32 rocks - not a collection

Another year has past since I came kicking and screaming into this world back in the days of shag carpet and orange & green kitchen appliances. I don't feel much different. I still kick and scream when I see peach colored ovens and foil wallpaper.

Today, however, kicked ass. The day started with a happy ending (I wish it was my birthday every morning!). That, in itself, was enough to make my day. My daughter helped me open a couple presents. T shirts and some exercise socks. Not glorious I know, but they were on my wish list. I was very happy with the aforementioned raising of the flag pole, and my life is pretty damned good anyways. Although I have a wish list a mile long, I really need very little.

You see, if you haven't figured it out already, I'm the spender. My wife is the saver. We both do our best to keep me from spending too much, but sometimes I see something shiny at Home Depot or NewEgg, and its all over. I go overboard at Christmas (another great holiday, despite its origins). Occasionally, though, she throws me a curveball. I thought this year's curveball came in the form of my new Nikon Coolpix S600 camera for Father's Day. Apparently I was wrong. When I came home, this was in the lanai/family room waiting for me:



Not just an ocean kayak. A brand. effing. new. two & 1/2 seater. Just big enough to take munchkin, mommy, and a dry bag of picnic goodies out for a 1/4 day paddle. Just small enough to handle on my own. Yaaaaay! A hobby! A Hawaiian hobby! Hopefully now I'll start getting out and enjoying this beautiful place more often.