Profile - Chris Baretto

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Chris Barreto's Personal Profile

Updated 10 March 2005

Mr. Christopher Barreto

aka Cheese

Married To TBD

Resides In

Venice, California

Profession

Semi-Pro Consulting

Notes

10 March 2005

Whew!! I just moved from East Coast to West Coast...many reasons for the move...the most important are family, friends and a new/better job in same industry...

Living now in Venice, CA a city/town that offers the 'grit' of Philly city-life in the wonderful coastal climate of LA. Nothing spectacular to report just happy to be closer to the many in the class of '84.

I have already learned to change lanes as most in CA, avoid rush hour traffic, applaud sunsets, and I'm brushing up on the surf-lingo. We'll see how it goes, but it sure feels good now.

Drop a line if you're living in the area....I'm interested in learning about others' favorite spots and hide-aways.

14 October 2004

Whew! What a party! Kudos to organizers and contributors.

I thought it is appropriate to set the record straight as I may have embellished (jokingly so) my hobbies, accomplishments and milestones throughout the course of the reunion weekend.

Hobbies: Well, I like entertaining and enjoy being entertained. This means that I frequently have/go to dinner parties with friends and new acquaintances. I like seeing live music of all varieties, especially in smaller venues and up close.

I regularly travel across US and Europe for work (Accomplishment: I like what I do for my paycheck), and try to arrange my travels such that I have time to meet friends over a weekend or a weeknight dinner.

I make it to Brazil about every 18 months and keep in touch with the remaining family living there. Many asked about Marcelo. I do know he is a proud father and successful in his career, however, I do not keep in close contact with him so I cannot elaborate - it is a long story.

Another hobby is learning something new. I have learned to skull (crew rowing), salsa, and now I am setting my sights on squash. I have a love for public transportation, (stemming from Tico and Route 22) and opt for a cab, train, or bus ride before driving or renting a car.

Milestone/marital status: I have yet to partake in the sacrament of marriage, thus I remain happily single - and straight.

FYI - It is funny, but I discovered throughout the course of the weekend that if I did not mention the 'straight' comment, many classmates would smile knowingly and the topic of conversation would change dramatically. However, if I mentioned 'straight' many would chuckle and ask why? To which I replied that I have considered the sacrament, but I have not yet made it to the altar.

On this note, and as a personal favor to me especially since you have read this far; please click off some Rosary beads/pray that, perhaps, just maybe, "Ms. Right" (rather than "Ms. Right now"), and I cross paths.

If/when this does occur, I will mange the situation and who knows, perhaps I will be blessed with a loving spouse much like the spouses that attended our '84 reunion party. If not, no worries, I'll still be smiling at the 25 year reunion. Cheers!