Once, as a counselor at a Jewish day camp in 1999 or so, I got in a bit of trouble for wearing an arts and crafts necklace emblazoned with that exact sentiment.I used to skateboard a lot in my younger years and I just recently started again. I never really stopped entirely, but I stopped seeking it out. Somewhere along the line, I lost that motivation. It's funny because I remember coming out to Queens in my high school days to skate spots like the Unisphere and MacDonald Park. Now, I live within a few miles radius of both spots, but I never go there.
A couple weeks ago was the first nice weekend of the season and the skateboard bug came out of nowhere and bit me, so I called up my friend and he brought over his funbox. I'm still not too good, but it felt great rolling around and trying boardslides and heelflips again.
Today, that same friend hit me up with the news that there will be a skateboard competition this June in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, home of the Unisphere, which is practically in my backyard. I believe it's sponsored by the same people that own the Sacramento Kings and a casino or two.
The best part about the competition is the park being created for the event. It incorporates elements inspired by various legendary NYC skate spots like the Brooklyn Banks and Union Square. The mixtape skate park will be open for all when the competition wraps up.
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