Saying so much, without saying a word

A word can give someone power but the lack of usage can leave someone powerless. Sometimes just acting without saying a word can be way more empowering than saying anything at all. I have spent a lot of time in my life trying to empower kids with words and forgetting exactly how I really did it, through action. Thinking back, I have not done everything I said I was going to. I did try but it never panned out always. So I have a new motto starting today. It is an old proverb that is so simple yet so wise; 'Actions speak louder than words...'

Another thing you have to have is a purpose. What are you doing it all for? Money, Power, Respect... or the chance to hear Lil Kim sing it and it sound catchy??? hahaha... There is a method and a reason behind every madness.

So what does this have to do with skateboarding? everything really and nothing at all. Just an idea I had cross my mind and I needed to get out. Maybe it can be a reminder to me as well to get up, get out, and do something since we all need that swift kick in the ass sometimes. I just recorded my to a digital format for the world to see.

So this is what I ask of you, the blog reader... find something you said you wanted to do or have promised yourself you were going to do for a long time. Next, go to it! Who knows what it might lead to, it could be nothing or it could change your life forever. Small things can be a catalyst for change that lead you somewhere in the grand scheme of it all.

So there is some knowledge Plato, Confucius, or Oprah would have drop... in another language and time. Just be glad you didn't have to sit through any commercial breaks. This photo below says it just perfect to me. I saw it on New Years Day and has set a tone for me I feel.




Please Inspire... hope, ambition, the drive to better ourselves is part of what pushes the human race. Without inspiration, the world would not be where it is today (good and bad). The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Be inspired to take that step today. Why should you?... 'Why Not?' is more the question you should ask. Take what you want from these words but I know I will re-read them numerous times over. I like to take my own advice sometimes too.

And here my spirit guide has left. I have nothing else for you. Maybe next time I can channel a leprechaun and find out 'where the gold at...'
thanks for tuning in and don't forget to visit the guest shop on the way out.

Music you have never heard of before...

Music helps you calm down after a stressful day or hyped you up in the middle of a session. Being overseas, I get a chance to hear so many new groups that will never be heard in the US. Friends in different countries are always turning me on to new groups all the time. The downside to this is I also miss out on groups in the US or hear about them 3 months after they are already played out. I am not losing sleep over it though...

So here are one artist you have never heard that you should HAVE to see. I know after you will be blown away. His name is: Speak, The Hungarian Rapper
Just watch the video... the whole thing and then see the influence the US has on the rest of the world. Enough said...

My Fully Flared Blueprint Moment aka London

London was amazing even thought the weather had been off and on.
Colin Kennedy showed up at Southbank out of nowhere one of the days. I have know Colin for years and it was good to see him again. To everyone out there he did the DVS 'Skate More' video. Good stuff for sure...

So while there, one of the guys working with Ty Evans on Lakai's 'Fully Flared' was shooting... That video is going to be AMAZING!!! Check out the kit below. Fully HD Flared...



The Girl Demo was pretty rad at Southbanks. I got to see the hype man himself, Brandon Biebel, in full effect. I just wish I could have seen the Milton Keynes session afterwards.

After $10 extra value meals, $4 cokes, $8 subway trips, etc... I had to come back home. London is great but a little too high stress for me. Thanks to the Matix UK guys for a good time, Will Harmon, all the kids in London, and anyone who helped make the trip good. Good looks on a crazy trip Vivien. Next time, I am all about the Wales sessions. Going back to family roots then.

Videos coming soon...

To the start of a good trip London

I am in London now shooting with my friend Vivien Feil and the Matix UK team. Day 1 of the trip has been a blast and some good footage already logged to the Lappy 486. I should have some new clips up on the youtube site soon from the looks. London is calling and yes i will accept the charges at local dialing rates.

For all the kids in the States, check out American Misfits starting next month on FUEL TV. I have a segment on the show this season called European Misfits. It is the reason I am here in London shooting. Click here for more info on the show.

Bedtime for me now. Until the next entry... skate krooked..

First Blog Entry... Welcome to the Web

So welcome to a start of an adventure I don't know how often I will keep updated. It was only 3 months ago that I finally started posting my old videos online. I have been so out of of the tech phase for so long that I felt like I lived in rural West Virginia in the age of the Pony Express. Knowing my OCD, I will have it updated all the time..haha...

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls... welcome to the madness I call my life. I hope you enjoy a brief window into my existence.