A New Beginning

Well, it's been nearly 18 months since my last posting and it is well overdue. I've succombed to the world of crackbook and find all my pics and writing go up there to my 'friends'. Truthfully, some of them are my friends, some are acquaintences, some are the kids I used to coach, and some are just people that want to know what you're doing. I've been finding myself updating, posting, and doing all that shit that you do on facebook without much consideration of those that read it. I mean, this was presented as a way for my friends to check out the cool stuff I was doing. It didn't really allow for comments or criticisms, although you can write something if you want. It didn't enter into dialogue like facebook, but perhaps started conversations with people that I really enjoyed.
Speaking of friends, I've had a hell of a year and a half with 'friends' in town. I feel like the small town I love can be a bit of a downer sometimes with the cross-talk that goes on. I really don't have a problem with talking, but prefer it not a secret. Perhaps by blogging a little more often now, I'll have a chance to focus my attentions on my feelings and express myself a bit more. I think that happiness does certainly come from within, and I'm going to make that a priority in my life.
As far as happiness is concerned, the above pic is a great shot by my friend Masa, who joined me on an epic paddle from Masset to Port Clements which turned out to be a 43km paddle battle and a real good time. We had sun and a flowing tide for the first half and a great time, the second half was bucking the tide and head winds. All in all, a good adventure, and I'm happy to say that this was the first time in history this had been done by this watercraft.
I'm preparing a bit for my trip to Hawaii this week and will certainly have to be in better shape once I'm there. Looking forward to good surf, some sun, and some time with my lady.