Surfing

Sunday 10th October 2010

Today was a special day - and not just because it was 10-10-10! It was also my sister's 20th birthday so we headed out with the university surf club for an afternoon on the beach catching some waves. I've surfed before, in Australia, but it was my first time the cold UK waters, and my sister's first time ever!

We both had a brilliant time. Lots of fun even if we did get a little chilly once the BBQ/bonfire on the beach died down. Afterwards finally got home and housemates had cooked a lovely roast dinner (complete with chocolate fudge cake!) which was well received.

Quote of the Day:
Had to Google a couple of surfing quotes for today but these two really stood out for me as what surfing is all about:

Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave. - Paul Walker

Surfing is such an amazing concept. You're taking on Nature with a little stick and saying, 'I'm gonna ride you!' And a lot of times Nature says, 'No you're not!' and crashes you to the bottom. - Jolene Blalock