RIP Chris Kobel

I'm not sure of the first time I met Chris.

About a year or so ago, all of us sat down and watched the movies we made in high school. The one about the woods, and the skate video. There's a quick shot that Chris pointed himself out in; He's sitting next to Dustin and me, on the ramp, just kinda looking over at us. I think about that now and it might've been when we were taping that skate video. It might have been before that.

He was one of Paul's kids. That's what we used to call all the little skater kids that followed Paul and Mike around. Whenever I'd hang out with either of them, a whole bunch of them would just appear. That's how I met him. But I'm still not sure of when.

Chris made me laugh and I made Chris laugh. He was my partner in mischief. He always tried to cheer me up when I was down, and I tried to to do the same for him. He was a best friend. He was my biggest fan. He always listened to what I had to say, even when I was babbling. And goddamn, was he funny.

I want to tell him all these things. I hope he knew that's how I feelt. If not, I'll just have to tell him myself. I'm not religous by any conventional means, but that doesn't mean I'm not spiritual. I know his energy is out there somewhere. And it's probably up to something hilarious.

I love you and I miss you.
Eric

Whoever Wins (or Who Are These People and Why Do They Keep Shifting in Their Seats?)

Well, the election is over and Obama has won. This is a historic and awesome moment blah blah blah. You've heard all that so there's no need for me to rehash. Let me just say I feel like my batteries are recharged.

One thing I'm still trying to figure out is, the apathetic and proud, who kept poping up with their I-Don't-Even-Care opinions, all ellection. This is on top of a record turnout. Are these people the bottom of the barrel as far as not giving a fuck goes? Why are they showing pride in their indifference?

And how can they have such a bleak attitude? Maybe I'm too positive, but rather that than there is no Hope.