photos by jeff bailey

location: Glendale park

Rode with this dude the other day

This guy, Kevin, straight shreds. A few days ago me and Bobby cruised around all of PHX with him and he was the coolest dude ever. Invited us on his Alpinestars bus, fed us, chilled with us; it was awesome! It's pretty sweet meeting "big name" people that are still mellow at heart and down to earth. Anyways, peep his skills in the video below, with fellow shredder, Miles Rogoish. 

Osiris - Kiraly & Rogoish from Osiris BMX on Vimeo.

what's in a year?

Frosh...no more

Reality check right about now. I've finished my first year of college. This is scary to me. I've made a lot of friends this year, and although many have left, as cliche as it may sound, the memories will stay for quite some time. Just to name a few: Brett Lawson, Zach Conelly, Michael Ramirez and crew, Brian Kimball, Jacqui DeArmas, Tanner and Dylan,and  Tony Perrotta...I am praying that we may all meet again in the near future as you guys have totally made a huge impact in my life in some way or another. As for now, I gotta embark on the summer ahead and hope that we stay in touch. Either way, I'll never forget our Campus Crossing experiences, Smash Time, Jib Sessions, Get Downs, Fro Yo's, life talks, or Sour Patches. Thank you all for the good times, and here's to a hopeful many more to come!

multimedia and such

good tunes

Lesson 6

Carpe diem

Lesson 5

Don't go to sleep angry

Lesson 4

see the way He sees

daily hero

First off, this dude already rocks cuz we share the same name...but overall, I really liked the vibe of this edit. BMX is fun, plain and simple

Go to BNQT for more videos.

Lesson 3

I need not give another the power to make me angry

Lesson 2

I only have the means to change myself

Lesson 1

This too shall pass

daily truths

Easter was a very trying day in my life. As of now, I'm kicked out of my house back in Glendale. This whole experience has already been surreal, but I feel like it's been a much-needed eye opener. My mind has been wandering a million miles per hour, but a lot of things are starting to come into a clearer realm. Even though I'm pretty lazy at this whole blog thing, I'm making a conscious effort as of tonight, to note the progress of my current predicament by way of the daily lessons and truths I face throughout. They will not always be life-changing, but maybe just maybe they'll be enough steps to get me back on track over time.

This dude knows what's up

Lately I've been trying to open up my eyes to see the bits of good in people, and look past all the negativity. It makes finding faith in people a much more tangible goal. This guy's name is Miles Rogoish and he's my hero of the day, well besides Jesus as it is now 26 minutes into Easter haha. Anyways, this dude is all about fun, plain and simple and i like to see people that know how to have a good time. Here's to you Mr. Rogoish

My works

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new edit

TK from Ted Willis on Vimeo.

so i have this idea

we've been learning a lot about the new switch from hard copy newsprint to multimedia coverage in my journalism class, and i think i've decided to take a stab at a multimedia blog. I have this idea to create a blog under the name and idea "enigma". It will focus primarily on human dilemmas, conflicts, answers and repercussions, and i will take part in the research and studies as well as some help from correspondent friends. I want this to be a blog free of limitations and open to honest respectful discussion. I think that this could be a great opportunity to invest in a journalistic future and i could use some help if anyone is interested.

Life is soooooo good

so to be completely honest, i feel like for a long time now, my life has been slowly stepping outta line in my relationship with God. Its not even like huge, drastic things getting in the way.I mean, maybe it was the stresses of starting college, or my love of riding, but either way, i have not been nearly as  close to God  as i have been in the past. But let me tell you this, God will always seek you, even if you are not returning the favor, and often times he works in some pretty crazy ways!

I'm not going to lie, i haven't been genuinely happy in a very long time and the first semester of school,here at UA, didn't help. Its amazing though, just how things have turned around.You can call it luck, chance, or just good timing, but at the moment I'm feeling pretty damn blessed. 

First week back started with a bang as i entered all my new classes and sat next to this guy, Brian Kimball, as there were no other open seats in my math course. To my surprise, not only was this dude a returning upperclassmen to the class with all the know how to pass the class, but he too was also a journalism major. Furthermore, he told me he was editor of the no2 school newspaper in the states, and he thought he could get me a job as a sportswriter.I proceeded in applying and testing for the position of a potential writer and have high hopes to receive good news in the coming days. My first official break in the world of journalism. The rest of the week continued to follow, and i finally got to dive into my first journalism course, "Principles in Journalism" and the class blew my expectations clear out of the water. Mark my words, Professor Cuillier will be a very influential person in my coming years.. To make an awesome close to the "magic week" in pure Mccandless style, my sort of long lost friend, Klay Donaldson threw me flat on my butt, as he acknowledged that he too, wanted to rekindle our outdated friendship. I think, as lame as it sounds, that Klay grew up a lot today, and i'm excited to see how this pans out! 

Again, some are gonna read this and just think its all in good timing, but i really do feel 250%, that God is just trying to open my eyes to just how great this life can be. In no way have i earned any of this weeks blessings, but i have received, and am thankful nonetheless. This life is good, because God is good.

brand new horizon

so, this is officially the last night of winter break, and I'm pretty stoked to start off a fresh semester. Moved back into the  little dorm known as Kaibab room 244, and was surprised that this time around it felt a little more like home. Partied a little bit last night, and basically chilled today, but as of tomorrow morning its time to put in some work! 

note to self: have fun this semester

fun

movin(tyler and evan) from Jeff bailey on Vimeo.

its only after we've lost everything, that we are free to do anything

why do people have tailbones?

so i crashed pretty hard on a rail today, it was rather funny at the time but the discomfort has long since outweighed the humor. Oh well, i guess its just part of the game. Anyways, past few days have been rather busy.....i became a Mason, i filmed a bike edit, i saw a rattlesnake, i went to the zoo, and i ate some sushi with my dad. Keep a heads up for the bike edit i just mentioned here in the next few days

new setup

Frame:Sunday wave 21.25

Bars:Sunday triumphs

Grips:Odyssey griswalds

Stem:Fit DLR

Headset: FSA

Pegs:2 Shadow little ones

Front wheel: Shadow stun

Front tire: Fly Ruben 2.25

Forks: Odyssey Race 3/8

Seat: Duo rogue status pivotal

Post: Animal wedge pivotal

Cranks: 175mm Shadow torrid 2

BB: Fit

Pedals: Odyssey twisted pc's

Back wheel: Round wheel 9t

Back tire: Fit F.A.F 2.20

Sprocket: Mosh Cooper 25t

Chain: KMC

my touch: uncut bars, high psi in tires, super tight chain (little to no back rotation w/o applied pressure) slammed seat, cut seat tube, chopped brake guide, flat black spray paint, 2 headset spacers for more rise

"Resolution-a-tize"

k, so all these are not technically considered "resolutions", but they are however slight ideas for change in the new year....so, in no particular order:

1)read more books, for your health haha

2)tea>soda

3)take more pictures...not only of action, but everyday life

4)hike/camp...do whatever possible to get outside the "comforts" of civilization

5)don't make sleeping in such a habit...reclaim your mornings

6)spontaneous days of adventure and travel

7)quit checking the time

8)new language?

9)pray

10)journal

11)watch old films (like "its a wonderful life")

12)find a girl

13)make some dirt jumps to call your own

14)grow your hair out

15)watch a storm blow in from a high vantage point

16) draw, even though you suck

17)bon fires

18)build something with your hands

19)save up a little money over the summer for soph year or buy a honda ruckus

20)bomb some hills at midnight

21)quit cussing

22)remember names, not just faces

23)quality

24)speak less