Post Summer Update

I haven't had a chance to post to the blog all summer so here's my mad recap:

1. I surfed some great waves in June and traveled down to Ventura to surf with my brother.
2. While in Ventura I broke 2 ribs and thought I was going to die.
3. Out of commission for 5 weeks while healing, sleeping upright.
4. Spent 10 days in Oregon at Camp Attitude with my wife and family in August.
5. Played music day and night at the Strawberry Music Festival in Yosemite.
6. Took on a job as Internet Marketing Manager for an Agency in Silicon Valley.
7. Finally got back in the water after 5 weeks and surfed our first fall swell.

So I guess I didn't miss any waves this summer up here in Santa Cruz. Though I've seen pictures of beautiful, glassy mornings and "animal planet" bay paddles.

In retrospect, I am totally grateful that I didn't die, and that the body can heal itself. After my injury I honestly wondered if I was going to be able to paddle again. But I'm happy to report that my ribs are almost completely healed, and that I was able to paddle and surf with just a little discomfort. I am a very lucky guy in lots of ways.

Looking forward to winter and surfing with my buddies again.

--Mash