Initiated into Skate Life

I am surrounded by friends who skateboard. When we would hang out in the summer time they would pull out their skateboard and play skate. I would sit on the sidelines and watch them land crazy tricks. The whole time thinking how in the world do they do that? Up until this point skateboarding seemed dangerous and kind of scary. But now, to me it's fun, thrilling, and it consumes you're mind. It motivates you to keep trying, you can't stop until you land the trick. Even if you're completely exhausted, you don't care, you just want to achieve something that's within arms reach. Determination.

My friend Andy Kapelanski is a boss at skateboarding, atleast to me, so I asked him to show me the way. After two hours and several fails I finally landed and ollie. So check-ch-check it out. There is a longer video that we made where Andy shows how to skateboard for beginners. See what-wha-what's it all about. Work-wa-work it out. Let's turn this party out!

First on My List

To give you more of an idea of what I plan on doing, this past weekend my friend Casey Follen taught me how to play the Marimba. She showed me how to hold the sticks, keep a beat, and stretches for the hands and arms. In two hours I was able to play a song, although it is very simple it's still a complete song. I have several new situations on my list. It could be as simple as successfully performing a magic trick or as complicated as drifting a race car. I would love to hear any suggestions you have.

 

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