Thursday, September 15, 2011
Snowboarding!
What is snowboarding? Safety foremost. Be careful not to push too hard I've been hearing this question a lot lately. A few words come to mind - expression, progression, respect. I respect all snowboarders out there, it doesn't matter what skill level you're at, all that matters is that you're out their having fun and not being negative. Some people try snowboarding once and just flirt with it. My first time was we I was really young and after that first time I didn't go back for a while. But on a skiing trip to Colorado I decided to give it a try again and got hooked. My cousin said I went out and disappeared for hours. I just couldn't get enough. I just kept doing runs, down and up, down and up, each time doing better and better. Snowboarding can be a real challenge sometimes, but when you finally stomp that trick or nail a line, it's worth it. But snowboarding is so much more than strapping up and riding. It's about the good times, the challenge, and freedom. It's about building jumps, shredding all day long and stickering your board. Most important of all- it's about scaring yourself to death every time you ride. As winter 2011-2012 gets closer, there was a chill in the air, reminding me that it's a day closer to that first snow. Snowboarding isn't for everyone, but draws a diverse crowd. Rome has put up their website for the new season, including all new boards. The sport is growing. I've been messing around at my crib, strapping in and attempting to butter. I've got a feeling this is gonna be a great season.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
9/11
In 2001 I was a freshman in high school. At this point in my life I was pretty content with things. I was sitting in a classroom with my old friend Chris. It was a study hall so it was pretty boring, but we liked to listen to Dee Snider on radio 104.1. I don't remember exactly when we the news broke, but I do remember that the teacher in the room was a Spanish teacher. We had TV's in every room in high school, so when word got around everyone was watching things unfold. The teacher turned off the TV and didn't want to watch, clearly upset with the magnitude of the situation. Classes continued on schedule, however my next class we spent the entire 1 1/2 hours watching things unfold. I felt a rush of emotions that day, a bit uncertain about how to react, and knowing that the world was about to change. As I walked the halls of my school, everyone was talking about what had happened. It wasn't until later that day that things really sunk in. This is a day that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you NYPD and NYFD for all the work you did that day, you are true heroes. And to all who have been effected by 9/11, my heart goes out to you. God Bless America.
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