(S22) - PT2 - Lazy Days

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I like to be outdoors as much as I can. Just a hike on some trails to clear my head usually. I’m an early riser, so I get out and usually find a nice, isolated spot where I won’t be bothered too much. That habit has produced some breathtaking views of sunrise over the years. Those views have spawned another amateur hobby of mine in photography. Capturing the essence of my surroundings in nature. I’ve got a lot of such pictures stored and when my playing time is up, maybe I’ll produce a book of all my pictures over the years. Most of the pictures are nature shots, but I’ve also snuck a few pictures of my daily life in there. Still shots of our training facility, candid shots of some of my teammates and coaching staff as well. I never figured I’d have the patience for photography, but I find it to be one of the single most calming activities that I have partaken in.

I’m also big on community outreach. I try and be active in my hometown of Oakland, CA as well as my second home in Austin. I have a charity in Oakland called the Honda Cares Initiative. I provide a safe place where the youth of Oakland has a mentor ship program, tutoring and help with applying and paying for college. This year we will be putting 15 kids through college, our highest total yet. That program has just kicked off here in Austin as well, hopefully we can do as much good in Austin as we have in Oakland.

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