"Surfing Drama: Catching Waves and Conflict"
Feb 12, 2024 - 8:31amSummary: I met Chloe and got yelled at by Mark, which was a downer. Mark accused me of catching too many waves and not sharing with others, but I disagree. Even when I catch a wave, I make a point to kick out if someone is behind me. Overall, the surf was moderate, roughly four feet, and slow between sets.Comment: Surf
Transcript: So, surfswamis, it was a slow day, and yeah, I met Chloe, and I got yelled at by Mark, and that was a super bummer, yeah, I don't know, I could talk forever about how I'm just a bit sad about getting yelled at, it's just not a fun thing, and I don't know, I just don't know if it was warranted to be yelled at, like, it was about, like, basically catching too many waves, and not letting other people catch waves, which quite frankly, I don't think is the case, personally, like, when I catch a wave and someone's behind me, I kick out of the wave, you know, like, that's, that's kind of life, that's kind of what it is to surf, so, um, yeah, I don't know, just, like, a little bit, a little bit bummed to get yelled at, but surf was, yeah, it was okay, it was slow, like, four, four foot or so, but yeah, pretty, pretty slow between sets, anyway.
Similar Entrees
"A Day at Swami's: A Lesson Learned"
89.22% similar
The surfer had a somewhat disappointing day at Swami's, despite getting out early and having two boards with him. He decided to surf with the longboard and without a leash, which turned out to be a bad move as the surf was mixed up and not suitable for a longboard. He struggled to hold onto his board during a big set, losing it several times. He took some rough falls and learned the hard way that it was a mistake to go out without a leash. Despite the challenging conditions, he still considered it a decent day because any day that allows him to surf is a good day.
I had a morning surf session at Swami's, starting a bit later than intended around 6:20 am and getting into the water by 6:50 am for an hour-long surf until the tide came in. Observing a girl tripping over the rocks offered a cautionary glimpse of the challenging conditions, which proved true as several surfers were washed down the beach later. Carefully monitoring the waves, I managed to avoid getting swept against the rocks, unlike one surfer whose leash tangled, while another provided me with helpful advice on board positioning. The session was enjoyable with consistent four to five-foot waves, sometimes reaching six or seven feet, indicating my board's suitability for good wave conditions and its maneuverability.
"Reflections on a Day of Surfing"
88.34% similar
The speaker reflects on the experience of surfing today, expressing a desire for technology to automatically provide contextual details like location and surf conditions. They describe the struggle of choosing a surf spot due to large swells, ultimately opting for a break called TORMO. However, upon entering the water, they realize the waves appear smaller than expected and the paddling distance is challenging. Despite the current pulling them southward, they persevere in their surfing experience. Sure, whether it's an entire book or a brief article, I'm happy to condense it down to its core message. Just share the text with me, and I'll summarize it in 4 sentences or fewer. The speaker recalls catching a wave and feeling elated as they successfully performed maneuvers similar to those on a long board. They caught one more wave but were tired from paddling out, which was intensified by the increasing number of inexperienced surfers. The speaker felt nervous for the less skilled surfers' safety and questioned their own abilities initially but gained confidence after catching multiple waves successfully. Overall, the speaker reflects on the enjoyment of the day's surfing experience.
I had a fun surf session at Swami's with decent, but not exceptional, waves and started off catching a solid one. I ran into Gregory, which made the time more enjoyable, as I usually catch a fair number of waves there. There was an incident with an overly aggressive surfer, which was disappointing; he was upset about someone dropping in on him even though it's a common occurrence at Swami's and the other surfer had signaled his intent. Overall, it was a good day, I got to see dolphins while leaving the water, and I spent my time chilling and singing acoustic melodies both in my head and out loud.
The surfer caught several perfect waves back-to-back at Swami's, starting with a small insider followed by a six-foot wave that was an absolute blast. The conditions changed as the tide came in, making the waves mushier, which combined with the crowdedness, prompted the surfer to move to a different spot called Boneyards. At Boneyards, the surfer gave a good wave to a girl he met and then caught two amazing rights, noticing fewer surfers there compared to Swami's. Eventually, after the shoulder pain started, the surfer took a final wave in, completing a day of beautiful surfing with light winds and nice surface texture.
Friends Similar Entrees
"Finding Fulfillment in Unexpected Conversations"
80.66% similar
I fulfilled my 2024 goal of deepening relationships tonight. I rode my bike looking for puddles to splash in after the rain, but found none. Instead, I had a rewarding conversation with Claire and Sam at Ichiban. This interaction was very satisfying.