I don't know about you... but to me, skateboarding (and, snowboarding) are all about being an individual, and not following the herd. The "solitary", not the "masses"...
It's all about standing on your own two feet, plowing ahead, and making it happen for yourself. Designing a world that suits your tastes, and then making "that world" a reality. Respecting the yesterdays, living for today, and always planning another kick-ass adventure for tomorrow. Living life to the fullest, and [maybe] inspiring others to do the same. Breaking new ground, even if you're the only one beating down the path. Fighting for what's right, even if everyone else thinks you're wrong.
As far as doing a blog goes... I've always wanted to do a 'zine. But they're sort of a pain in the ass, and kind of expensive. This is cheaper, and easier. It's also hella faster, more colorful, a bit more "vibrant", and accessible to a worldwide audience... for free.
This, is my 'zine. If you like it? Great! Start your own, write me a letter, and tell me all about it!
If not? Go screw yourself, because I don't care. I don't plan my life around armies of detractors, and I don't stop to listen to gripes and complaints. I'm too busy movin' forward. I have places to check out, people to meet, and stuff to skate (or, ride). You, can do whatever the hell you want.
Any skateboarder (or, snowboarder) in the world can relate to this sort of steadfast independence and determination. Regardless of whether you're a street skater, a vert rider, a mini-ramp champ, a longboarder, a cruiser, an old-schooler, a bowlrider, a speedboarder, a freestyler, a freerider, a racer, a slacker, a newbie, a grom, or a kook. It's all about you, and how you choose to live your life. Not them, or thiers.
That's what it's all about. That's The Solitary Life.
Bud Stratford
Head Kook,
The Solitary Life
