Day one of The Billabong Pipe Masters went off with 15-20 foot monster waves.
This photo proves that Tanner Guduaskas is a modern day gladiator. He broke two boards, took some gnarly wipe-outs and still won his heat. With less than 2 minutes left on the clock he paddled back out with another board and a big smile. Good luck tomorrow Tanner and let the force be with you:)

Don't want to work Out?

My local hill opens Friday and I've been trying to get my legs strong so I can kill it this year on a snowboard. I have a strong motivation because I might get to cover some gnarly snowboard events and I don't want to feel like a poser.

I wake up stiff virtually every morning since I started working out and sometimes there is a window of doubt that opens up and screams in my head "your causing yourself bodily harm", "you need to rest more," "you're old", "you're not good enough". I say "Bull shit" to that negative self talk. I never feel more alive than when I'm outside doing sports. It makes me stronger physically but especially mentally and I need that. So the next time you're making excuses to not work out, read this quote from my gym Bodynetix:

Injuries can be worked around. Busy schedules can be worked around. There is no reason that everyone reading this can not give up 3 hours a week to improve their health, reduce their body fat, increase their muscle tone and improve their energy, immune system and over all quality of life.

Maybe even print it in colored markers and tape it to your fridge!

I believe in you:)

New Beginning

I feel like it's been ages since I wrote anything for my Blog. This is partially due to a case of writers block but mostly laziness. I feel like winter malaise can be especially crippling when our Canadian days are so short in November and the grey ski and rain seems endless. This should be the perfect time for working on indoor intellectual pursuits but when feeling the winter blahs who would want to listen? Unless of course I have something interesting to share or a tidbit of wisdom to ponder.

No such luck. Ha! I have had some small slivers of excitement lately. A recent Girls night out with a gallery opening and the guilty pleasure of the Breaking Dawn premier. I was especially please to learn that even at such a crummy time of year, artists can lift you up and help you see beauty. Lucy Shappy and Jennifer Weber (pictured) are two such artists. There feminine way of combining ethereal imagery with a pretty pastel pallet left me yearning to take some of that beauty home.

Unfortunately just as I was falling in love with one of Jennifer Webers paintings, I saw her sneak a little red sticker dot on it. I guess another person had a similar need to take a little beauty home.

As for the Breaking Dawn movie it wasn't as good as the first or second twilight movie but it was still a lovely escape to a fantasy world. If you love the books and the movies it doesn't disappoint but if you're new to the whole thing, I wouldn't recommend starting with this installment. A few too many dreamy close ups and montages for my liking but the seen where Bella has her baby won't be soon forgotten.

BCLocalNews.com - Restless Josie in Tuff adventure travel show will air to 35-million viewers

BCLocalNews.com - Restless Josie in Tuff adventure travel show will air to 35-million viewers

Current Swell

Current Swell is in the top three for The Peak Performance Project. I'm really proud of these guys. They are a hard working touring band that is constantly working on new albums and creating original content. Keep up the hard work guys and good luck with the contest.

Slater prematurely crowned world champion - ABC Newcastle NSW - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Slater prematurely crowned world champion - ABC Newcastle NSW - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

I love this blog

I was reading the november Flare magazine at breakfast this morning and I came across a fabulous new blog. O.K ladies this ones for you!

http://carolinesmode.com/

They call her the luxe minimalist and I think her style inspires me to make just a little more of an effort.

Richard Seymour: How beauty feels | Video on TED.com

Richard Seymour: How beauty feels | Video on TED.com

Crankworx 2011

The Crankworx episode of Restless Josie is on Chek 6 tomorrow night at 8:30. It will feature Cam Zink and Brandon Semenuk and it's guaranteed to take the suck out of TV.

Comox Valley Record - Restless Josie debuts

Comox Valley Record - Restless Josie debuts

I love this quote:
Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the
grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand,
martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
yelling "WOO-HOO what a ride!"

I just came up with my hook. Two years behind schedule but better late than never.
Restless Josie travels the globe taking you behind the scenes of the worlds deadliest sports and inside the minds of the athletes who risk it all for that one perfect moment.

This narrowly beat out " Adventure Sports porn with Restless Josie" but we decided to play it safe:)

My first Red Carpet wearing Paul Hardy.

