It’s too damn hot!
Yes, I am still alive! Summer is showing it’s 100 degree face. Ugh… But the upside is I’m back in the river. Kayaking is my newest love. Even though I have been doing it for the past couple of summers, I’ve never owned my own kayak. I’ve finally decided to stop mooching and buy my very own for my birthday. My birthday is coming up this month and I’ll be 33. Eeek! How did this happen? Seems like I was just a young 20 something not too long ago and now I’m close to MID-30s! Where did EARLY 30s run off to??? A friend who has already experienced 33 says it’s a good year. Double 3’s are lucky. I sure hope so. Things have been steadily moving that direction. As you know I didn’t pass my EMT exam last year. I had to make up 36 hours of class time and retake the state exam. I took the exam in April and… it’s official, I’m an EMT! I am starting at a volunteer agency this Friday night. It is sure to be an interesting experience and I’ll see a side of my city that’s I haven’t seen before. At least up close and personal. Wish me luck!
There are good aspects about getting older. I feel like I’m finding more things that I enjoy. I’m all about adventure lately. Kayaking being one of them. My usual spots are nearby but I’m anxious to try new rivers with new challenges. This past weekend kayaking through Balcony Falls, we drove a little ways down river to the James River Footbridge.
A lot of kids jump from this 50 ft. bridge. All the excitement and adrenaline made me feel young. Not like the almost 33 year old that I am. I think it’s important to keep adventure in life so you don’t forget what you’re capable of, no matter how old you become. I have upcoming adventures to look forward to this year. Skydiving and white water rafting being a couple of them. I hope 34 and beyond (if I make it that far according to my mom 
) bring new adventure to keep me feeling young.
I wish everyone a great summer!
