I’m Done With Hating

In the past I’ve posted about how I’m not a fan of Nike, I’ve talked smack about Sheckler (not here, but in private with my buddies), and I’ve been bitter about the X-Games and the possibility of skateboarding in the Olympics. But you know what? It’s tiresome to be bitter and hate on people and companies and things. The other day I was reading Corey Duffel’s interview at Thrasher and the guy got sucker-punched by Beagle the Baker filmer, but he doesn’t care and doesn’t hold any grudges. And he doesn’t have anything against Sheckler and says “I’m down for Sheckler, he’s a cool dude.” And then I was reading Sheckler’s interview in ESPN where he talks about selling out, and strangely I came away with more respect for him.

And you know what? I’m just tired of hating. I’m tired of being critical. I’m tired of being a cynic. I’d rather be happy. I’d rather build people up instead of tearing them down. I’d rather be cheering for those I like rather than hating on those I don’t. And in fact, I’d just as soon stop not liking anybody and like everybody.

After all, that’s one of the things I love about skateboarding are how you see all these guys come together and everyone is friends…wait, something’s wrong with that grammar…everyone are friends?…no, that doesn’t sound right either, well, you know what I mean. So I’m done with it. I’m over it. I love Sheckler. Not like these 13-year old girls do, but I’m down for Sheckler. More power to him. I hope he gets to where he’s making $20M per year. I’m down for Bam. I’m down for EXTREME deodorants. I’m even going to try and see the positive side of Nike’s involvement in skateboarding. And if skateboarding ever does get into the Olympics then maybe I’ll actually watch part of the Olympics.

But enough with the jive, it’s time to bring in the love.