Tony Hawk, is that you

Skateboarding is an incredible hobby. It's impressive to watch , fun to do, and a great way to meet people. It's also the only hobby that actively embraces painful failures as a matter of fact in getting better at the pursuit. I've hurt myself more than I can remember in my years trying to skateboard. The only thing is, I was never very good and I never really improved. It's still been pretty fun though! Skateboarding is one of those hobbies that's sort of just a lifestyle. If anything, skate c…

Hobbyists unite!

Tony Hawk was at the peak of his skating career during the early aughts. Back then, who would've thought that he would go on to become the biggest Twitter sensation in the skater community? Tony Hawk's tweets about being recognizable by name but not by face are legendary. Who could forget this instant classic? "TSA agent (staring intently): I’m trying to figure out who you look like before checking your ID. Me: ok TSA: that cyclist Armstrong! Nearby agent: that ain’t Lance Armstrong Me: he’s ri…