I just tried surfing for the first time last weekend. My brother and several of my cousins have been surfing for two years now. They have been asking me to join them, but my work schedule isn't exactly what you can call "recreational activity friendly". It's not really my cup of tea, but I wanted to try surfing just for the heck of it. And let's admit, surfing is a pretty cool sport. I didn't have work last weekend, so I finally went with them with no preparation whatsoever.
My first attempts were horrible. It was one wipe out after another. I could only manage to stand on that damn board for a few seconds before falling. The weather wasn't even cooperating. It was drizzling, and the waves we're quite high--- definitely not suitable for beginners. It was like learning to ride a bike all over again--- only harder. I was trying to keep my balance on an ever changing terrain. Many times I thought it was a futile exercise in maintaining balance. Trying to surf was so frustrating!
...But i just couldn't stop trying. Even though I had a very low success rate, surfing is still so much fun! And that feeling I felt the first time I did it? Such joy is priceless. I believe I've found a new passion. I can't wait to go surfing again!
Now I have to try and keep most of my weekends free next year. hehe. :)
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