By nogenta on Skatehive
Hey hivers! Hope you’re all doing well. I’m stopping by to share a short reflection and leave a piece of my story here. The year has just begun, and I’m feeling excited about what’s ahead. I recently realized that this year marks 20 years of skateboarding in my life — and that still blows my mind. My first contact with skateboarding was around 1999 / 2000, when I saw a friend with a skateboard and instantly fell in love with it. But everything truly changed in 2006, after moving to a new neighborhood. Right on my street, there was a crew skating an improvised spot, very early-2000s style. It was love at first sight, and from that moment on, skateboarding became a priority in my life. My first crew (the first guy at the right side is me) The early years were pure fun: learning my first tricks, watching skate videos on DVD, changing my style, my taste in music, and even my circle of friends. Even as a kid, I knew I wanted to be a real skateboarder, and the dream of going pro came early.