Is this childish?

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by southjerseysurfer, Oct 30, 2014.

  1. southjerseysurfer

    southjerseysurfer Well-Known Member

    103
    Jan 4, 2014
    almost 21 yrs old, and crave good surf. Work hard 50-60 hour weeks in the summer and am barely hitting 15 hours in the offseason. Got lucky every summer swell on a wednesday I was off. Just switched Sunday even though the forecast is changing expecting a fun bump and am trying to get wet. Should I grow out of this phase? Probably would only make 30$ at best so waves look to be a better option. Feedback? Finishing my associates at community college.
     
  2. sbx

    sbx Well-Known Member

    977
    Mar 21, 2010
    You're fine, do it as long as you can.
     

  3. AndrewIfallalot

    AndrewIfallalot Well-Known Member

    155
    Aug 24, 2012
    You're not even 21 yet. Enjoy it and surf more.
     
  4. bubs

    bubs Well-Known Member

    Sep 12, 2010
    No. It is manly.



    Give no fuks. Have a good surf.
     
  5. HighOnLife

    HighOnLife Well-Known Member

    Jun 3, 2014
    Live simply and surf a lot.

    Or become a teacher haha
     
  6. kpd73

    kpd73 Well-Known Member

    228
    Jan 30, 2013
    Charge. Every single time you're out. Charge. Surf from the peak, LAY into your rails. Charge.
     
  7. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    I'm 59. From 19 to 50, the only things that's kept me from surfing was work and visiting my P's. For the past 9 years, Ive worked for myself. Now, the only thing that's keeping from surf is the lack of waves when it's warm and my frozen pooswah when it's cold.
     
  8. HighOnLife

    HighOnLife Well-Known Member

    Jun 3, 2014
    Wow, age range of SI users: Me: 14 Chich: 59!?!?
     
  9. NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

    867
    Jun 8, 2013
    I'm 36 and I surf every chance I get even if I have to get suited up on the most freezing cold day with a half hour of light left. Don't grow out of it grow into it.
     
  10. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Just surf dude, working sux
     
  11. fl.surfdog

    fl.surfdog Well-Known Member

    Dec 6, 2010
    Charge it kiddo...life is short.
     
  12. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    Look, you're getting a degree, ok, it's an associates degree, no offense but you're either not the sharpest tool in the shed or you're of average intelligence & today's America has enabled you to go get a degree of some sort. Whereas, in years past, you'd have gotten a trade, some skills, under your belt, made good money, married the HS sweetheart, popped out a coupla spark plugs, paid for them through age 18 & then they gotta hit the bricks & fend for themselves.

    Back to you, though. So you'll have an associates dgree, which gets you in some doors but not the bigger doors. It's America it's life.
     
  13. pkovo

    pkovo Well-Known Member

    599
    Jun 7, 2010
    I'm nearly 40 and I still do whatever I can to get out when it's good. Your 21...don't even question it. Surf as much as you can. I assume you don't have a wife and kids, or a mortgage, or the rest of the responsibly that is likely to eventually show up, so take advantage NOW. It will likely be much harder later.

    You don't have to act old when you start getting old, but... There is nothing like being young.
     
  14. njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

    Nov 9, 2009
    this +1000
     
  15. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    If you can blow it off and surf, go for it. I am 42 and still crave the wave! You will have plenty of time for responsibilities later. LOL
     
  16. birdman500m

    birdman500m Active Member

    32
    Dec 17, 2013
    Screw responsibilities go surf i'm probably calling out of work on sunday hopefully the forecast picks back up
     
  17. MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

    Oct 11, 2009
    I surf or skate when ever I get a chance . As long as all my work is done and i meet all my family obligations I go have fun and enjoy life
     
  18. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    Yah, right on, blow it all off, go surf forever. You'll still be waiting on tables or popping some other dead-end job with no bennies when you're 45.
     
  19. titsandpits

    titsandpits Well-Known Member

    583
    Sep 4, 2012
    that is single handedly the dumbest thing ive ever read
     
  20. HARDCORESHARTHUFFER-RI

    HARDCORESHARTHUFFER-RI Well-Known Member

    Sep 17, 2013
    I think yank might have been alluding to an associates being like tits on a bull and back in the day an able bodied simpleton with a good attitude could just work in the trades and make money. times have changed

    but back to the discussion.
    wife: Are you going to so and so's funeral/birthday/wedding/christening/rodeo/whatever
    Me: dunno, lets see how the day plays out when we get there
    wife: you're the worst
    Me: i know I know

    36 years old and I have based my job/career around surfing. Not making bank, but making a living and I surf more than any other person I know who has to work 40 hours a week.