Skate
A Documentary on Skateboarder Seth Connor
Jan 2014

Usually the small town of Highland is quiet and traffic is stetched out for hours on Rt41.  this year the blizzard gave our new year a chage of scenery.  Sitting in my parents new townhouse, mom has made a cozy spot in the basement for my new writing haven.  The laptop I blog on isn't mine, but I do buy my own Kcups.  Mom bought me a dozen pairs of black pants somewhere around here so I don't have to wear the same ones over and over.  They were used for my server job at the wedding hall.

Mom also brought me a collection of scarves in every color.  In this brutal cold season, my neck gets very cold.  Its still dark out this morning at 6:56 a.m. and I decided to get a start on my notes on Connor, a 22 year old co-worker from Crown Point, IN who skate boards for a hobby.  He says its not a hobby its more of a lifestyle he aggreed to that.  When the weather is permitting he takes off on his skateboard with a dozen other skaters up and down stairs, parks, and streets.

Connor says the nose blunts, 360's, and front sides are common maneuvers he thrashes out of his board.  The tall green eyed Irish skater feels learning, progressing, and collaborating with other skaters is a past time he will carry on for life.  Twisting and turning I can only imagine the icy region of cold Highland Indiana for them skaters.  There is this place called Asylum located in north Chicago that Connor takes his skateboard and practices there.  Connor skates for 8 hours straight at the Asylum where skaters have access to the right lay outs to ride on built for the purpose of skateboards.

Mini ramps, pools, and parking lots are just a few of the other avenues that he can take out his stress and enjoy the life style of a skate boarder.  He keeps skating, learning, and stays motivated.  Back side flips seem dangerous but Seth Connors experience and diligence skating soars to safety.