Swimming With Dolphins

So one week ago I went to Santa Monica Beach with my friend Jon Shelton for some much needed beach time. We laid out in the sun -me with 60+ SPF sunblock on, and even still my right thigh got a little sunburned although thanks to my suit there was a little white star left on my hip-and when it got too hot, we went for a swim in the water. It was not as cold as suspected, thanks in part to the heat wave the state had that week. After a final session of sand relaxing (wow, that stuff gets everywhere and sticks!) we decided that we should leave so we could head up to a YSA conference in Valencia. I stood up and looked at the ocean and saw several dolphins jumping not too far from shore. When I pointed this out to Jon, we both took off running down the beach, jumped in the water, and started swimming out past the waves and other beach goers. Jon being a former lifeguard and stronger swimmer, soon overtook me, and was probably not more than 8 feet away from two of the dolphins. When I looked around I found that I was not more than 10 feet away from another group. It was an amazing experience being that close to them. I wish I could have touched one, but they are wild animals, so it's probably better off. When we finally swam back in, people were asking Jon if they were dolphins and what it was like. Time had definitely gotten away from us and with shower and drive time, we missed the speaker for the conference, but got to go bowling which was fun. My first game I bowled a 60, but with some good coaching from the other guys playing in our lane, I improved and actually broke 100 my second game. As active as I am and as much as I enjoy sports, I think I need to stick with dance.

I Succumb

It started with Facebook and now I join the rest of young America by starting my own blog. Doubtful anyone will read it, but maybe I can count it as journaling??? Thanks to my big sis, Cheryl and her blog for providing the inspiration. Photos will be lacking at first, but hopefully I will eventually find the means so that everyone besides those on Facebook can see the hilarity that tends ot ensue when I'm around a camera. For those that don't know, I live in Los Angeles (have for the last 2.5 years) where I am trying to work full time as a musical theater performer. I have actually had some success and have even been paid several times. When that doesn't pay the bills, I work part-time as a receptionist at Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica where I also take class 5 days a week. I'm also a certified personal trainer but don't do that as often as I'd like.