Calgary Stampede

This photo was taken during one of the most exciting interviews of my life. Doing a sit down with Adrian Grenier ,of HBO"S Entourage, in front of a crowd of thousands definitely brought out my A game. I felt like it forced me to put on blinders and focus my attention completely. It felt similar to climbing a really hard route and only thinking about your next move. One track mind! I can't wait for my next similar experience.

Fun in Filmaking

-Salinas, my new P.R women



Wow, This is me admitting to being an absentee blogger. I have meant to write about my experiences as of late but real life kept getting in the way. I know what your thinking. Excuses, excuses. It takes 10 min.to phone your Mom but often it's just one more thing on your to-do list.

When I left you last, I had just gotten a cable TV channel to agree on airing Restless Josie. Done. Now, I can concentrate on making incredible mind blowing television. Wrong! I now had to focus on hiring a crew, getting a business loan, phone lines, new camera equipment, insurance and if that wasn't enough, raising about one hundred thousand dollars. Tired yet? I'm only just getting started. We haven't even started filming.

I realize now that if making your own television series was easy then TV wouldn't suck. The networks would have so many quality programs to choose from that nothing sub-standard would ever make the cut. Unfortunately, most talented, imaginative artist types could never handle the production side of things without loosing there minds.

I know this sounds condescending and slightly exaggerated but take it from me, the tedious shit you have to finish before you even get to think about content is mind boggling. Most of it do-able but boring and soul sucking.

I think I've managed to even bore myself with this dribble. On to the good stuff. Filming....The good new is, my new crew is getting along famously and is even starting to feel like family,(but family you enjoy). We filmed our first 30 minute episode in 6 days. I for one was very rusty after months spent at the computer and not on camera. But, somehow we caught our stride by day 3 in Tofino and started to produce some good content.

This next week will be spend editing our pilot. The first show being very important because your trying to win an audience. Hopefully, we will have so many banger shots to choose from that we will have trouble cutting. The fear being that you don't have enough content and you have to re-shoot. As much as I love filming in Tofino, I hope we have tons of great footage. Maybe I will even have something fun to post on this blog to get all 16 of you frothing in anticipation. And to answer the question, "yes" I phoned my mom:)

Campbell River Mirror - Restless Josie getting own provincial TV show

Campbell River Mirror - Restless Josie getting own provincial TV show

'Restless Josie' heading for prime time with own show

'Restless Josie' heading for prime time with own show

New Beginning

I feel very grateful that Restless Josie will be aired on Chek 6 in the fall. I'm going to get paid to do what I love. Filming is my passion and even if the cameras weren't rolling I would still want to travel and meet interesting Canadian athletes. It's what enjoy and feel passionate about. The only way to ever succeed at anything is to put blood, sweat and tears into it. I worked very hard on the development of Restless Josie for the last two years in the hopes of creating a quality program that incorporated my passions. I feel very excited to to start filming next month and I can't wait to see how my next adventure plays out:)

I have been dreaming of warm water surfing, browsing Expedia for a destination. Somewhere new, full of possibilities. Great food, surfing, culture, maybe a hut on the beach. Where do you dream of and how are you going to get there?

Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed | Video on TED.com

Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed | Video on TED.com

Fruition

I woke up at 6am this morning with an urgency. Yesterday I received a call from the president of a B.C TV station. I had sent the station my first Restless Josie travel show proposal three weeks prior and was waiting for a response. "Patience" was my mantra but it was a bitter pill to swallow filled with anxiety and self doubt. Funny thing, yesterday even after receiving the invitation to come meet the programming manager at the station in a couple weeks, I was still anxious.

I fear failure.I fear letting the world know I tried to be special and fell on my face. But, the alternative is worse. I cannot live with the knowledge that I had amazing opportunities in my life and I didn't have the guts to step up.I have Nelson Mandela's Inaugural Speech on my wall and I would love to share it with you.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we liberate from our fear, our presence automatically liberate others. -Marianne Williamson (all religious references were removed)

Cowichan Valley Bike tour

Spring dump run

What is it about Spring? In Canada it signifies the return of the birds and fresh buds on the trees. But it's more than that. It's a chance for a fresh start. Out with the old, in with the new. I've noticed a vibe in the air of romance and promise.

