downtown is kind of similar to Willow Glen in that it is an honest to goodness neighborhood, not a shopping district. Downtown is full of good people who are thrilled to have a store like Hijinx in the neighborhood. Everybody from the students at San Jose State to the fans and the families live in the area are jazzed to be able to buy good comics downtown again.
Looking back over the year, I'd say the true Hijinx Comics was finally born in 2003. There is still a lot of work to be done, but I think I'm pretty much set with the current layout, and there's just enough room to grow in the coming year. The people I have to thank most (besides JK) for all of this are all of you loyal customers who make either Hijinx part of your weekly routine. Without your passion for comics and your willingness to support mine, none of this would have happened.
God bless you all in the coming year.