through the lens of a beginner

i've been complaining a lot about the conditions this summer. the wind may blow the wrong way, or the conditions may get sloppy, or just having the wrong crowds in the line-up, and my attitude turns to shit and i'll stop having a good time. as a kid, i'd go out in any condition...onshore, side shore, blown out, rain and hail, freezing conditions, whatever it was, i was still out there. that was when i was always learning and most importantly...having a great time. recall reading about a japanese belief that if you approached any activity, with the same curiosity and enthusiasm that a novice would have, then you'll always have a rewarding experience. i think i need to get myself back looking through a beginner's eyes. there's definitely no shortage of 'em in the water this summer. ::blink: ::blink::