Watching

In the water we have to watching for the next wave, others around us. In driving we have to constantly watch and see what the other idiot drivers are doing around us. When I am in the water I operate under the idea that no one cares or notices a thing I am doing.

One day as I got my board waxed and ready to take out, a tourist family showed up. There was a mom and dad and two little boys. I had no intention of doing anything more but practice and get a good work out.

The boys watched me intently and when I was paddling out there was a few big waves that I swam over. As I came up to each wave, I could hear one of the boys gasp, a few times he said. “Watch out!”

I was fine and swam over them no problem. It was funny to hear his concern for me. I had no idea he was that worried. Later when I came out he was a more than disappointed. I had not busted out any great moves. There wasn’t way to, since there were not any great waves. I suppose he thought this was like live Fuel TV, but it wasn’t.

When I go out I also enjoy watching what the other surfers are doing and seeing them get a good ride in. At this point I am still not much for others to watch. I need to work on that. I have not pushed myself too hard in this sport. The whole beach time for me is more meditative for me more than anything else.

I love the ocean and miss the salt water in my mouth if I don’t get to go out that often. These last two weeks I didn’t get to go out. I will get up early and go out tomorrow. I need it. I have been working hard on my dancing, but I need to clear my head and watch the water for a bit.