Well, I just have to write about my day yesterday. As I write this, I am thinking "oh no, here I go again". I almost always seem to write about how kung fu has blessed my life, and how it helps me in other physical and psychological areas of my life. But I have found one more thing to add to the list. Wake surfing. I tried it yesterday for the first time ever. My friend Tim and I were taken out on the lake with a friend of ours and given a go at it. My friend who owns the boat says I would be at the top of any class. I got up on the first try and I rode the board for a very long time before wiping out. I did wipe out quite a few times trying to move in and out of the wake, and learn proper technique, but I did really well getting up and staying up for quite a while. My horse stances and all those workout at the gym and biking this summer helped with my leg strength. As the picture shows, I have a bit of a nervous stance, and my legs stayed in a crouch position for quite a while until I became comfortable enough to relax.

Both my friends know me well enough to know that I have a history in the martial arts and yoga. Before I even got out on the water, they assured me I would have no troubles at all because of my martial arts. I was a bit skeptical because this was something I had never done before. But wow! I actually impressed myself and my friends. My martial arts along with the yoga, proved to be a huge help in letting me enjoy another new "adventure". It was a great way to help finish off the summer!!