Ahh skateboarding. For many it’s a hobby, a leisurely activity. For few, it’s a career. For me, it’s pure laziness. I’m not saying that I don’t enjoy it; it’s just simply easier and a realistically faster way to get around. Sure, walking is cool and all, but it gets old and boring after a while, so hey, why not try something else. I’m not the fastest talker or thinker and certainly not the fastest walker. Biking is a hassle. So skateboarding is a solid alternative, especially if you look suave doing it.
Looking back, I wish I calculated all the time saved because I rode a skateboard somewhere rather than walked. All that extra time to spend procrastinating! All those trains I would have missed, all those classes I would have been late to, all saved by the trusty skateboard. And yea as you all were probably wondering, yes, skateboarding has some other great benefits too. For instance, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been smoothly coasting down to class and seen everyone stop what they’re doing just to watch me glide along. All the “Hey Will! You’re so awesome and great at skateboarding, can I be your friend?” Again, I can’t tell you how many times that has happened cause it never has, but one day, one day…
Skateboarding in the middle of the street and through crowds of students is borderline dangerous at times, but what’s life without a little risk. All the honks and yells and narrowly missed cars and people really get your blood going. But on a serious note, skateboarding can change the way you view things. A hill is another opportunity to enjoy gliding down. A pothole or crack is an opportunity to test you’re turning. A speed bump is chance to see how injured you can get. All of these things, which, unfortunately, so many people will go without experiencing, are what make up the wonderful activity called skateboarding.
Ps. Yes, I have eaten the pavement several times in my day in front of many people, and yes, it is extremely embarrassing.
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