There is nothing depressing about surfing. If I am feeling bored or down, I just listen to playlists like the one below and all is right with the world.
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Picturesque
We hope you are all enjoying the last couple weeks of summer. Special shout out to one of our biggest fans – Kathy Cook. Happy Birthday, Kathy!! Here are this weeks photos:
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Farrell – Los Angles, CA
I have the pleasure of watching this little man again.
Started cooking a little more – Med. Rice Noodles.
Got a new wetsuit
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Lauren – New York, NY
At home entertainment
East Village sky
Post-reflexology toes
Example of Success
“Like when I wake up at 7am to go to yoga I’m so proud of myself I talk about it all day and in the evening I get drunk just to celebrate.” –Garance Doré
Everything Zen
(Image found here)
The past couple of Monday nights, I have started to go to a Buddhist meditation center. Every week they have a different teacher and topic that we discuss after mediation.
This week, there was a Buddhist monk who spoke. She was a really powerful teacher and there are a couple of things that I have thought about since:
The first is that your quality of life is a result of where you put your attention.
She also told us that the mind repeats 3 patterns:
- There is something wrong – with me, with you, with the world, etc.
- There is not enough – money, friendship, kindness, time, energy, etc
- I need to be doing something – the dishes, becoming famous, make more money, etc
There have been a couple times this week where I have become aware of these patterns. I have also noticed how I seek out things that continue this pattern.
It’s definitely something worth being mindful of.
My Message to You
“People need to be encouraged. People need to be reminded of how wonderful they are. People need to be believed in—told that they are brave and smart and capable of accomplishing all the dreams they dream and more. Remind each other of this.”
-Stacey Jean Speer
I think all of this of you.
If we know each other, know that you inspire me in some way. If we don’t, I’m certain you would if we did.
Take it away, Bob.
Coast to Coast
L: Do you have a five year plan?
F: No way! I mean, I save money as much as I can. In that way, there is some financial planning. Other than that, I have no plans. Wanna schedule some time? I am wide open!
L: What’s the most fun thing you’ve done lately?
F: My first surf lesson was so fun. It was hard, demanding, scary and fun. It was the kind of fun where you fear for your life. That’s the best kind!
L: How have you been motivating yourself lately to stick with morning yoga?
F: Lately, I have had two different adults tell me to never stop working out because once you do, it is harder to start. That has been a big motivation. If I feel this sore when I wake up now, how in the world will I feel as the years pass. Another motivation is how amazing I feel after I stretch it out. I just feel alert, awake and ready for the day. Oh and did I mention surfing?!
L: Are you reading, watching, listening to anything interesting?
F: Yes, yes, yes and yes!
I am reading my lovely friend Kaya’s proof copy of her novel The Karma Dairies. I am so deeply proud of my friend for writing such amazing stories. She has so much talent and so much to offer the world. These books will be in a store near you soon, trust me.
I am watching tons of surf movies. I just watched Surfwise last night. It is documentary of a man who raised all 9 of his kids to surf. It was interesting.
I am listening to Dirty Three. It is great to work to.
L: Do you like spending time by yourself?
F: I do like it. Honestly, I am rarely ever alone. I do like it though. I don’t exactly NEED it.
Picturesque
Happy Monday! It’s August! Can you believe it? Here are this weeks pictures:
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Farrell – Los Angeles, CA
My new favorite smoothie – Mint Chocolate!
Surf’s up
Dreary Sundays
Sunday Family dinner
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Lauren – New York, NY
Saturday evening | pre-BBQ
Going 4 days strong on my home practice
Ladies dressing room at the Village Vanguard before Henry Threadgill’s Zooid
The Two Most Beautiful Words
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
-Henry James
Real Life
Documentaries are by far my favorite genre of movie. In the past couple of months, I have seen some that are worth noting.
180 Degrees South
This movie is inspiring and informative at the same time. This was what inspired Albert and I to start surfing.
Storm Surfers
This is a quick 4 episode series of two surfers who chase the swells of big storms in Australia. It’s pretty intense.
Tiny
This dude builds a tiny house himself and challenges us to think about our values and goals in life at the same time.
Anthony Bourdain – Parts Unknown
These episodes are totally addicting. They are for foodies, historians and anyone with a travel bug. Seeing Gaza was one of my favorite unknown parts.
112 Weddings
This documentary looks inside 112 marriages and how they are now compared to their wedding days. It’s pretty scary!
Coast to Coast
David checking out the lake before a storm
F: How was your time in Cleveland?
L: It was really good to be home and we missed you being there! Yesterday, our Aunt Rosemarie had a lung transplant after months of waiting. All went well and she is now breathing on her own. I was able to spend some time with her the day before the call came through that a lung was available. It’s all just remarkable! I also spent a night over the weekend with my girlfriends from high school which is always wonderful. Dad and David took us out on a boat ride before all the crazy stormy weather started. Sunday night we had a big family dinner at Mom’s house with our sister-in-law’s family. Monday morning we had a fabulous brunch over at Suzanne’s. I just feel so lucky to be a part of a big, loving family and to have such solid lifelong friendships. It’s always a bit jarring to return to my life in New York after these visits but it was great to be there.
F: Have you thought at all about your birthday and what you want to do?
L: Seems pretty early to be thinking about my birthday. A close friend of mine gave me a bottle of wine when I turned 30 to drink when I turned 35, which will be this year. I can’t really believe it.
F: Are you reading anything new?
L: I’ve been doing a better job than usual of keeping up in my New Yorker subscription but I haven’t started any new books lately.
F: Have you gone to McCarren Pool this season?
L: I haven’t. I’ve actually only ever been there one time and I think it was the summer before last. It was nicer than I expected and it’s a good place to remember when it’s super hot here.
F: Any more summer plans?
L: I’m hoping on a visit from my sister!
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