I’ve been known to do a lot of crazy things… feel free to add skateboarding to that list. It’s like my therapy after a long week of shoots, editing, emails, story-boarding, meetings, etc. I usually skateboard just for leisure but on my last trip to LA I tried a more deadly “sporty” approach. Apuje Kalu and I were actually out west for some location scouting and headed over to the world famous Venice Beach. I think I got inspired by all the kick-flips, alley-oops and nosegrinds because next thing I know I’m skateboarding with the best of them (or worst of them, depending on which way you look at it).
I hope my mom doesn’t read this post because she would kill me for not wearing a helmet. *cues Lupe Fiasco* *also cues theme from “Jackass”*
PHOTO CREDIT: Apuje Kalu (yes, he gets behind the camera too)
We walked up to skateboard heaven.
These are professionals
I got inspired and decided to buy another board.
Meanwhile, Apuje shopped for sunglasses.
My first attempt — this ended badly. 
So I decided to try the smaller hill…. VICTORY! (Look at the intensity on my face)
Tony Hawk, eat your heart out. **Note: This was after an hour of failed attempts
For now, I think I’ll keep my day job but I recommend everyone try something new this year. A new challenge does more for your spirit than you can imagine. I never even owned a camera before 2008 and almost 2 years later photography has completely changed the course of my life. Granted, a skateboard or camera may not be your path but keep switching things up… you may just discover a new passion.
by L10
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