火曜日, 3月 21, 2006
2006: Almost Sunset At Naeba
Mt. Naeba is a very amusing winter destination. I could compare it to US' Aspen.
I had a rare chance to take a look at the mountain's peak as the sun slowly start to descend. The clouds were starting to cast an overshadow and the remaining sunlights illuminated the summit.
This is what I love about snowboarding. I can be on top and see the world with my very eyes. I can also enjoy the miracles that happen on top while I'm at the bottom.
Each experience is something worthwhile to savor. With every fall I learned to pick myself up, no matter how painful it feels. With every small feat, I learn to believe more in my capabilities. With every unknown course I ride with optimism and anticipation and awe in wonder how beautiful the world is. With every mistake I make, my body hurt but it learns to be more careful. I am learning to listen to my body. Never forcing it. Never overly critical. Never opposing. Just feeling.
My recent accident has led me to believe that I may never learn to improve. But yesterday, I tried and I did it! It was not perfect, I fell, I hurt but I did it! It was all that matter. I also learned that there is no shortcut. And that I'm unique.
It was almost sunset and I was there sipping my Japanese tea by my hotel's window. Savoring the life that I have and thanking God that I have this kind of life to live.
Thanks for visiting!