I think every spring should start with a good purge. Make a dump run, donate some old cloths you haven't worn since last spring. Clean the mold off the windowsill. Dust off the mountain bike and get back out on the trails. Or maybe it's a new hair-cut your craving. Whatever your fancy, I say Carpe diem.

Oakley Photo Shoot

This is a photo shoot I did with my friend saschaporteousphoto.com

MY lovely girlfriend Holly Fisher did the hair and I did my own make-up.

The shots were done at the http://freakincoffeeshop.com/

Success?

What does it take to achieve greatness? No matter your what your goal in life may be, you probably dream of being a success, whatever that means to you. For most of us defining success is the hardest part. Buddha would tell you to find a tree, sit and visualize. Donald Trump would probably give you a talk about taking risks. Your mother might tell you to be vulnerable because without an emotional connection you'll have nothing to lose.

No matter what it takes to get up and go in the morning,(because no one ever made it big by sleeping till noon),everyone needs to believe in something. I've never had the lofty ambition of saving the world. I always thought focusing on those nearest and dearest to me seemed more tangible and immediate. I suffer impatience and have a hard time with separating myself personally from my work. This in turn makes it hard to accomplish great things with my career because I'm afraid a failure at work could mean a nasty case of self doubt.

Well, here I am feeling completely emotionally vulnerable because I've taken a risk. I set a lofty goal for myself of getting Restless Josie on cable TV. I have butterflies just typing this. How dare I, a small town Canadian women think I'm good enough for television. Isn't that for the Kardashians of the world? What can I offer that isn't already available on the 120 channels broadcast world wide?

Well, I guess we'll see... to be continued.

Whistler- a recipe for happiness

I'm sitting reliving my weekend through video and photos suffering from a massive adrenaline hangover.I just returned from a weekend trip-of-a -lifetime in the Whistler area. Columbia invited a group of photographers and journalist to Whistler for four days to test new gear for Winter 2011-2012, in particular their new and roasting hot heated jackets.

We stayed at First Tracks Lodge at the base of Creekside, steps from the gondola. The first day started with a quick demo of the gear and an introduction to our Extremely Canadian ski guides. Then we jumped on the gondola headed for epic day on the slopes. It was snowing and the visibility wasn't great but luckily the snow was soft up top and our guide even found us some fresh tracks. Apres was at Dusty's, followed by an incredible dinner at Araxi - three level seafood tower.

The next day we woke up early and took a shuttle to Pemberton for the best day ever of heli-skiing. Coast Range Heliskiing started by dropping us off on top of one of the most beautiful mountain tops I have ever experienced and it just got better from there. I got to snowboard over 10,000 vertical feet in 20 centimetres of blower, untouched powder. Basically, I'm ruined for life because the ski hill just isn't going to cut it anymore. Apres was spent at the Scandinave Spa dipping our sore tired bodies in hot and cold hydro therapy. We hit Creekside's local fav, Rim Rock, for a delicious dinner to close out one of my best days ever.

For the final day we shook off the cobwebs and sore muscles with an incredible zip line aerial tour of Whistler's temperate rainforest with Ziptrec Ecotours, followed by an Olympic Biathalon lesson at Callaghan Valley. As long as it's not a breathing target who doesn't like shooting guns?

I know what you're thinking. You hate me for being born with a horse shoe up my ass. I know, but like I said, this was a once in a lifetime trip. Unless of course someone else wants to take me heli-snowboarding.

Before and After

I've talked to a few women since doing my most recent photo-shoot and told them a little about what was involved. I had a couple hours of hair and make-up before we even thought about wardrobe. After that much preparation there is always less post production needed in photo-shop. All the same I thought it would be interesting to show an image before and after photo-shop. Hopefully, the corrections aren't too obvious. Good photo-shop should be subtle. After all isn't it our small imperfections that make us interesting? That's what my mom always told me about my freckles.

Photography by Clare Morrison http://www.mophoto.ca/#/surf/_DSC0190_02
Hair by Emma Green (Velvet Underground)
Make-up by Lauren Maclean

It takes a village...

