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Current mood:	finally happy
Entry tags:	kayaking

I did it! I went kayaking for the first time this morning! I went with my friend, Eileen. It was a 3 hour trip out a mile and up the coast a ways and back. I was so proud of myself for being able to paddle almost the entire time without stopping. I only stopped when we stopped after the mile to look at the sea lions for a couple of minutes. And there were a few swells out there today. It was really foggy, but I still managed to get sunburned on my face. I wore Eileen out because I was in the front and, therefore, the pace setter. I paddled much faster than one should. I'm not used to it, though, and had to keep reminding myself to take longer strokes and use my back more than my arms. My shoulders were burning quite a bit. I lift weights but not a lot of shoulder weights and not a repetitive motion for that long. Unfortunately, we didn't get a whale sighting today. This past week, there have been sightings of gray whales, orcas, and a humpback in the bay.

It was really fun! viczaesar: you're coming out with me when you move back. It's so cool to be out there with the sea otters and sea lions and seals and JELLYFISH!!!

I'd like to start going once a month.