Eat Your Vegetables (#4) with SLASHIES... By Eric Cedeno

When I was a kid I didn't like to eat my vegetables. At the time I didn't see a need for them. I used to joke to my mom that I would catch up on eating all my vegetables at our next Thanksgiving dinner which of course was months away. I understand now that my mom wanted me to be healthy and vegetables are good for me. This segment is about eating your vegetables, well mentally. The vegetables that I'll be dishing out to you are for your own good. It's a dose of getting exposed to something that might be new to most of you, even outside of the usual surf culture. It's ok if you don't like it, but like my mom said,"at least give it a try before next Thanksgiving."

It's refreshing to find people that follow what makes them happy. From what I've seen it seems like if a person wants something they can get it if they put in the effort. My college professor used to say, "The harder you work - the luckier you become." I believe the people in these short stories below are very lucky and they must've worked very hard to get where they are at now. Don't be scared to do something different.

SLASHIES // EUGENE - AQUABUMPS

Uploaded by SlashiesTV on Aug 16, 2011

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Slashies explores the lives of those industrious individuals who have the courage to follow their dreams. These people inspire us, even challenge us to do the same.

Eugene Tan, Aqua Bumps:

Discover the inspirational story of a graphic designer who decided he wanted to take photos of the beach: Eugine Tan, founder of Aqua Bumps.

SLASHIES // BENJA - AMAZING PAPER CONSTRUCTION

Uploaded by SlashiesTV on Jan 29, 2012

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SLASHIES // Benja Harney studied graphic design before discovering his love for paper construction. Over the past 6 years Benja has been leading a double life. Working for a major newspaper by day and engineering with paper by night for some of the worlds biggest brands. An amazing attitude to life and passion has lead to him throw in his day job and follow his true calling. This is his story.

SLASHIES // SHANNON CREES

Uploaded by SlashiesTV on Dec 11, 2011

http://slashies.com.au or join us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/slashies Shannon Crees is a street artist who swapped her life as a fashion designer to pursue a career in art and quickly got her break spraying canning for Banksy's Murals Festival. Sydney born and bred, she has since collaborated with other doyens of the street art scene (Deadbeat Danny and Pure Evil), has own mural in the inner west and has exhibited widely in Sydney, as well as featuring in exhibitions in London and New York.