"Daily Reflections" with Doug Brown

[Beeda Weeda]

no words are left to desribe DOug.

[GAY]

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

"The photographers shifted over, taking notice of my eclectic style. My goal was to blend in and in fact the opposite occurred. I've always looked at my skateboard as a paintbrush and being original and creative were the driving forces in my skating. Well, this day it paid to not blend in. After a few runs and some glares from the pros on the ramp I was trying silently to exit. A few kids came up and asked for my autograph to which I replied I was nobody but thanks for asking. After my interaction with the potential fans I was approached by a sponsor that had a booth front and center in front of the ramp. In fact, they were the ramp sponsor for the Gravity Games. I assured them I was just skating for fun and meant no harm. To my surprise they were interested in having me be a demonstration skater for their company. They wanted me to spend the rest of week (sic) promoting their company and skating their ramps. How could I say no? They were offering to pay me and feed me. A week of skating? Sign me up!" p.20 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown

[straight]

no words are left to desribe DOug.

He truly is a gift from Mother Earth

[GAY]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015

"Back at the hotel it's now late and a few of us part ways to separate rooms. I'm sitting in a chair amongst people I don't really know. Everyone was having one too many drinks and I was asked if I wanted to smoke up. It wasn't hard to hear Nancy Reagan's* voice in the back of my head telling me to just say no. I said no thanks and explained I had a big event the next morning. There was a shift in the eyes of some of the people. A look of, 'Oh this guy doesn't party he's not in the club.' I left. The vibe was bad after the short discussion and the looks. This wasn't the first time things like this have happened in my life. I went back to my hotel room alone. I had achieved so much in my life until this point. I didn't want to throw it all away from doing something I would regret. My responsible choice I would reflect on during the next day's event. I was well rested, no hangover, no regrets." p.97-98 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown

[poopnutsupreme]

Do you guys think that Doug has ever had premarital sex?

[GAY]

Do you guys think that Doug has ever had premarital sex?

[abudabi]

kinda wish i was doug b.

[tobey]

theres no way doug doesn't do the most hardcore drugs on the daily basis

[summertimebluesdaddy]

i wonder which a list pro was peer pressuring doug into smoking up

[GAY]

i wonder which a list pro was peer pressuring doug into smoking up

Probably Doug "Pineapple" Saladino

[GAY]

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015

"I highly recommend a three ring notebook and a pencil to those wanting to express themselves for other inspiration or simply for a time capsule for your own. I didn't feel like I had a choice. I was going through so much in my life that it leaked out onto the paper. I wanted to remember my own time line. I wrote through the years on scrap paper and my handy binder. I would have five hour layovers at airports and my pen began a relationship with the paper." p.14 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown

[Seamus_McShamebag]

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015

"I would have five hour layovers at airports and my pen began a relationship with the paper." p.14 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown

Leave it to Doug Brown to craft such a beautiful euphemism for masturbation while pioneering the ingenious idea of converting his Trapper Keeper into a fifi.  I can only imagine the reaction of fellow travellers passing by as he sat in the dark recesses of Cleveland International Airport blissfully unwinding as he sat through a five hour layover for his two hour flight to Harrisburg.

I reckon that this finally puts to rest all the speculation that he is asexual.

[Rafiki]

Just read through this whole thread, thanks Gay.
Doug B is heavy

[360 frip]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015

"Back at the hotel it's now late and a few of us part ways to separate rooms. I'm sitting in a chair amongst people I don't really know. Everyone was having one too many drinks and I was asked if I wanted to smoke up. It wasn't hard to hear Nancy Reagan's* voice in the back of my head telling me to just say no. I said no thanks and explained I had a big event the next morning. There was a shift in the eyes of some of the people. A look of, 'Oh this guy doesn't party he's not in the club.' I left. The vibe was bad after the short discussion and the looks. This wasn't the first time things like this have happened in my life. I went back to my hotel room alone. I had achieved so much in my life until this point. I didn't want to throw it all away from doing something I would regret. My responsible choice I would reflect on during the next day's event. I was well rested, no hangover, no regrets." p.97-98 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown

Fucking hell! You are making me want to buy this book...

