Photo Love {Inspiration}: Learning to surf, learning to conquer

June 20, 2011
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.
Jon Kabat-Zinn


I’ve always been in awe of the ocean.  It’s beautiful and serene, yet can also be foreboding and tumultuous. As I mentioned, I am a decently good swimmer and a certified scuba diver.  Yet, I haven’t really surfed (save one instance of body surfing in H’awaii).  While my sense of balance isn’t super, I’d still love to try to glide effortlessly over the waves and feel the thrill of big waves crashing some day.  I have a small fear of large waves, but would still like to try once.  Perhaps I’ll take the baby step and just go boogie boarding again.  But at least I will have tried!


You never know until you’ve done it right?


Have a lovely week!
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  • Katie June 20, 2011 at 06:43

    Those pictures are gorgeous!

  • this free bird June 20, 2011 at 07:11

    I’m scared of water (sad but true), yet am always a tad envious when I see the Chef grab his board and go running off into the water. Maybe someday!

    xo,
    C

  • Lydia June 20, 2011 at 08:01

    Thanks so much for your comment 🙂
    I have never tried surfing either although I am also a certified scuba diver. I think it could be intimidating because you get knocked around…
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  • Josie June 20, 2011 at 08:07

    You’re a certified scuba diver? How cool! Always wanted to try but never been anywhere where you can do it, and think I’d feel claustrophobic.

    P.s thanks for your super sweet comment on my last blog post 🙂

  • honey my heart June 20, 2011 at 08:08

    those surfing photos are so beautiful! i’m always in awe of surfers. their ability is too good. i’ve never surfed, but would love to try. hope you get back on the board 🙂

  • KizzyDoll June 20, 2011 at 08:54

    Do it, I’d love to learn too! Looks so amazing!! What gorgeous pictures!! xx

  • Tanvi June 20, 2011 at 12:42

    I haven’t tried it … I admire people who can … but I am quite sure I cannot. I am too scared! 😛

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  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' June 20, 2011 at 13:42

    Oh wow these are INCREDIBLE!

  • very married June 20, 2011 at 14:13

    surfing has always been a scary idea to me. however, i’d love to learn to scuba dive!

  • sherri lynn June 20, 2011 at 15:28

    These pictures are amazing! I’ve never tried surfing, but I would love to know how. I kind of want to skip the how learning phase and just magically know how to do it.

  • FashionJazz June 20, 2011 at 16:15

    Wow these pictures are stunning! I love the ocean too!! Happy Monday xx

  • Jess June 20, 2011 at 17:53

    I’m a certified scuba diver too, but haven’t done it in several years… definitely hoping to do it again soon. It’s hard when you don’t live anywhere near the ocean!

    Do you scuba often?

  • Kim June 20, 2011 at 18:03

    Beautiful photos! I’m hoping to take a surfing lesson while I’m here in Hawaii 🙂

  • Midnight Cowgirl June 20, 2011 at 18:36

    Gorgeous pictures! Learning to surf would be so much fun 🙂

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION June 20, 2011 at 19:42

    these photos are stunning! I’ve tried surfing in Hawaii and although I probably wouldn’t go out and do it again I’m so glad I tried it! xo

  • Bonnie June 20, 2011 at 20:07

    I am super freaked out of water because I can’t swim. And I don’t want to drown. And water is just … scary to me. However, I am so jealous of people who can surf, swim, boat, whatever in water. SO JEALOUS.

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  • Miss Pepper Vintage♥ June 20, 2011 at 20:36

    Wow these pictures are soo amazing!! Follow you now, if you have a moment follow back..?
    ♥ Milla

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  • Kavery June 21, 2011 at 00:44

    Great quote. I’d love to try it someday. Right now I can only float(sort of)

  • Alena: Oh, It's Just Perfect! June 21, 2011 at 02:31

    These images are stunning! So gorgeous.

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE June 21, 2011 at 03:04

    I LOVE that quote! I love the ocean and am in it every chance I can get. I have never surfed though but have always had a strong desire to. Maybe one day… 🙂

  • Wander.Lust June 21, 2011 at 03:26

    such gorgeous pictures! surfers are epically ballsy and cool huh?

  • Lisa June 21, 2011 at 04:00

    these pictures are amazing!! i tried surfing a few times when i lived in hawaii.. but didn’t do very good hahahah.. i think i only stood up less than a handful of times hahah.

    crazy that you’re in india that is so cool are you living there or vacationing?

  • BigAppleNosh June 21, 2011 at 04:36

    Gorgeous photos – I’ve “surfed” in Hawaii; I don’t know if I stood long enough to call it surfing. So fun though!

  • thekellytang June 21, 2011 at 18:41

    Gorgeous photos! I really want to learn how to surf.. but I think I’ll have to learn how to swim first! 🙂

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