Skating is like… Nursing
April 11, 2026
“Within each subculture, there is a wide array of skills with a multitude of routes to get there and everyone will have specific areas in which their skills shine.”
“Within each subculture, there is a wide array of skills with a multitude of routes to get there and everyone will have specific areas in which their skills shine.”
“You start putting lines together differently and ascend summits higher or more difficult than before, realizing your potential.”
“Both skating and birdwatching make you look at the world differently—really look at it—scan it, assess it, prize its overlooked potential.”
“There is a rigorous amount of trial and error before one can see the fruits of their labor.”
“A place where thought, intention, and action converge into something personal and expressive.”
“You may have to reconsider how you’re standing, planting your feet, where and how you’re holding the dart”
“The feeling of a good shot, or rolling away exactly as you imagined in your mind’s eye can get you through the next week.”
“Both forms of self-expression arise from an innate human desire to move.”
“It’s often a battle of confidence, concentration, overcoming fear, and meeting a goal.”
“There’s a lot of not skating, and a lot of not baseball that’s a part of it.”
“Skate the wrong spot and you might catch a charge. Hack the wrong system and three-letter agencies may come knocking on (or kicking down) your front door.”
“Knowing where you’re at, how to navigate your surroundings, and how to adapt is critical.”