Alison DeChambeau

UWRT 1101-073
Invention Work
Freewrite
My brother taught me how to ride a longboard over the summer and it was quite the
journey. Talk about having scraped knees and elbows all the time, yeah I know, I should have
worn knee pads and elbow pads but I didnt. I did however wear a helmet though. My brother,
Nathan taught me how to eventually go down our houses driveway. It wasnt the most graceful
thing every but I did finally accomplish it. It was actually quite dangerous because while I was
on the board, it started wiggling really fast below my feet. My brother was honestly scared for
me but I pulled it off, so thats all that matters, right?
Looping
It wasnt the most graceful thing every but I did finally accomplish being able to stand
and balance on the longboard. I looked like a fool because my knees weren't ben at all and I
looked very stiff. My heart would just pump out of my chest because in my mind I thought Id
just fall right on my face. I really didnt want to ruin my master piece either. I m just joking with
you but on a serious note long boarding is not for everyone. I would consider myself a long
boarder because my sweet brother took his time to teach me his long boarding ways. Im not as
literate as him but I strive to be.