Surfing was Awesome!!!
Surf Diva Surfing School really know what they’re doing. I got up on my second try. I even caught a few waves all on my own. I would say I caught at least 15 waves during our 40 min in the water. The first try i jumped up on my knees. Natural reaction I guess. The Hubby got up on his first try. Practice on the beach made it a lot easier once we got out there. I use to go to the beach every year No Matter What. Then i got married and it was no longer a priority. I haven’t had that much salt water up my nose in a long time. I had a tendency to jump right up on my board facing sideways with my feet flat pointing in opposite directions. Instead of jumping up in it facing forward on my toes with my feet facing on an angle then slowly standing up while turning my feet and body sideways. (haven’t finished the disposable camera yet, but will get photo up ASAP.)
Our instructor was very laid back. It seems to be the surfers way of life. When they’re up their ridding the wave they are as relaxed as they look. When you’re on the board just right you can just relax and enjoy the ride. Fun, Fun, Fun, and relaxing yet exhausting. The hubby now wants to go back every year for another lesson, and eventually go surf in Hawaii. I’m all for it. Then i can swing by and say Hi to Stephanie =)
I love being active. Surfing re-motivated me to get into even better shape so i can surf longer then an hour without passing out =).
Friendly Competition
The Hubby and I decided to do a little friendly competition. We threw the scale out the window, but we both know we have a little extra fat we’re carrying around. It would be even easier to surf with a little less un-needed weight. So we both pinched ourselves with the Accue Calipers…measured our fat % so every week we can compare. The winner of the week gets to pick out a RedBox and gets a foot massage. The winner of the month gets to pick out an activity. If i win it’s Rock Climbing. If he wins it’s Lazar Tag. Either was we will have lots more fun being much more active. And, it’s a way to get me back to the gym.
Summary:
1-Loved surfing so much we’re making it an annual tradition
2-Doing a mini body fat % competition with the Hubby
3-Going Skiing this winter too
July 27th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Sound like you guys had a great time! Don’t you feel like doing even more once you accomplish something you always wanted to do? Keep it up!
July 30th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Congrats!!! I’m glad you enjoyed surf lessons, and that you’re planning to do it again! That sounded like a lot of fun.