yaking!

For once, I spent part of my weekend outside, getting burnt by the sun, sipping water from a nalgene and generally enjoying the outside air *without* there being any rocks that I was touching, clawing, scratching, clinbing, or even slathering myself on. Err... ignore that last bit. No - I actually spent some time with Johnnie at La Jolla Shores on a kayak.

Despite the hellishly large crowds that gathered there, Johnnie and I managed to paddle out on free kayak rentals (thank you honey!), without flipping over or hitting anyone in the noggin. Woo hoo! I knew the day was off on the right start if you don't injure anyone in your outdoor pursuits during the first 5 minutes.

The next 2 hours were spent paddling around the Cove area - going from the caves, avoiding the swimmers swimming around, watching sea lions bob out of the water near Johnnie, and just basically lounging. Despite not being anywhere on the rocks (ok, techincally I was *above* rocks, but that doesn't count), I was having such a great time.

The funny thing about the day was that it reminded me how much I enjoy being alone. There was something very soothing about paddling past the "pods" of kayakers, the packs of surfers, and the throngs of swimmers and being out in the open. There were moments during the day while we were just lounging amongst the swells where I'd see the horizon between the ocean and the sky and feel a pull towards that infinite destination point. I really wanted to just head out there so far that when I look all around, I'm just surrounded by that solid line of blue against sorta-bluish-gray sky color. Good thing Johnnie was there to keep me from paddling too far out :)

Waiting for cooler temps to arrive. Can't wait for not having to take into account this muggy humid air. And yes, I know that 65% humidity is something to scoff at, but I'm going to complain anyway. I'm used to 2% humidity levels in a desert environment - I'll take 110 degree dry heat to a 80 degree muggy heat anyday.

Ok - now I'm done ranting. Enjoy the rest of your day :)