The Kayak Kid

Several weeks ago my friend got me a kayak. I've never really been on a kayak before and I was really excited about having my own.

Mine is the red-ish one on the right. The past few weekends I've only been able to get in it a couple times. Yesterday we kayaked for about an hour and then another 30 minutes or so today.

My friend looks really comfortable and almost graceful moving through the water with his paddle. I however keep hitting the sides of my kayak with my paddle, smashing my fingers and large amounts of water slide down into my lap. Also, my feet feel like they are about to fall asleep after about five minutes. My right shoulder is a little tender today but no injuries otherwise. I'm sure I'll get better the more I practice. In the meantime, I'll enjoy being out in the sunshine and sweating away some unwanted calories.

The red kayak is actually the second kayak from my friend. First, I tested this one...

So, if you can picture me looking like a klutz using the red kayak, this one was ten times worse. Apparently, it is a style kayak that is usually used in rapids, whitewater stuff. It is impossible to go in a straight line in this thing (going in dizzying circles in unbelievably easy though). It was exchanged for my nifty red (and easier to manage in the lake) kayak.

Now for an eBay update. I think I'm done for now. I've purchased a lovely collection of handbags and unique pieces of jewelry, not to mention a couple dresses.

I went to see G.I. Joe on Friday. I enjoyed it and I think it's a pretty good family film. The action scenes were great and the supersuits (I think that's what they were) were darn cool. I also watched Run, Fat Boy, Run. Very funny and cute, loved it. I'm traveling this week for work and so far I'm looking forward to the change of pace. I may feel differently by the end of the week.