Tag Archives: Jesus

The Core

Posted on July 5, 2018 by scottytang

I was looking through a transworld skate magazine the other day and came across this quote: Skateboarding starts and ends with you…  No one owns what skateboarding is and no one can control it because it’s yours, not theirs. You … Continue reading →

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Frustrated Love

Posted on April 20, 2018 by scottytang

Why is skateboarding so frustrating? How often do we see people yelling and throwing their skateboards around at a skate park? I love it, it is my greatest passion, but it also frustrates me to no end. Nothing aggravates me … Continue reading →

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Sorrow Turned to Joy

Posted on June 19, 2017 by scottytang

The other day, a couple of friends and I were at a skate park in the rougher part of Sacramento having a grand ole time. And about half way through the session, this little kid named James (probably around 7 … Continue reading →

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Little Drummer (Skater) Boy

Posted on December 20, 2016 by scottytang

Christmas time is here, so Christmas songs are being played everywhere. I remember last December when I was working at Starbucks, the song “Little Drummer Boy” came on and I had one of those, “Ah Ha” moments. A song I … Continue reading →

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Joy is Strength

Posted on April 27, 2016 by scottytang

I was with some Camp Royal guys at Venice Beach skatepark the other day filming skate footage and an interview for a video promotion they have been working on. We got there at 7:00am to get some good lighting with … Continue reading →

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Out of the Mouth of Infants

Posted on April 18, 2016 by scottytang

There’s a park by my mom’s house that I always skate that’s just a couple rails and a box. I was there the other day and this little kid named Matthew came and started cruising around on his skateboard and … Continue reading →

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Little Ones

Posted on April 5, 2016 by scottytang

I was at my local park the other day, and after I skated around for a bit I went to the back of the park so I could work on some flat ground tricks by myself. There were only 2 … Continue reading →

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The People

Posted on December 21, 2015 by scottytang

Skateboarding can often bring out the animal in me. When I skate I tend to get in the zone and tune out everything and everyone around me. If I’m at a crowded skate park, people often feel like a nuisance … Continue reading →

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Losing Focus

Posted on July 30, 2015 by scottytang

Dealing with distraction is a big part of skateboarding. If we’re skating by a street, people will often shout at us as they drive by. At skate parks it’s hard not to worry about someone getting in our way, and … Continue reading →

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Lunatics with friends

Posted on July 21, 2015 by scottytang

Skateboarding is fun and I love it, but there are moments when it makes me feel like a looney. I scream and yell, snap at people, and have no care whatsoever for other people around me. It amazes me how … Continue reading →

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