Check out Clive Martin’s piece in Vice magazine.

Previously:
Skate Naked Winter 2013

Maidstone council is getting together with Golding Homes to deliver a new, £60,000 skate park at the Recreation Ground.

Go along to Heather House on Saturday from 12pm to 4pm to discuss the ideas planned. Young people and residents are welcome to come along and find out about the types of ramps and jumps they would like to see. Feedback from this open day will inform an initial design and a second round of consultation will take place at a later date to finalise the plans.

The facility is expected to be in during the summer holidays.

Fill in the online survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NMKH7WH

I went skating.

Not Rollerdisco skating, but on inline skates. I haven’t even been to a skate park since school when my boyfriend of the time was an avid skater and we all spent summers eating ice cream at the top of the ramps and learning how to do tricks.

Comfy and Fierce! See my outfit on Lookbook

Ok, so the boys did the tricks, I mainly sat at the top of the ramp eating ice cream, but it was fun all the same.

I was surprised how quickly it came back to me, although I guess we have been rollerdisco-ing a lot recently.

Ash, as usual, was doing all his little tricks, spinning, skating backwards and snaking.

I have almost got the hang of snaking but still need a bit more practice.

Both myself and Ash want to become a lot more active and get out of the house more now that the weather is finally becoming warmer, so I should have a lot more chance to hone my skills.

Still a little wobbly…

But before that I have lots and lots of sewing to do!

Here are the results. Let me know what you think!

THE HOWARD COMBINES THE UNDERSTATED, CLEAN TOE UPPER WITH A BRAND NEW, TECHNICALLY INSPIRED XLK OUTSOLE. THAT COMBINATIONS IS ACCENTUATED WITH A TPR RAND THAT EFFECTIVELY SERVES AS THE SHOE’S DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC.

Link: http://lakai.com/footwear/pro/howard-black/

The next few weeks Amber and I had been talking back and forth and finally figured out that I could come out for my Spring Break. I booked a ticket right then and there for March 15th. I later found out that Paige, one of the girls I had taken pictures of earlier in January was going the same time I was. So Paige and I decided to fly down together.  I had about a month to get ready for my trip. I found models to shoot and was lucky enough to have made connections with some videographers. I had 10 days I could be gone. I decided to stay in Hawaii for a week and then head back to California to hang out with my sister for the rest of the vacation.

Day 1:

Friday

I met Paige at the airport to start our trip! Our flight unfortunately was a little delayed. We left about 3:45pm and had a connecting flight in LA that left at 6:05pm. It was really pushing if for time. When we landed in LA we had little time to get to our next flight. Let me tell you.. I DO NOT enjoy the LAX Airport.. We had to hop on a bus that took us to the main terminal, from there we had to book it from terminal four all the way to terminal two. That doesn’t sound very far right??? Oh no. It was. It took us a good 10 mins to get to it. We got through security and had MAYBE 10 mins to go to the bathroom and get treats. The good news is that we made it on our plane. We flew Hawaiian Airlines, which I might add is the most amazing flight ever. You walk in the aircraft and there is Hawaiian music playing, colorful lighting and flight attendants dressed in their Hawaiian shirts! The aircraft also had touch screens for everyone on the plane. The bad news is that when I was hurrying to get on the plane I had knocked my Insulin Pump on something and it completely tore off. Also my seat was not next to Paige’s and we wanted to see if we could switch someone. The flight attendants were AMAZING they were so helpful and Paige and I were able to fly together!

It felt so good being on that plane, just knowing that we were heading to paradise and to meet new people. About 30 mins into the flight, our flight attendant came over to us and he said that he gave us full complementary services for TV, Music, Videos etc. He also said that if we need anything from liquor to wine just let him know and he would get it for us. I looked at him and smiled and said, “well, then can I get a Diet Coke please?” He looked at me and said, “That’s it?” I smiled and laughed, “That’s it!” Later on they served us a full meal and had some good snacks. The flight felt forever long because I couldn’t sleep at all.

