I've always loved travelling. The idea of it all never failed to excite me but there was one particular vacation where i came to the realization that i want to continue exploring the world. It was March Break of 2011 and i was on a family vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii. When you're in Hawaii i figured it would be considered a crime to come home and not par take in a surfing lesson. With that in mind my aunt and i signed ourselves up for a lesson and we could hardly contain our smiles full of excitement. The morning of our lesson i put on my Roxy bathing suit in hopes of fitting in with the surfer style and we made our way down to the beach. During our lesson i found myself beginning to become a little more hesitant of the whole idea as our instructors were warning us about jelly fish, strong tides and safety precautions for when/if you fall off your board. Trying to put my fears in the back of my head and focus on my initial excitement we got on our boards and paddled out to the buoy. Once we arrived and i got in line i was beginning to feel very scared and regretting my spontaneous decision. When i was told it was my turn my stomach dropped and i wondered why i ever thought i was capable of doing such a thing. I quickly realized i was wrong as i was standing up on my board and looking out to the shore. With the Hawaiian sun beating down on my sun burnt face while surfing the waves of the pacific ocean i couldn't help but realize how amazing this moment was. Not only did i end up forming a love for surfing i conquered a fear and learnt a lot about my self that morning. Something i would have never had the opportunity to learn at home. The thought of surfing was frightening because i had no clue what to expect, i was afraid of the unknown. But what i realized was that i'm not one to let fears stop me and that i love trying new things. From trying surfing and benefiting immensely from it i couldn't help but think what else is out there that i can try. Conquering a fear by stepping outside my comfort zone provided such an amazing feeling that i want to continue to make new memories similar to this one. What better way is there to explore yourself by exploring the world as well. So, not only did i come home with a new interest i came home with a deeper knowledge of who i am and that is something unforgettable.
Hi Breah!
ReplyDeleteI like your two posts. They clearly indicate what your passion is and what you intend to focus on in your blog. The pink is a bit difficult to read, but it has a calming effect. Maybe make it a bit darker. I share your passion for travel. It does open doors and you make the great point that you would not have cultivated certain interests, had you not pushed yourself beyond your comfort zone. An unknown area allows us to do that more readily, I find.
Watch some of your spelling and sentence structure. Your posts were good and substantial so keep it up. :) Ms. Morton
I loved how you brought your personality through with this post, your such a amazing girl ! Take me on a trip with you xoxo Tara :)<3
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ReplyDeleteBreah, I enjoyed reading this post. Your enthusiasm and honesty are clear. It does take a certain amount of courage to risk trying something new. Way to surf!
ReplyDeleteI assume you meant Roxy bathing not baiting unless I don't know the brand name. Maybe baiting means you were out to catch a surfer dude in your Roxy.