25.3.09
10:26 PM
Just returned from a week-long trip to Pasadena, California and the surrounding area. It was a bit of a family trip, meeting my sister and brother-in-law, my parents, and my youngest brother down there to enjoy some sun, beaches and In-N-Out burgers.
One thing that I realized while down there is the fact that I seem to associate myself a little bit with surf culture. Never having surfed before in my life, I find this a bit odd. I've got a lot of surf-inspired clothing, enjoy reading surf/skateboard magazines for the layouts and photo stylings, stuff like that. The clothing styles, the design, the attitude, the social consciousness, all seem to strike a chord with me. I guess I associate this with my inherent need for a new and exciting lifestyle. Not content to just sit back and live in an office, I've tried to seek out random experiences, new life options, traveling and other cultures.
I took some shots of the surf lifestyle down there that I really enjoy. Check my
Flickr page to see them.
I'm not sure if I'll ever actually end up living in a tropical country with a beach right outside of my hut, but I know I'll always be looking for the excitement–the rush–that comes with trying something new, something that pushes your boundaries and makes you step outside of your comfort zone.
