Living Vicariously through a Road Tripper

Wednesday, February 4th 2009 - I received an email from my cousin, Eric Meulman, that read along the following lines: Adam, I'm driving to San Francisco then down the California coast. I'll see you in a few days. Mind you, Eric lives in Allentown, PA and is currently cellphone less (by choice). He's traveling in his pickup truck with nothing more than a backpack full of clothes, his Martin guitar, and a road atlas. Excited by his seemingly sporadic adventure, I've elected to live vicariously through his travels by updating his progress here on my blog.

Day 1: Allentown, PA to Peru, IL. 700 miles.


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Surfing Is...

It's impossible to classify surfing under a single identity, as it's a different experience for all of it's participants.

Below are a few examples of how I relate to surfing, which have also doubled as inspiration for my latest project, "Surf Therapy."




From the looks of their new movie trailer, Woodshed Films (Thicker than Water, The September Sessions, Shelter, Etc...) has once again taken surfing and the spirit of outdoor adventure to a meaning new level. Their most recent film, 180 South is scheduled for a 2009 release. Can't wait!




I firmly believe that the best surfer in the lineup, is he/she who is having the most fun. This video embodies that good-natured spirit.

West of Jesus: Surfing, Science, and the Origins of Belief. A miraculous true-story about recovering from Lymes Disease by surfing one's self back to health. A must read for any surf enthusiast. Written by Steven Kotler.