Tough Life, But Somebody Has To Live It...

Mars and I arrived in Noosa 2 days ago after departing Adelaide... thanks to Glen, Fish Sticks and Ant for showing us a good time! We are now currently crashing on Wood's friend Nathan's couch. We spent all day yesterday wandering around town looking for a place to live and jobs. After one day of marginally hard work (i.e. getting up before noon) we decided to have a relaxing day today...

We woke up early-ish and headed to the beach to get another surfing lesson. (note - it was beautiful and 31 degrees here! and humid as hell...) This time I got a lesson from Josh - my first lesson from an Aussie! For the first hour and a half, I spent the entire time trying to paddle out and getting absolutely slammed by huge waves. After that effort, we moved down the beach where the waves were smaller and I stood up on the board!! I dedicate my first stand up to Sneaks... hope she was watching. After that, I spent the next few hours (with Josh helping me by pushing my board because my feeble arms can't paddle hard enough) standing up a lot more waves... even taking 2 all the way into the beach! It was an awesome feeling.... can't wait to get better and get on bigger waves!

Other than that not much else to report. Will let everyone know when we find a place and jobs! Still have not taken a single pic in Noosa... thus is the laid back life here. And please, don't feel sorry for me and mild sunburn on my face from the waves... I'll be OK :)

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  1. GloriaFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    That's my daughter! Glad you surfed without any bumps, bruises, broken bones, nosebleeds or split lip! Feel better knowing you have medical insurance. Must be a great feeling to be able to surf - one I have NO desire to experience!! Hope you find a nice place and a job soon - welcome back to reality:( Miss you and Sneakers - take care. Love Mommy Gloria

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