Merlin's Magic - The Heart of Reiki

Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter | Video on TED.com

Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter | Video on TED.com

Restless Josie - Tatchu

Woke up this morning to crazy wind and rain on the roof. I knew that meant only one thing. It was dumping on the hill. The wind was a little worrying because at Mt Washington they often close the upper lifts when it gets too stormy. But, it also means the fair weather skiers aren't heading to the hill. We had fresh tracks on every run of the morning. As long as you stuck to the steeps and kept your speed up it was perfect. I did have my neck warmer pulled right up to my goggles but I had some of my best runs of the season. Storms can be good, especially when they bring swell and powder!

Still life with Woodpecker

I decided to re-read the book that made me proud to be born a redhead. (Even if I have temporarily deserted my natural colour) If you haven't read Still Life With Woodpecker, you should. It's one of the first books that made me into the avid fiction reader I am today. My favourite quote of the day "What limits people is that they don't have the fucking nerve or imagination to star in their own movie, let alone direct it"-Tom Robbins

This is my photo essay from yesterday morning at Mt Washington. Having 30 cm of fresh snow and sunshine I headed up the hill even though I only had a couple hours. I decided since the Boomerang chair wasn't open, I would fall in love with the old sunrise chair. All the photos were taken with my iphone4 and I love it because I always have it in my pocket. It's no good owning all the fancy camera gear in the world if you always leave it at home. :)

There is a reason why skate borders are the best athletes in the world.

1. They fall on pavement, (they learn how to fall properly)
2. They have extremely good balance, agility, coordination and timing.
3. They are often under paid teenage boys and girls with barely enough money for new trucks, wheels and decks and yet they keep practicing.....
4. They have mastered the art of not letting the fear stand in the way. Otherwise they would never pull huge air on vert ramps.
5. They can have crazy core strength. (Ever tried a kick flip?)
6. Ever met an old skateboarder? Enough said!

copy and past this link, it's a great skate video!

http://vimeo.com/onboard/tourmedellin2011

Backcountry Baby

Today I went back country snowboarding for the first time this year and it was fantastic. Sunday's at Mt.Washington are always crowded and lift lines long. The condition of the snow pack was stable and the forecast called for good weather so it was an easy decision. I brought snow shoes because I don't own a split board and even packed polls which came in very handy. I think my favorite part was the vistas we got from a high elevation and the new perspective on my local hill. I got to check out heroin chute, the run that lives up to its name and could make sense of the stories I'd heard told for years. I also got some fresh tracks two days after our last snow fall. I would say there's a good feeling when you earn your turns and even the charlie horse at the end of the day didn't dampen my mood. Good Times!

This is the view out my kitchen window this morning. Not a common occurrence on Vancouver Island and a welcome change from the rain we've had for the last couple of weeks. Beautiful!

Restless Josie Australia

Christopher McDougall: Are we born to run? | Video on TED.com

Christopher McDougall: Are we born to run? | Video on TED.com

Juno Awards

Juno nominations are in...
And the nominees are:

JUNO FAN CHOICE AWARD
Drake
Hedley
Johnny Reid
Justin Bieber
Michael Bublé

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
HalfLife - Classified
Drake - Find Your Love
Hedley - Perfect
kd lang - Hallelujah Vancouver Winter 2010
Young Artists for Haiti - Wavin’ Flag

INTERNATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Eminem - Recovery
Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Ke$ha - Animal
Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
Taylor Swift - Speak Now

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
Drake - Thank me Later
Hedley - The Show Must Go
Johnny Reid - A Place Called Love
Justin Bieber - My World 2.0

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake - Drake
Johnny Reid - Johnny Reid
Justin Bieber - Justin Bieber
Neil Young - Neil Young
Sarah McLachlan - Sarah McLachlan

GROUP OF THE YEAR
Arcade Fire - Arcade Fire
Broken Social Scene - Broken Social Scene
Down With Webster - Down With Webster
Great Big Sea - 2477 GREAT BIG SEA
Three Days Grace - Three Days Grace

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Basia Bulat
Bobby Bazini
Caribou
Hannah Georgas
Meaghan Smith

NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR
Die Mannequin
Hollerado
Misteur Valaire
My Darkest Days
Said The Whale

Love surprises

Just watching Kanye West- My beautiful dark twisted fantasy

It's a feast for the senses. The cinematography has an old Hollywood glamor with interesting camera angles and spectacular lighting. The music is Kanye's best. My favorite part of the film is the bird lady. Her costume is that of a super model phoenix, with life like feather wings that put a Victoria Secret model to shame. She's so beautiful it's like staring into a glimmering jet engine.

