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How Being A Surfer In Midlife Has Made Me A Bad Ass
Surfing in midlife has helped me become more courageous. Being a “middle aged” woman in a male dominated sport that has potential for significant injury, has provided me ample opportunities to develop my bravery. I do believe courage is like a muscle that needs to be used in order to get stronger. The more we…
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How To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Start A Business
How To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Start A Business: An Interview With Someone Who Knows I love talking to people who inspire me and finding out their story. I am constantly on a hunt for learning how people overcome their fears and follow their dreams. Patti Blake, owner of Blue Moon Cares…
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Turn Your Walk Into A Workout
If you do it right, there are simple ways you can turn your walk into a workout. [Tweet “If you do it right, there are simple ways you can turn your walk into a workout.”] I like to exercise. Since I am sliding into midlife, it has become more important than ever. Keeping fit isn’t…
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How Driving A Vintage Car Can Improve Your Life
My first car was a 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle. It was a great car for a 17-year-old, barring the fact it had no airbags, no power steering or brakes, and was about as durable as a tin can. It was a fun car to drive and served its purpose, but as I got older and…
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Where I’m Headed
I haven’t been here in a while. I brush the imaginary dust off as I sit to type. I have neglected you and for this I am truly sorry. Wahine Wednesdays is where it all began. It is the foundation of an incredible journey that continues to become more magical as time unfolds. I owe…
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Where I’ve Been
A Wahine Wednesday Flashback Surfing has led me to where I am today. I have learned so much through my surf journey and it has led me to this exact moment. For those of you new here . . . my journey blogging began through my love of surfing. I started a blog to document…
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Why I Started Getting Tattoos in my 40s
A few years ago, I got my first tattoo. It was a birthday gift to myself. I cannot remember a time in my adult life when I didn’t want a tattoo. I loved everything about them. Or, I should say, I loved everything about the ones that were done well. The beauty. The color. The artistic…
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Things I Didn’t Expect When My Son Went Away To College
Sending my first-born to college sent shock waves through my heart and mind. It was unlike anything I have experienced. His being gone, took me through the spectrum of emotions. I was excited for his new stage in life. I was thrilled as he tells me of his adventures. I felt anger at some of…
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How Surfing Helped Me Rediscover Myself
For eighteen years before my reinvention, I was a SAHM; I was focused on and fulfilled with being a good mom and wife. Unfortunately, during those 18 years I took care of my family, I forgot to take care of myself. I neglected some important pieces of myself; pieces that made me, me. I no…
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Are You Missing Out On The Gems Of Life?
Last week my 19-year-old son and his friend dragged themselves out of bed at 6:45 a.m. to come surf with me. Those of you with teenagers understand the magnitude of this feat. There are few things I adore more than being in the ocean with my children. To watch them surf, for them to share…