Hello Steemers! How's your day?
I’m a 29 year old freelancer/video editor/skateboarder from Croatia. I was born in Zagreb city and currently still living here.
Before we begin:
I decided to film an introduction video for steemit instead of just photos and interestingly enough the “steemer” who introduced me to steemit was also a skateboarder so in this verification video so I decided to make his favorite trick. This is for you, buddy! :)
My whole life I wasn’t getting along with the rules: Get up too early, force feed yourself, drive through insane traffic, work like an ant for a boss that sits on his ass while you make him money for his 3rd Lamborghini… Not my style. If you don’t build your own dreams, be prepared to build somebody else’s.
Between the age of 14 and 21, school was just an obstacle in the way of skateboarding. My only goal was to ride, not even girls interested me in that period. By the age of 20 I already travelled half of Europe competing in skateboarding contests - my pride and joy was 2008. second place in Prague for the Euro Game of skate contest.
I’ve worked in many places, from selling investments for a UK based company, to working as an independent consultant for an American Bank to working in a skateshop. I just don't see myself "acting" to be a businessman everday from 9 to 5, pay taxes, get a car, get a mortgage, get a home, get a wife, get kids, get a divorce, go bancrupt, die, repeat.
Thats why nothing beats the man that can do what he loves. Thats why I still skateboard, even after 15 years of blood and pain. From skateboarding tricks, to filming videos, or exploring the unknown to make good ghost stories, I only find joy in creation, everything else is not productive for me.
I love making ghost stories for steemit and usually these posts pay for the my trips, food, sleeping etc. So thank you steemerz a lot!!! :)
For me its all about freedom. Freedom to travel, to meet people, to experience. I don’t feel like I’m from this planet, but I do enjoy it. Do you?
Best,
Vermillion666