Living the Life of a Surfer

always has, always will.

good on ya cep. surfing is not a spot, nor a lifestyle, its just a variation to enjoy whats happening in the present.

go ahead and drive you Maserati with your long board sticking out the sun roof, ill drive my van, work my menial job, make coffee while watching the sunrise and enjoy a cheap beer when the sun sets.

Sure I might worry about whether or not buying new tires will put me back a month or whether my bank account is hefty enough to be accepted for a home loan, I dont need all those things, the ocean is free and thats all I need. If you need all that other stuff, than go for it, more power to you.

 

AD&D insurance /rider. Costs a few bucks a month for a huge payout. Responsibility achieved.

 

I realize you probably said that "tongue in cheek", because I don't think you would want to voluntarily become dependent on any created thing. In this instance, you run the risk of becoming a toy or tool enslaved to a master with potentially fickle emotions.

You are better off spending from your own wallet filled by the efforts of your own diligent hands.

 

Damn dudes everyone's getting all introspective here, good stuff.

 

You can do it. Sock away some money, have a plan, execute the plan. I have read some blogs by couples doing exactly what you're suggesting. You've dreamed of this a long time. Write it down, start making small goals and checking them off as you go. **** the mainstream **** excuses and **** not being happy. You're not getting any younger. I know both of you don't want to work and live where you are forever. The time is now!

 

Sorry for the hijack, just got a little pumped up for my boy. I changed everthing to be closer to the ocean so I could surf every day. Quit my job, went back to school, got a new trade I can do anywhere. Better yet, a job where I am never questioned about my comings and goings as long as I am doing quality and timely work. Happy to report I have only missed a few quality atlantic swells since making changes. My next move will be to get quality pacific surf every day. You can have your cake and eat it to, you have to work for it though.

 

My wife tends to be very understanding ( i am one of the lucky ones ) She knows my passion and I get the chance to surf whenever we get swells, BUT we now have 2 babies and i think i have gone twice in 9 months...so now the question is finding time to ride without completely screwing my wife and leaving her wtih 4 dogs 2 cats and 2 babys and a teen while i ride..once my kiddos get a little bigger ill have them surfing with me itll be all good. but HARD right now

 

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World B glad to see you around these parts more frequently.

 

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Soon amigo, soon.

 

married man?

 

It happens my dude. I don't know how I had a new born when I did, and still got out about 4 times per week, as opposed to 7. I made sure that for the first 3-4 months, we had family constantly rotating into town, so my wife always had backup. But once she went back to work, I usually had my daughter when she was at work and vice versa.

In your situation, you have to be creative and think outside the box a little. It may sound selfish, but you could consider bringing a board and a wetsuit and stashing them at work. go in a little early so you can take a long lunch break, get in the water. Or put on your work attire, go grab your board from work, hit a DP before you go in, work through lunch and make it home without reasonably taking a lot of her time away....

I know all that sounds selfish, but what the women doesn't know, certainly won't hurt her. But if you hit a session after work, make sure to get all the salt and sand off and don't show up with wet hair. Cause women have a special talent for smelling perfume, cigarettes, booze, weed and salt water.

You are an honorable man for fighting the good fight and putting your family first. I am just saying you always have to have a trick up your sleeve. Don't know where you live or your proximity to the beach, but stash a board at a friends house, keep that old, extra wetsuit tucked away in the trunk.

Do what you gotta do. My wife has been a champ. Always been super supportive and great, but even so, you gotta keep the record straight sometimes. Even if it is warning her a week out. And reminding her every day about that swell that is coming. Make sure you have been hubby of the year for a couple days leading up to it, then go set yourself free.

 

Yes, Happily. But not to a rich cougar who might attempt to dictate via golden marionette strings. However, as you may know, fickle emotions are not restricted to any financial demographic.

Additionally, statistics will affirm the number one thing couples fight about is money. Therefore, it is a good thing to have some control of your supply.

 

Thanks bro, I'm getting closer and closer. Only a few more payments on my vehicle and then all recurring debt payments will be gone and will have a lot more flexibility at that point to save the cash and make it happen. It is taking longer than I had expected, but it will all work out in the end. Later is better than never. I appreciate the encouragement though. You made it happen for yourself, super stoked for you. It keeps me motivated when I think about it.

 

...just bought two tickets to the other side of the world... one for me, one for my wife of 20 years.

Addiction always effects the people around you.

 

A lot to be said for a job providing that type of satisfaction.
The medical professions aren't for everyone. Having a special needs child (youngest daughter - now 17), we've spent a lot of time in hospitals, doctors offices, etc. Lots of surgeries. Most of the people in the pediatric medical field whom I've met are dedicated and hard-working. They have my admiration and respect.
I didn't even think about taking up surfing until our youngest daughter was older and her care requirements were much less demanding.