Monday, January 5, 2015

Oh No! Super Monday! Run!

A  L  O  H  A !
Wouldn't you rather be surfing,
or watching surfers?
I caught this back-lit family
Saturday on 
as they walked up the trail
from the shoreline below.





 " Once there is a distance 
between you and 
your thought process, 
a new freedom is born. 
With this freedom, 
a new perception 
arises. "
            Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev















The tiny dots (click on them) are surfers below

" Turn life 
into play 
and you can 
keep 
your body 
and brain
 younger! "
                      Josh Catchur 


















Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer,
Legendary Life-Saving Hero,
 Father/Ambassador
of modern surfing 
to the world.

When you surf, especially Waikiki
you surf with the Duke's spirit!

Seen above in Mural at The Wave Hotel
Linking to Monday Mural

" If one is lucky, 
a solitary fantasy 
can totally transform 
one million realities. "
                    Maya Angelou

Linking to Our World
(_)
January is cold.

The new year is 
just finding it's legs
like a newborn
giraffe.

And then there are
the bills. . .

Some people remain
celebration-unsteady
too. Watch for them.

But today is the day:
The first normal 
"Work Day"
"School Day"
after a protracted
Holiday Season.

Here is my tip
to YOU:

Just show up.

Just find your class.
Everyone there
is more disoriented
than you.

Look awake.
Make it through
the day.
It will all be easier
tomorrow.

And to those like
myself:
"They've gone now.
We can clean up,
drink a second cup,
take the camera
for a walk."

When you love
what you do
'Normal Time'
is the Best Time
of ALL!

I wish YOU
Love & 
Pleasant Musing-

           Fondly, cloudia
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31 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 5, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Definitely watch instead of do as far as surfing goes mon amie.. I for one am happy to have things back to normal (?) after the festivities :)

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  2. eileeninmdJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Sometimes I am a klutz. I think I would be safer watching rather than surfing.. What a great post and lovely photos. I am glad I am one of those than can now go out for a walk with my camera rather than go to work. Enjoy and have a happy Monday.

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  3. Grand CrapaudJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Hooray for surfing!

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  4. eViL pOp TaRtJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    You gave us a good perspective on how to return to normal life after the holidays. It's not so bad! I love seeing surfers, though I'm just a beach bunny. And only for short times. (I'm fair skinned.) There's something compelling about seas. Even in little things like seeing gulls and flying fish.

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  5. Charles GramlichJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    "Turn life into play." I Like that.

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  6. TexWisGirlJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    'just show up' - good advice. :)

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  7. TeresaJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Great advice, Cloudi!! Fortunately, I don't have to show up for class until 11... Love the surfer mural! Keep on shooting!

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  8. Myrna R.January 5, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I love my "normal" time. That's when I surf - not in water but in time and space, in solitude and silence. I must have been a hermit in some other life.

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  9. Young at HeartJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Ooh I feel the sun..... this year it's all about being mindfull...happy new year!!

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  10. DuckbuttJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    I would rather be surfing.

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  11. 21 WitsJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    As a matter of fact I would rather be surfing, or mowing or anything that wasn't -15 degrees!

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  12. Tammie LeeJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    such gorgeous photos
    and though you mention January being cold
    it looks like summer compared to my snowy realm with nearly a new foot of snow since i tucked myself in last night. wahoo.

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  13. LOLfromPasaJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Same to you, Cloudia. All the best for 2015!

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  14. HilaryJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Showing up is much of the battle.

    Wonderful silhouette shot, Cloudia.

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  15. CloudiaJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks, my dear Dear Friends <3

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Love that first surfing shot! It's back to normal time at the end of this week.

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  17. RedPatJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    I've always been fascinated by surfing! I think I'll remain a watcher though. ;-)

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  18. Elephant's ChildJanuary 5, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Love to watch. Am too unco to try. Our silly season doesn't end until the end of the month, though the worst has dissapated. School isn't back till the end of the month either.

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  19. AdamJanuary 5, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    nice quotes

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  20. William KendallJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    The water looks inviting.

    Mondays come in and beat us over the head with a Monday stick.

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  21. ayalaJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    I wish you LOVE....and I love this quote... Turn life
    into play
    and you can
    keep
    your body
    and brain
    younger! "
    Josh Catchur

    Great! Happy New Year!

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  22. Maude LynnJanuary 5, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    That first shot is a real stunner!

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  23. Small KucingJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Happy New Year Cloudia

    LOL..very bhectic over here with school starting and all

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  24. magiceyeJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Let us surf life!!

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  25. DrumMajorJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Must try distancing myself from the thought processes more often! Could free up some memory or storage space! Aloha, DrumMajor

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  26. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    The painting is so inviting with its expressionistic colors. I always like returning the house to normal after the holidays. It's like seeing the familiar with new eyes. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural. Happy New Year, Cloudia.

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  27. CloudiaJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Thank You kindly <3

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  28. DeniseinVAJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    I can fall out of my shoes let alone off a surfboard :). Your photos are always neat but today I loved that first shot and the painting of the surfer is colorful, outstanding. Thank you for your congratulations on winning Theresa's painting. I am excited!

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  29. IndraniJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I prefer to watch and click :)
    Great pics.

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  30. KayJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    My son would love to be in Waikiki surfing instead of cold in D.C.

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  31. Powell River BooksJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I love the warm water in Hawaii. I got to go twice last year. Such fun, and I did enjoy watching the surfers and kite boarders. - Margy

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