When we finally landed it was 1am back at home. A four hour difference. We collected our luggage and hopped in Paige’s friends car. We headed to Walmart to get some groceries for our stay that week. We headed for Laie and then I met up with Amber. She greeted me with a huge hug for such a little person she is! We then headed back to her home. When we arrived I was greeted by one of her little sisters, Yani. Another big hug! I felt so welcomed already. Yani had gave up her room for me to stay in, which was really nice. Amber and I stayed up till about 3am(7am home time) talking. Then we headed to bed.

I woke up that morning around 8am. I knew the time difference would mess with me. I also was just so excited to be here and couldn’t wait to see everything! We went into the kitchen to find that Amber’s mom had made AMAZING crepes. I got ready to head out and hang out while Amber had to do some family things and we would meet up after. Today was also my first photo shoot!

Saturday

I left with Lisa, Aubrey, Zach and Adam to go shoot them surfing. Unfortunately the surf wasn’t good today so we headed to The Point to take footage of cliff jumping. Afterwards we went to the beach to meet up with more of their friends who all surf. It was so much fun to watch everyone surf. I’ve never really done that before. Amber met up with us there and a little bit later we left to grab a bite to eat and head to our shoot.

We arrived at Bikini Beach for our shoot. When I saw exactly where we were going to shoot I knew this is where my vision was going to come to life. Even though I did not have a team for hair, makeup and styling it all was perfect for me. Natalie was so amazing to work with and not to mention she is so beautiful. I’ll do another blog post of her full shoot soon. Check out the promotion video below and make sure to check out more of Zach’s work here.

Day 2:

Sunday.

We woke up and got ready for church. It was a lot of fun to see the BYUH campus and to attend church with different people. It’s an amazing experience going somewhere else then being in your own church at home.

After church I had another photo shoot planned with Joanna. I wanted to stay around Laie and then head to the beach. I got really lucky this trip with the models I had. Joanna was also amazing to photograph and to work with. We had a lot of fun and I was really pleased with the photos I got from our shoot. At the end of our shoot she gave me a Thank You Card. I was really taken back on how nice people are here. I’ll post another blog for Joanna’s shoot along with another promo video! Cannot wait to see it!

Amber and I then headed up towards North Shore. We pulled off and grabbed some fresh coconut!! I was so excited. Coconut has always been my favorite. We then went to watch the sunset at Sunset Beach. It was a perfect end to a great day.

Day 3:

Monday

Started the day heading to the beach!

Played with this baby today.

And took these photos;;

After we played on the beach for a little bit, we went back to Ambers made food and headed on to hike. Everyone that knows me they know I don’t enjoy hiking very much… but I LOVED this hike. It was the type of hike going in and out of trees, rocks and vines. It wasn’t a straight up the hill kind of hike. AND it ended to a BEAUTIFUL waterfall and pool.

Yani will be selling these great visor/hats! Haha she wore this on her head the whole hike!

We came to a point in the hike where there were boulders..and on those boulders were all of these rocks wrapped in these huge leafs. It was a really cool site to see. I’m not sure what it really meant but we all decided to do it just in case

Later that night I made some of my amazing Oatmeal cookies that are a hit at home. We hung out with friends and just relaxed after a long day. I would love to live everyday like this one.

Tuesday

Amber and I started the day bright and early. We started it just right. Going to the temple was a great way to start the morning. It was so beautiful and the people were so kind. What an amazing experience I had.

We then headed to Haleiwa to eat breakfast and shop. The food was so good! We had yummy breads to the best sandwiches and topped it off with acai bowls!

We ended the day playing in the sun and enjoying everyones company.

Wednesday

Today is the last full day in Hawaii. Amber had a ‘lookbook’ shoot today and invited me to come help and shoot. If you haven’t seen Amber’s photos check them out here. Seriously AMAZING. Anyway the location we shot at was REALLY cool. It was a graveyard. But it also had like an abandon pool that we could shoot in. Today was also one of the hottest days I was there. I wish we were in the water at the time. I’ll post a another blog about the shoot I did today.

