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Safe to say summer is over. Not that I don't mind the change of pace in weather. I'm just already over it.
And while it was a fantastic summer filled with friends, sunburns, probably over 100 races sailed, new jokes, more drinks I'd be willing to admit to, and even though I had given up on boys for the summer, there was still drama.
But as the summer and sailing winds down, I feel like the only thing thats it's produced has been a mental hangover and left a sour taste in my mouth. I seem to have hit a metaphorical brick wall when it comes to dealing with people. (Refer to drama) And I'll admit, I don't help myself out too much. So my daily routine has changed a bit and I'm settling back down into a work/school routine. That's ok for now. It just makes me feel like a boring person (And yes, I know, only boring people are bored). But for a little while, thats ok.
A few people have asked me, since I dedicate so much of my time to 'The Gentlemen's Sport' (which truly is not), what do I get in return? I'm always a bit taken back when people ask this because I never questioned why I sailed so much, obviously because I enjoy it. Well, besides beat up and sore, from the races I've done well in, I've collected 5 mugs, a towel, a soft cooler, 2 shirts, a few hats, 2 glasses, several free drinks and a candle. Obviously those are all tangible. But it's also makes me proud of myself, it's an adreniline rush, a challenge and some sense of belonging. Should I ever work my way up to it, I could win a Rolex at a regatta (seriously).
Thats it for about now. I miss tons of people right now, which is really nothing hew.
And while it was a fantastic summer filled with friends, sunburns, probably over 100 races sailed, new jokes, more drinks I'd be willing to admit to, and even though I had given up on boys for the summer, there was still drama.
But as the summer and sailing winds down, I feel like the only thing thats it's produced has been a mental hangover and left a sour taste in my mouth. I seem to have hit a metaphorical brick wall when it comes to dealing with people. (Refer to drama) And I'll admit, I don't help myself out too much. So my daily routine has changed a bit and I'm settling back down into a work/school routine. That's ok for now. It just makes me feel like a boring person (And yes, I know, only boring people are bored). But for a little while, thats ok.
A few people have asked me, since I dedicate so much of my time to 'The Gentlemen's Sport' (which truly is not), what do I get in return? I'm always a bit taken back when people ask this because I never questioned why I sailed so much, obviously because I enjoy it. Well, besides beat up and sore, from the races I've done well in, I've collected 5 mugs, a towel, a soft cooler, 2 shirts, a few hats, 2 glasses, several free drinks and a candle. Obviously those are all tangible. But it's also makes me proud of myself, it's an adreniline rush, a challenge and some sense of belonging. Should I ever work my way up to it, I could win a Rolex at a regatta (seriously).
Thats it for about now. I miss tons of people right now, which is really nothing hew.