May 21, 2009
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Tables, Cheeks and Storm Troopers Oh My
This past weekend in San Francisco was the Bay to Breakers 12k. After viewing some great photos of the event, I’m siting here trying to come up with words for the insane “costumes” (or lack there of) and characters that participate in this race. I’ll just go ahead and let the following images speak for themselves. Tables. Cheeks. Storm Troopers.
Apparently there were an estimated 62,000 participants. (From “serious runners to beer-guzzling revelers.” Nice.) That’s a huge crowd of half-drunk/half-dressed people to push through and try to make your way back to meet up with friends. Actually, I can’t imagine it matters much if you lose your friends in this kind of crowd. I’m thinking that if you’ve seen (ahem) all of what that guy/girl running next to you was born with, I’m sure they’d be pretty open to sharing some time and conversation with pretty much any stranger.
Supposedly the city enforced some new rules this year in an attempt to cut down on some trash issues and debauchery. Fom what images I’ve seen and stories I’ve read, any regulation on this enormous whacky race seem pretty pointless. Can you imagine a police officer blowing his whistle and yelling for someone to “stop!” whatever-ing while 10 hairy guys run by with nothing on but tutus? Poor guy wouldn’t have a chance stopping anyone.
You’ve gotta love the never ending color and flavor of San Francisco. Next May is year 99 of the race, so start sewing your outfit or testing shades of body-paint now. There’s some serious competition out there that I’m sure will be ready to give you a “run” for your money!
May 19, 2009
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Calling All High School And College Grads
It’s that time of year. Pomp and Circumstance and huh?…what am I supposed to do with the rest of my life and how do I get there? (Don’t worry kids, there are plenty of us who aren’t quite sure either at 30, 40, 50 and 60 years old.) Somehow if you just to roll with things (in a pointed way of course) and are able to be patient, things just end up working out somehow. For the meantime though, here’s an awesome organization that might help open your eyes and thoughts on some options for you:
Roadtrip Nation was started a few years back by two college guys Mike and Nate from California. (By the way if you email these guys, they actually email you back personally. Love that.) They went on a cross-country summer road trip, curious to interview and learn how everyone from business exec’s to lobstermen found their “open roads” for their lives/careers. The stories in this book are fascinating and a lot of times unexpected.
These Roadtrip Nation guys have created quite a movement encouraging and providing a way for a ton of young people to travel around the world interviewing and listening to stories of those living their lives based on what they’re passionate about. What an excellent thing. Read their Manifesto. Can’t argue with it one bit.
Here’s to blocking the noise and finding your open road. Congrats class of 2009!