[UL8]

Day's getting off to kind of a tough start so I had to head to "Daily Reflections" with DB to center myself before shit gets going.

So glad this thread is a resource in my life.

[GAY]

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

"A hospital houses many of our finest heroes. The powerful makeup of doctors, nurses, technology, and wonder. Their significance in the realm of importance is second to none. The ability to save lives and to change lives. A doctor may be a physician, psychologist, biomedical scientist, dentist, or a vast number of things.* These individuals impact us throughout our lives. Inside hospitals we also have the patient.* I may not have gone to medical school like my father and brother, but I've find (sic) myself visiting hospitals quite frequently." p.66-67 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown


* How can we help u?


*

[Beeda Weeda]

Until today, I thought doctors were hot air balloon mechanics.
Thank you d

[Omamori]

Glad to know Doug looks up to us healthcare workers.

[Tracer]

I went to the mirror trying to see my looking glass self, then realized I don't know WTF that means. Doug must be on some serious medication

[KoRnholio8]

I may not have gone to medical school like my father and brother, but I've find (sic) myself visiting hospitals quite frequently.

Could this be a sprinkle of self doubt in the impeccable facade of optimism that Dougie here is trying to portray? Is he the outcast of the family?

[GAY]

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2015

Hey everybody. I don't have my book at home with me but I can assure you that Doug is wishing everybody a fabulous, memorable Memorial Day. Break out your best white slacks and penny loafers and have a ball. - GAY

[friendly dave]

I wish I could be as cool as Doug. We should do a pals questions with him so we can all let him know how much he's changed our lives for the better.

[UL8]

DB is a Jesus like character who cares about every single human being on this planet. If you encounter him, he will do something to change your life for the better.

[shark tits]

DB could be one of dick dietrick's illegitimate kids. DD is a lot more relatable but there's definitely a resemblance.

[Fenzadill]

I went to the mirror trying to see my looking glass self, then realized I don't know WTF that means. Doug must be on some serious medication

no one wants to hear your exceedingly lame jokes in this beautiful thread about self-appreciation (and Doug appreciation) and exploration of emotions

plz go play rollerhockey n leave us alone n maybe get hit by a bus

[poopnutsupreme]

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I went to the mirror trying to see my looking glass self, then realized I don't know WTF that means. Doug must be on some serious medication

[close]

no one wants to hear your exceedingly lame jokes in this beautiful thread about self-appreciation (and Doug appreciation) and exploration of emotions

plz go play rollerhockey n leave us alone n maybe get hit by a bus

Yeah Tracer, this is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell out of here.

[GAY]

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015

"I'm joyful of the little things. I really do live a simple life. When I'm home I get groceries, go to the library, the post office. I've been on the merry-go-round adventure ride. I still get on that ride when I'm off doing skate events and speaking engagements, but my center is here. It's very freeing having the feeling of not having anything to prove to anyone. I'm fine with being in a position to be respected, disliked or to be misunderstood. No matter what role you play, we all deal with the same facets of life." p.108 - Looking Glass Self - Hope, Optimism and the Journey Within; Doug Brown

[ttching!]

[Tracer]

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I went to the mirror trying to see my looking glass self, then realized I don't know WTF that means. Doug must be on some serious medication

[close]

no one wants to hear your exceedingly lame jokes in this beautiful thread about self-appreciation (and Doug appreciation) and exploration of emotions

plz go play rollerhockey n leave us alone n maybe get hit by a bus

Whats worse playing hockey, or a grown ass man fake worshipping a garbage pro skater? You decide

[tobey]

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I went to the mirror trying to see my looking glass self, then realized I don't know WTF that means. Doug must be on some serious medication

[close]

no one wants to hear your exceedingly lame jokes in this beautiful thread about self-appreciation (and Doug appreciation) and exploration of emotions

plz go play rollerhockey n leave us alone n maybe get hit by a bus

[close]

Whats worse playing hockey, or a grown ass man fake worshipping a garbage pro skater? You decide

definitely roller hockey