Looks like I'm definitely not going to be surfing this weekend. The elements may keep me from it...except for tomorrow (Sunday), when just plain old-fashioned scheduling conflicts keep me from doing it. On the one hand, I'm bummed about it. I hate missing surfing one more time. However, I hate being cold too; and since the latest cold snap, I think the water has probably cooled considerably. My "new" Quiksilver 5-4-3 wetsuit hasn't come in yet. I've been involved in this wetsuit goat rope for the past few months, and I can't get the sizing just right. Hope this one (it's a different brand) will work. Not only have I not been able to surf, but I haven't been able to cycle either. Cold weather and biking, no matter what gear I have on, never work well together. The upper 40s is definitely my cutoff. I've been trying to keep fit aerobically and weight-wise by going to the gym. I went to spin class this morning when I realized it was too cold to go out and and ride. I also went last night. Kelly, the spin instructor, gave us a great workout. She had us truly spinning the whole hour, with lots of fast pedaling and climbing exercises. She claimed we burned over 1,000 calories, but I'm not convinced about that. It would be wonderful, but sounds too good to be true.
During Sunday's rainy weather, I took a quick break between my scheduled events, to run over to Soundwaves to buy my booties. Brian keeps telling me I need them. And, after last weekend, I thought I might too. Shoe shopping has never been one of my favorite past-times. Don't get me wrong, I'm always eager to buy adorable shoes, but the experience of finding the right fit just hasn't ever been fun for me. I have a long, narrow foot that seems to always be between sizes. Buying these booties were no different. The Soundwaves surf salesman, Dan (I know him from Soundwaves and from surfing at the 43rd street pier), showed me the various styles and, thankfully, recommended the cheapest brand, which cost only $49. However, again, I seem to be between sizes. None of the styles fit correctly, so I had to buy the pair that is just a smidgeon small. Hopefully, once they are wet, they will give a little. Brian says they won't, but the other water shoes I have definitely did. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I hope to give them a try this coming weekend...quite possibly with my new board!
