Couldn't let Adanas have all the fun:

Hey guys, Taco here to give you a few life updates that I couldn't quite fit into 140 characters.



Two days ago I officially sold my soul to HiRez and signed a contract with them for a full-time position as an Associate Esports Specialist. Words still don't fully describe my excitement on the matter but I'm really looking forward to working alongside these beautiful buttercups at HiRez and can't wait to see how season 4 unfolds. I've already relocated to Atlanta (the 11.5hr drive hurt a bit), and I'll be working on finishing up some leasing stuff for my new home here and getting my room furnished - so yay, adulthood!



I know some of you are probably curious about my position with Luminosity, and unfortunately I do have to take my leave from the org as it is a conflict of interest considering I'm now a HiRez employee. Even though I was only able to work with LG for the past couple of months the treatment and respect I received from the org was incredible and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about them. They're genuinely the best org I've ever been a part of and I'm extremely thankful to have been with them. I wish them nothing but the best in the future, and of course I'm looking forward to seeing their new SMITE roster in action this upcoming season.



Now, here comes the really emotional part, but it's not all bad! When I first delved into full-time streaming 2-ish years ago I genuinely had nothing going for me. I was a depressed college kid with an old laptop and zero idea of what I wanted in life or what direction I was even going. I had 10 viewers tops when I first started streaming - I didn't think it'd be financially possible to continue investing time into it but I was happy when I streamed/played, and so I chose to pursue that no matter the outcome. This resulted in angry parents and all but one of my IRL friends dipping out on my life because they just thought I was being an idiot and had no future in some "online fantasy." Things were super unstable for me at home, to the point where I couldn't really be at home, and surprisingly enough Sun was willing to back me up and helped me out during that time period greatly. The first year was probably the worst part - not so much because of the fact I had super low viewership, but it hurt knowing how disappointed/upset my family was with me. Still, I knew this industry was the one I wanted to become something in and I was determined to prove everyone wrong about not being able to make it. After I joined Dignitas my family started coming around - they saw the article written about me and semi-realized my passion was starting to flourish. They still weren't too hyped up about things as they wanted me to pursue a career path they saw stability in but we both knew that just wasn't possible at the time.



The growth I experienced for that first year while small was an incredible feeling. From 5-10 viewers in a shitty college dorm room to averaging 150 felt great. I knew I had to keep grinding because it still wasn't enough, but it was a start and that's all I needed to keep me going. For those of you who've experienced the journey with me over the past 2yrs I can't begin to thank you enough. If it wasn't for the community support I've received over the past couple of years I really don't think I'd be where I am today. After HRX I've started averaging 1k viewership a night - it blows my mind that 1 person would even watch me feed in SMITE much less 1,000 of you crazies. So really, from the bottom of my heart, you guys are incredible and mean the freaking world to me.



I'll still continue to stream, but due to having a full-time job now my stream hours will have to be cut back. I'll be aiming for 4 hours a night but it's definitely subject to change and I'll make sure to hit you guys up with a new schedule as soon as I finish getting settled in over here.



Overall, you guys are the best, and I can't wait for this new chapter in my life to begin.



Regards,

HiRez Taco

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