One of the things I have loved to do since quarantine is surf. My Dad and I learned how when we were quarantined with some of my friends, and ever since it is one of my favorite things to do. There are many reasons why it is so fun. The adrenaline, the fear, the excitement, all aspects of surfing are so great. But it is also a great way to handle things emotionally. Since I have started surfing, it has helped me when I feel down or sad. Quarantine was a hard time for everyone, but shortly that time I lived in a rental house far away from all of my friends. I would go to school every day and feel out of the loop on everything. It made me pretty upset, but there was always something I could look forward to: good waves the next morning. The days I would surf with my dad became the things that kept me through those hard six months. There was no better feeling than riding the perfect wave. When I would get to school later each day, it gave me something to talk about when I didn’t know what the conversation was about. There were some days when there were no waves, so I wouldn’t surf, and despite the extra sleep, I was significantly sadder each day. Without learning how to surf, I don’t know if I would be significantly different today, but I know it still helps me a little today. I don’t surf nearly as often, but I love to go when I can. This experience also taught me to look for the little things each day to get you through every little challenge that comes with school, practice, homework, or something else. I can now look forward to lunch each day or a conversation with a friend to help me if I am having a rough day.