Since I first moved to Florida, I've tried to explore new things and attempt the things that I've never had the opportunity to do before. Well let's see I grew up in rural Kansas, and graduated to the deserts of Nevada? One of the biggest on my list to do, not to mention scariest was surfing. You see being from Kansas (no extra large bodies of water), and having lived in the desert (no bodies of water at all), makes the vast ocean and all its extra large animals with teeth kinda intimidating. Nevertheless I resolved to not miss out on the opportunity if it was given to me, though I nearly didn't.
After church last Sunday, a friend of mine was taking some of the kids from his youth group surfing. The kids, not him insisted that I come, one girl pleaded that she not have to be the only girl out there with the guys, so I went. I had no real intention of getting out in the water little own on a surf board. The students went out on the boards for about an hour or more, and when they set foot on the beach they yelled for me to get out there and try it. I hesitated though secretly I really wanted to. Their push was enough, I looked at my friend who had already attached to board to my ankle, and I was off into the vast ocean with all its inhabitants.
My friend Chris was patient and helpful. He explained enough to me that I wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I thought I would be on a surf board. With Chris' help I was eventually able to catch 3 waves....of which I actually stood up on one! I really enjoyed it and though it presented some challenges I would really like to go again soon!! But I'm pretty sure the waves are about gone for the season??? Alas, there is always next year.... right??
I wonder what will be next to cross off my list, as my interests and adventurous side continues to grow. Its taken me some time but I think I'm finally enjoying south Florida and all there is to explore here! I'm glad that I finally took the time to do something that I'd been wanting to do, and I'm glad that those students wouldn't take no for an answer!
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