Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
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Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
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Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
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Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
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Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
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Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
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Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
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Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
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Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
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Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
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Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More

Ok, This is Sort of Funny

The other day I got this message from YouTube: Dear brookegeeryvideos, A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video Battleground Skatepark- May 31, 2008. The audio content identified in your video is Ups & Downs by Saves The Day. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue. Now of all the songs I've used, the fact that it was Saves the Day claiming copyright infringment is quite amazing. Not ACDC or David Bowie or the Jackson 5, no, Saves the Day! A band who's albums I've actually bought (I'll admit…
Read More

Mardi Gras in November: An Attempt at a Vacation

The concept of vacation for someone such as myself is a strange one. I make my own hours, do something I love and I travel my fair share for work, and usually to really awesome places. I've been told "Brooke, your whole life is a vacation" on multiple occasions.  And while there may be some truth in that, lately I've been feeling overworked and figured I should go on a trip for no reason other than fun. Ok, that's a lie. I also need to go somewhere to keep my airline status, because as a frequent traveler, I couldn't face the thought of not being premiere and enjoying the perks…
Read More

Revolutionizing my business!

In tough times, it's important to increase productivity, diversify and stay on the cutting edge. I've been struggling with how to effectively cover an event in words, photos and video and I think I've finally figured it out. Of course, the fact that this prototype falls off my head if I make the slightest movement might be an issue, but I think it has potential. Plus I look so cool. And that's important when you are trying to stay relevant with the kids.
Read More

Out The Window

Here are a couple pictures I've taken of my view lately. I was going to keep taking these photos over time, but then I realized, these are probably the highlights, so it would be all downhill from here. My work office window. It looked like this for about a week. Now it looks depressingly less awesome. So technically this is a door out of my home office. Either way, rainbows are cool.
Read More

Finally, some good news

It's been a hell of a couple weeks. I know it's a cliche, but I am hopeful for future. And I am going on vacation to New Orleans next week. You think they'd reschedule Mardi Gras for me? Well, a girl can hope right. Anyway, go read YoBeat's election coverage. It's funny.
Read More

Story of My Life

I am supposed to be writing a story about the BMX finals at the LG Action Sports Tour, but the thumping alt rock beats of MXPX are sort of distracting me. So I figured I'd link to the two stories I've already written because I know you are dying to know about all the action in the Inline Vert finals and have no idea where to find out! Day one Recap:  Halloween references, shake ups in the inline world and an attempt to make gansta rap sound interesting. Inline Vert finals: At least someone new won so there was a somewhat interesting story to go with this one. During all…
Read More

Seattle Local

I am back in Seattle for the second weekend in a row, this time for a warmer, but much longer event, the LG Action Sports Championships. While in appearance this event is on the scale of a Dew Tour, it seems when I mention it to people the most common response is, "What's that?" I've been here for two days, but the actual event doesn't start for an hour. So far, the most action I've actually watched is a skateboarding bull dog shredding and slobbering on the street course this morning. So far I've just been shooting some head shots and making famous people hold up YoBeat stickers for my…
Read More

Snowboard time, already.

Between YoBeat, some print stuff, and the newly launched Snowboarder.com, I am feeling the pressure to come up with a lot of content right about now, especially since I want to keep alliancewakeskate.com going strong. But you know, it doesn't say Extreme Journalist on my business card for nothing, so here's the latest. As I mentioned Snowboarder.com finally launched and I had one feature up there. It was originally going to be for YoBeat but Nick always gets screwed by people with budgets. Anyway, Nate helped me out a ton on this one, about the shipping process. Looks like I will be doing more regular stuff for that site as…
Read More

Seasons Change — except in So Cal

I just got back from a quick trip to So Cal. It was partially to keep my status on United, and mostly to have a meeting about Alliancewakeskate.com. Time to add some more functionality, change a few things up. Nothing too major, but I think the stuff we talked about will make the site better, so that's a good thing. Don't want stuff getting stale in wakeskating. It was unbelievably beautiful in San Diego. Warm, sunny, light breeze. You know, perfect. Of course I spent my two days in an office infront of my computer, but at least I was right next to the ocean. Also got my requisite So…
Read More

Equity!

I heard this rumor that the economy is bad. Something about risky lending, Wall Street irresponsibility, people buying houses they couldn't afford, etc. Well I would like to thank lenders for being irresponsible, because without it, there's no way they would have given me a zero-down loan to buy my house. I suppose the difference between me and the people buying $900,000 houses in So Cal is that I found a reasonably-priced house in a somewhat stable market and because of my self-employed status my earning potential is variable. My situation worked out quite well actually, and even in the miserable market, I still owe less on my house than…
Read More