Author: Joshua Lay
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Could He Skate? Kobe Bryant Edition
Kobe Bean Bryant is among one of the most successful basketball players to ever play the game. He is a five-time NBA world champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP, ranks third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and the rest of his accolades go on and on. Kobe’s endless list of achievements and accomplishments leaves no…
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Dream Scenarios: First Day of School
In just one day I will begin my second year of teaching high school English. I am nervous, excited, and plan on teaching significantly better this year. The first day of school is thrilling because you get to meet the students, who for the next 185 days, will essentially control your emotions and attitude. You will…
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Arctic Jams, Slam Section, The Goat, and My 23rd Birthday
Back on July 21st the Baker team stopped in NYC while on their 2015 Summer Tour (which was weirdly presented by Scion but I won’t get into all of that). After they skated and did a signing at KCDC Skateshop, the team had themselves a nightcap and put on a few shows at the legendary…
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Film Photos – Canon AE-1 & Olympus Mju II
I recently purchased a couple of film cameras and am loving them. I still have much to learn though. Here’s a few photos from the first couple of rolls taken on a Canon AE-1 and an Olympus Mju II (aka Stylus Epic) Canon AE-1: Olympus Mju II:
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Spring Break 2015
Four months late? Sheeeeeeeeeeesh. Back in April, I was lucky enough to have my friends and girlfriend come visit me in New Jersey. The first five days of Spring Break were filled with tons of skateboarding, booze, savory burgers, tacos, and cheese-steaks. While the last seven days were filled with basically the same thing but…