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urfing isn’t just a hobby for Stephen
Banks; it’s a way of life.
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Stephen has lived in all corners of
the country, but he said his favorite place
will always be California.
Stephen loves to surf, so anywhere near
the ocean is where he’d like to be.
For nearly 15 years, Stephen lived in
Southern California with the ocean always
a stone’s throw away. Most mornings he
could be found at Swami’s, his surf spot of
choice in Encinitas, Calif. It didn’t matter if
the waves were big or small; part of the
experience for him was just about paddling
out and being in the water.
“It starts my day o u t It gets my mind
straight. There’s no one there. I’m
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not in society. I’m just me - me
and the water,” Stephen said.
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Street Roots • Oct. 21-27, 2016
While surfing requires a certain amount
of physical strength, it also requires
strength of mind. The swells crash and
pound, and you have to be able to focus and
stay calm.
When the surf is rough, you need to be
prepared to hold your breath for several
minutes.
It isn’t about being the
best or showing off,
Stephen said.
“You’re just
there to be
there.”
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laid back and
levelheaded. He says he is able to get along
with most anyone and is good at interacting
with all different types of people. This
comes in handy when he is out on the
streets selling Street Roots.
He arrived in Portland from Southern
California at the beginning of September.
It’s a different way of life here, but he is
slowly adjusting to it.
Before moving to Portland, Stephen
worked in construction for 22 years, but he
said he’s ready for a change. A new life in a
new city means the chance to start over.
“I’m trying to figure something o u t ...
I’m just trying to better myself every day,”
he said.
From Vermont to Oregon and everywhere
in between, Stephen has lived in every
corner of the country and learned many life
lessons along the way. Of all the places he
has lived, he said Vermont is easily his least
favorite.
“We tried to go hunting and never saw a
single animal,” he said with a laugh.
Stephen said he looks forward to
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