School will back in session in a few weeks!

It's been a pretty good summer. Like everyone, there is a lot of concern for our economy. So, as a family we have reduced many "normal activities" to reduce spending. It does matter though, if Mr. Obama and Capitol Hill have their way, soon Capitolism will replace Capitalism. Most of my life (from the time I was 3 1/2) I have been on the internet. My dad started me selling "Hot Wheels" on eBay. All I understood then was, if I bought five and sold four, I could buy five more the next week. So every Saturday at 7a.m. my dad and I went down to Walmart and sifted through the "Hot Wheels" to find a matching set (usually 4) and I would buy one that I really liked. Now, I am 14 and I do the same thing with used skimboards on Craigslist. Negotiate the best price, enjoy it for a week, and then sell for a profit.

What's really funny is, my friends think my parents buy me everything. They don't, I earn and pay for 95% of it. I am beginning to change my focus, though. With our current government, we are about to experience massive inflation. That means, only things with intrensic value (gold, property, fine art) will hedge against the de-valuation of the U.S. Dollar. So what is the biggest waste of money? iPhones, "all technology" in general! Unless you (or your parents) are writing these things off on your taxes, their rapid depreciation is the biggest waste of money in the world. (more later on this subject)

Well, I start a new school in a few weeks. Yep, Osceola High School! I'm in High School now! If you have ever been on a winning baseball or soccer team, you may have experienced some of this. It’s amazing what happens when rules are enforced and expectations of excellence are promoted. A society of rules, encouragement, and positive behavior is rewarded by advancement. Even though Osceola High School is the most difficult school in the district and I’ll be missing a little of the coasting, at the other school, and skimboarding, there is no place I’d rather be for the next 4 years!

The surfer hair cut is gone, I got it styled...and I'm going to get it syled again this weekend...oh well, keep curlin'

Sean

Below are a few pictures of my friends, this summer, at the beach:

My Beach Friends

The Group from Left to Right: The Ja-Rod, Me, Ty's sister Maddy (Surf Queen), Fast Joey, Duelin' Dave, Posh Josh, Slick Nick, Ty-ski, and Jr. Jess (Ja-Rod's brother)

The Group

The Run Up

Tyler and Maddy

Tyler Waiting for wave

Good Waves

More Waves

Whoa!

The Approach

Curlin' High

Boardin' with my Buds