The last shot of Kanye running trough the forest being the strongest yet simplest shot of the short film. Directed by Kanye West himself, I have considerable respect for his artistic talent.

You have to buy the whole album on itunes to get the short film but it's worth every penny.

I guess that's my first rav. review!

Peace, Restless Josie

January 2011 Favorite Things:

1. My black Sitka Jacket.It goes with everything and it's really warm. I've been out and seen Noah Cohen in the same jacket.

http://shop.sitkasurfboards.com/products/productdetail/Girls+Explorer+Coat/part_number=F10-SW1930/1746.1.1.2.9323.4799.0.0.0?pp=8&

2. My Merino wool crew neck. The softest, warmest, sheerest piece of clothing I own. I checked out there web-site and the company has integrity.

http://www.io-bio.com/product/womens-contact-ls-crib


3. My Oakley snowboard goggles.The lenses really are the best.


http://ca.oakley.com/women/products/6284/24433

4. My Columbia Aviator hat

http://www.columbia.com/Men%27s-Ridge-2-Run%E2%84%A2-Earflap-Hat-Omni-Heat%C2%AE/CM9918,default,pd.html

My friend Nathan Weathington wrote me his top ten after reading my post. Funny shit!!!



1.New word for 2011: Idiarrhea – When someone has too many damn ideas and never actually does shit. This condition tends to occur in coffee shops and while sucking on a bong.

2. In 2011 someone will be shot for using the work cliché “thinking outside the box” —the most overused and ironic of dumbass work metaphors. Try “Thought Grenade” douche bag.

3. Eat more 12% Yogurt.

4. Missionary position will once again lose its luster and old school moves like the ‘rodeo clown’, the ‘wheel barrow’ and ‘ the drunk Carney eatin’ a corndog’ will see a resurgence.

5. The world will finally catch on that people who do coffee enemas are indeed sticking coffee up their ass. Fair trade or not, that crap is disrespectful. And you know Juan Valdez is pissed. Freaks.

6. Out – skinny metrosexual guys in straight leg jeans. Why? Because you look like a complete fucktard, that’s why.

7. Out – idiotic over competitive parents whom actually believe their kids know sign language. It smells like he said he shit his pants if you ask me.

8. Organic tampons will cause a vegan vagina scare that sweeps the nation. A move towards tofu penises is in the works until women realize it is like getting a gynecological exam by one of the Muppets. A switch back to good old-fashioned meat will happen before the year is out. But I could be completely off base on this one.

9.“Where the Hell were your Parents?” will become the funniest fuckin’ book ever written making Nathan Weathington a household name and fulfilling his dream of being a professional shit-joke writer.

10. Canadians will be shocked to find out that American beer actual does have the same amount of alcohol as Canadian beer. They will also discover there is this thing called the Internet that you can look up old wives tales to see if they are true or not.

What will be the next big thing? Could be coconut water, or perhaps a paleo-fitness work-out? You can't help but stay current thanks to the constant news feed available on the internet but how can be predict the next hot ticket? Maybe we have only to look towards the trendsetters of our social media network. Watch this, eat this,listen to this, try this....
Perhaps, it's found in your latest pop culture magazine. Wallpaper anyone?

Or maybe we can just go for coffee with friends and exchange info the old fashioned way. Gossip? Whatever your preferred means, I would like to throw out my two cents.

2011 what's what:

1.Snowboarding will make a huge comeback. (those new ski's are way to easy to be cool)
2.Singer/songwriters (too much digital music is too much)
3.Sunshine (those vitamin D tablets don't work, go outside)
4.Boot cut jeans (because they make your ass look good)
5.Shit my Dad Said -the book (because you should laugh out loud before bed)
6.Riding your cruiser bike (good for the environment and your ass)
7.Coffee (it's a great drug!)
8. Parties (because people who socialize smile more, are happier and live longer)
9. Napping (because your mother is never wrong)
10.Reading (because I want you to read my blog)

Justine Dupont just won her heat against Laura Enever. This will ruin Laura's chance of taking the ASP 2010 Women's World Junior championship.