Wish days like these came more often. Brief glimpse into the past week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina... photo credit: Matt Lusk

Another day in Virginia Beach without waves. I heard yesterday was fun but I could not get out. I had to go to work. The funny thing is if I knew there was waves yesterday I probably would have called in sick and gone surfing instead. Surfers have this uncanny ability to be willing to risk work, social life, and any other prior engagements at the drop of a hat if there is swell in the water. I fell like it is situations like this though were ignorance is bliss. I had no idea there was surf untill I got home from work. And i went through my day just fine doing all the work I needed to do with a clear head. But, I got home and my roomate told me that the surf was fun and it pissed me off that I missed it. Also, I know that if i had known there was surf it would have made my day worse because all I would be thinking about is surfing while I was at work and would have just made everything worse or I would have called in sick. I havent decided how I feel about my decision yet.

This will highlight the highs and lows of being a surfer in Virginia. Always know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We will make it through this flatspell if we all stick togethor.