Game over

We all set goals, both long term and short term. For a lot of we try our best to accomplish things with in a year.

What did I do this year? Sometimes it feels like I haven't done anything much. Left over from the family script that needs a re-write. Looking back, I did do things this year. I raised chickens and pups. I have two great girl dogs that are healthy and happy. They are playing in the back yard with the adult dogs right now, and I can have quite to work in the home office.

I have lost about 20 lbs I didn't need this year. In 12 weeks I spent concentrating on my diet and exercise routine. In that time my clothes have gotten quite a bit looser and I have more energy. All the dancing I did helped out with it. In all I have had tons of dance performances. It has helped keep me on track and help push me to work harder and grow as a dancer/performer. I didn't dance these last few months, and if I had scheduled a dance I would not have been able to do a reading this last Sunday. In Hollywood a friend hosts a reading, I put my name in the hat and was the last to read. While dancing is great, writing is my life's work and it felt so great to focus on that.

To that end, I had three articles come out this last year. I took a look at them again today. Its amazing, I don't think about it everyday and sometimes I forget to be happy about that. Of course I worked hard this year at the shop and I helped out my friends with eggs.

This blog is not just to show off and give myself a pat on the back. We all want to feel that we are not wasting time and just letting the years pass. I had a landmark birthday and it didn't feel that great. Sure I still get carded, I just am not where I thought I would be at this age. It helps if I can think of the good things I did, and not what didn't happen.

I still have many other goal to work towards, the game is not over!

Pipe Masters

If you haven't been following all the action on Surf line, I can't help you. It was great to be able to see everything happing live while in the comfort of my own home in my PJ's and drinking coffee in front of the PC.

There are many things that the Internet is great for and this is one. I saw more than I would have on Fuel TV or other networks. I wish Surfing was covered just as much as other sports. Sure there is Fuel, but there isn't Sunday Surfing like Football or Baseball.

That would have been a better idea for Fox than the extreme football....what was that anyway? Its not like they came onto the field swinging a mace ball at each other like gladiators.

I still have my new surf board that has yet to get into the water. I want to change a few things about it before I use it. The color is yellow and I don't care for that, it was on sale. Having said that, I still can't wait to get back into my normal grove. What did I do this last year? I looked after pups, my friend and worked hard on losing weight. I will get back out there, I love it too much to quit.

Looking forward to more surfing in my life and in my writing. As for Pipe Masters, Congrats to all. You are all great. Sure one goes home with the trophy but you all got to ride those great waves. Who isn't stoked for that?

Winter

For those that surf, we know that winter is when things really happen. This week is not exception. Not watching Pipe Masters on Surfline? Shame on you! Record swells and you get to see people in the sun and it seems warm for them. Good stuff.

I love all of the seasons and I love 'winter' in So Cal. This week it rained and I can see the mountains covered with snow. Its so pretty and it reminds us of why we live here. Sure its been cold and I bundle up in my vintage coat at night. Its still such a pleasure to see the rain and it smells great afterwards.

Not all of my friends feel this way. Half love it, the other hate it. It really depends on if you are comfortable or not when it is cold. My slim friends hate the cold weather.

While I make sure to keep out of the water after a rain storm, I love that the beach is mostly empty and no one is just sunning themselves. Its quite and nice and peaceful. All the things I need to recharge my soul for the week ahead.

My chickens didn't care for the rain and they told me all about it when I went to see them. Poor things were all wet. they had plenty of space in the coop to keep dry, but they didn't. Don't worry they are all fine. I'm sure they can take the mild So Cal winter.

Winter Chills

I have been longing to get back into the water. It seems like every time I try, I keep getting sick.

This last month I was ill quite a bit, and now that I'm better my family is sick. At least its not my dogs, Middy was ill last month as well.

Sure its the time of year when people get colds and flu-season, its also cooler at night and time to put on extra blankets. Its been said you won't get a cold from the chill of the night, only if you have been exposed to the virus. Still, its better to put on the jacket and bundle up for warmth.

In trying to stay well I am sleeping by myself, well my dog Middy has been there to keep me warm. Nothing like a warm dog to cuddle up to on a cold night.

If I can stay healthy I will get back out there, cold or not. That's what wetsuits are for anyway. Keep warm and well, as much as you can.