Oh, one non-computer thing I've been up to this year is Kayaking. Theovis, Chris and I took some lessons out at Deep Cove. It is incredibly beautiful out there! And I think the water is cleaner than most places near the city, which makes a difference when one needs to practice capsize and recovery techniques.
Being upside down underwater attached to a boat is such a surreal experience. The first time I practiced I got out with no problem. The second time involved much flailing and panic when I couldn't find the toggle to release my spray skirt. Thankfully, pushing my feet as hard as I could against the bottom of the boat popped me out. I'm not a big fan of the whole capsizing thing since it involves me being in the water but getting back in the boat by oneself is often such a challenge I was almost willing to stay in the water.
In our third class, I had an unexpected capsize while practicing bracing techniques (ironically supposed to keep one from capsizing). I was out of that boat before I'd even really realized what happened, which was excellent. Unfortunately, I wasn't wearing a wetsuit and the pacific ocean in mid-May is not the ideal temperature for swimming. Thank the heavens for hot showers!
