Cali is always up for trying new things, some more successful then others but a desire to learn all the same. Today was no different. Ever since she was three she would see me every once in a while take out the board and cruise around. There is something beautiful about coasting on a skateboard that unless you have done it, you will never really understand. She has always shown great interest in riding so today we had our first lesson. Helmet pads and all.

I told her to put on the helmet and the pads but in the back of my head I was like, dude – your not going to make her wear that are you? – You would have never worn that stuff.

I did make her wear it but more because she has a balance issue. She doesn’t have much.

After a few quick tips on the driveway she was PUSH, PUSH – GLIDE!. I was so proud of her and I let her know it. I love that I could be there for that moment.

I will remember that smile for years to come because it was a moment that her and I shared and I cherish every single one that Munx and I share. I hope she wants to ride all the time.

If I could influence Cali into the world of skate culture and all its positives I could sleep well at night.

No other pastime has had that much of an impact on my life as skateboarding. If Cali catches that feeling of freedom and absence of structure that skateboarding offers then I know she will stick with it.

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