After our shoot, we stopped and got acai bowls and sandwiches and headed to the skatepark. When I arrived at the skatepark I was surprised to see a face that was really familiar! It was Max! Max came out to Catalina Island this last summer where I had been working. It was really good to see him again and to hang out with everyone else there!

Here are some of the shots I got;;

After the skatepark we headed to the beach. It was the last sunset I’d watch there. It was nice to hang out,talk and watch others surf.

The next morning was an early flight. It was bitter sweet leaving Hawaii. I met some amazing people and made friendships that will always last. Hawaii has a special place in my heart now. Memories to last forever.

There will be a video made of the whole trip! Can’t wait to post it and share how amazing this trip was! Stayed tuned! California is NEXT up on the blog.

To Be Continued…

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we tried out the garlic bread with cheese, very tasty! along with chicken wings they have a unique sauce for med, hot – it’s a three pepper sauce, never had this kind of flavor before.. very different and enjoyable..

harry ordered mild wings and they were kind enough to make a homemade special bbq sauce (compliments of the chef.. just for harry – its not on the menu.. and it should be *wink*)

filmed march 14, 2013.

off the peace bridge to central ave, heading north, hang a right on jarvis st (go up the bridge and over the railway tracks) and it’s on the right side across from coffee culture.

they have an assortment of gourmet desserts cheesecakes and drinks. very classy place.. lawyers and judges eat here. lists of wines there too
I believe they also have a banquet hall in the back.
lunch and dinner (opens after 11 am.)

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Tourism Attractions – Fine Dining Wine’s Desserts, Salads , Soups, unique dishes. 4/4 stars!

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Packing Up

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We haven’t technically started packing yet, but it is something we are talking a lot about. We’ve listed some of our furniture that we aren’t taking and once those pieces are gone we will have more space to spread out and really get to business. – We’re also planning to have a garage sale next weekend! We are kicking this adventure off with a deep clean and a serious purge. In between packing and other “grown up” chores that come along with moving, we’ll be trying to immersing ourselves in Cali culture. Even though I’ve never been able to so much as stand up on a skate board, I’m definitely going to miss the skater vibe that rules so much of Los Angeles. Hopefully, I’ll find the Texas subcultures just as endearing!

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Happy Thursday!

I am happy as president of the Fremantle Society to commit our group to this pubic forum, as running with my head against the wall is not a hobby of mine. My suggestions to put the skate park either to the north or south of the Esplanade Reserve were met with derision that I wanted to push young people out of the centre of the city, when all I proposed was to move the skate park a few metres. Grave concern about the Arthur Head heritage properties have also been shrugged off, and the Fremantle Society did a SHAME campaign at the Henderson Street cottages that only resulted in the National Trust now wanting to take them on. But as a National Trust insider told me “We’ve got too many properties under our care and not enough money.” Best outcome could still be for the state government to lease the cottages to the city who would then renovate them, according to Mayor Brad Pettitt, and make them into heritage short term Bed&Breakfast. I support that.

Stay tuned on the date and venue for the FICRA public protest because the people of Fremantle are getting pretty fed up being patronised and ignored by their local members. Maybe that is one of the reasons the public ignored the special council meeting on local government amalgamations. Why bother with it all when concerns are ignored and compromise is a foreign word at council, because they behave as if they know everything better than any of us do.

Roel Loopers

P.S. My very, very special new friend texted to say the movie’s title is Network.

My change of pace in liking Venice more than Santa Monica is because it’s a GREAT place to take photos. Everyone is doing something that is fun to watch (juggling, skateboarding, rollerblading in circles) and there are tons of places set up that draw in photographers, like the Art Walls and Skate Park, not to mention the actual ocean. It’s a very art based community and it offers a great outlet for locals and a fun photo op for tourists. I dig it. But I’m not looking forward to the summer crowds, it’s already hard enough to find street parking and I’m not paying $20 for a parking lot!

A few of the photos I took in Venice:
Thanks to my camera, Amelia, for being amazing.
A polarizing filter and camera RAW helped a bit too ;]