Guatemala thunderstorm

Stand on the beach with your lens shutter open and your bound to get a lucky shot once in a while (This shot is from a recent trip but we had a nice little lighning event here early this morning too)

 

signs of life

 
I was too busy to surf today, but checked it early and was pleased to see signs of new swell coming in. Hope for tomorrow and some free time.

feelin` groovy

We actually had a little surf today, it was drained early with a light rain falling. I did a drive-by at the river after 2pm and was surprised to see it waist high and fairly clean. The wind was up when I got back with my board but went out anyway. The water felt great, I got a few fun sections and then headed home feelin` pretty happy. 

Gratitude

 (photo lifted from Surfing Heritage Foundation)

Be grateful.Gratitude is one of humanities highest emotional states and takes conscious effort to achieve. Lately I`ve had plenty of things to complain about (and have complained plenty, have felt sorry for myself and been an ass to live with) A week or so ago I had a day when I felt so blessed that it was almost criminal, I didn`t deserve the rich life I am leading, but somehow I let life`s challenges get the best of me and I slipped into a negative state.
But today I am grateful and thank God for so many things , things that are all around us every day if we just lift our eyes to see. This weekend I`ve seen a young couple marry and start a life together so full of promise, I`ve experienced the bittersweet joy of the father-of-the-bride dancing with his daughter on her wedding night( knowing that one day I`ll be dancing with my own daughters-man,I need dance lessons)I`ve been pained by the struggles of my own father as he wrestles with the challenges of growing old and diminished capabilities. I`ve been blessed by the love our family has shown for him as we pull together to help and honor him. Today I watched my daughter receive awards and praise at her school swim team banquet, and while thankful for her athletic achievements, I was most impressed by the moral caliber of her teammates. Thank you Lord for friends like hers that support and love each other.
The things that bring me joy today are just bits of every day life, repeated over and over around the globe. Humans going about the business of living. Sweet, sad, painful rich living. Thank you for it Lord and forgive me for those times when I get so wrapped up in myself to see clearly.

Saturday morning

Still no surf, the town is slowly getting it`s weekend started, joggers and dog-walkers are out early 
 
 

mind surfing

 
Nothing much to surf on around here lately, just lots of work to do. I would really enjoy a little aqua-therapy if we could get something over knee-high to roll in.

pure Joy

I love this image (lifted off Surfline) the look on that little ones face is pure joy. Good job there Dad!