3 reasons why I'm learning to kiteboard next week

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My husband, Steve, loves to kiteboard. For two years now I've watched and listened and played with the trainer kite. This year is it, I'm gonna' do it! Next week is kiteboarding 101 for me and Steve is the teacher. Why you ask? Well, I'm into the lists, so here are my 3 reasons why I'm learning to kiteboard.

1. Nothing to lose
Truly, what do I have to lose by trying something new? Will I be embarrassed if I do multiple faceplants in the water and rise up with snot strung from ear to ear? Probably, but my husband's seen me worse. Will I make a fool out of myself in front of the other beach-goers as I drag through the sand and surf? Maybe, but chances are I'll never see them again. Yep, the way I see it, I've got nothing to lose.

2. Everything to gain
How much fun to fly through the air on a kite board. I may not look like the guy in the photo my first time out, but will eventually. Let's say I don't ever boost, I'll still know how to fly the kite. Worst case, I'll gain the knowledge that I don't ever want to fly that &%$#@*! kite again. No matter how you turn it, I'll walk away with more knowledge than I went in with.

3. Step outside myself
Staying inside my comfort zone my whole life will result in what? Yes, a comfortable life, but what about challenge? What about passion? OK, kiteboarding may or may not be my passion, but it is definitely something new, and who knows, it could be my new favorite thing! Sometimes putting myself on hold for a while and trying something new is exactly what's needed!


Next week this time, I'll tell you how it went (provided there's wind!)