The months are just flying by.
But the days seem to drag on...especially when work is frustrating.
I know I experience island fever from time to time.
This island is about 20 miles by 5 miles...that's it.
I have literally driven from west tip to the east tip.
While in California, I could have happily stay in and watch a marathon of movies or shows on Netflix...I can't do that here...I am constantly restless.
One way I am relieving my stress is paddling.
Unfortunately, I don't have pictures or video of myself - because you get completely drenched!
But I found a video on youtube.
Check it out!
I do it every Monday and Friday night....it feels so wonderful to paddle away from the island, and just float out in the ocean.
The boat I currently use is not as long...it only fits 6 members...but it is still long and narrow.
Last night we capsized! I wasn't scared or shocked. I also had my life vest. The water was a bit choppy and the boat felt unbalanced...right when I realized how off balance we were, it seemed like everything slowed down and I saw every little detail..I heard my friend scream really slowly...I saw the girl in front of me slowly topple out and her legs up in the air.and I even thought to myself..."Yeah, this is happening." I splashed into the water and quickly floated to the top.
In a blink of an eye, three of my team mates quickly flipped the boat back into place.
Other boats approached us and helped us empty all the water out of the boat.
Then the hard part.....how the hell am I going to pull myself OUT of the water and my ass UP and OVER the side. I have absolutely no upper body strength and a sizable ass.
Thank GOD for my friend.
I swung my legs over and he literally grabbed my ass and pushed me over.
All the while I kept thinking to myself, Lord, I won't eat McDonalds anymore...
Once everyone was back in, the captain congratulated us for remaining calm, working fast, and working together. We raced the other boats back to the island. And I couldn't stop laughing.
By the time we reached the shore, the sun was beginning to set. We cleaned and carried the boats.
The coach gave us a pep talk. And my friend and I rinsed off all the sand and made the long, soggy trek back to my car.
Last night - I slept really well.
This morning...more BS at work...I have the urge to paddle again.
