I was surfing Upper Trestles, feeling like I was surfing pretty well. I had a good session and I was feeling good about it. Then I got out of the water and looked back at the lineup. There was a girl out there, around my age, absolutely shredding. Turn after turn, throwing full rooster tail […]
Category Archives: Field Notes
A Long Wave West: Trust, Timing, and a Life Shaped by Surfing
In this conversation with Holly Beck on Surf With Amigas, I trace the long arc of my surf life, not just where it began, but how it carried me forward. I grew up in Florida with a single mom and a lot of energy, always moving, always outside, and surfing became a natural fit, a […]
Putting New Gear to Work, and Showing Up for Community
Lately, I’ve been in a season of upgrading my camera body and lens kit with a clear intention: to focus more deeply on video storytelling. Not just sharper footage or better low-light performance, but stories that feel lived-in, human, and worth returning to. The LGBTQ+ Lumberjack Christmas Tree Pick-Up felt like the perfect place to […]
Answering the Call: My Journey to the ISA World Masters Championships
I wasn’t expecting my life to shift on an ordinary Saturday evening — but that’s exactly what happened. I was sitting at home, settling into a quiet weekend, when a text came through asking if I could represent Team USA at the ISA World Masters Championships. It stopped me in my tracks. There are plenty […]
Life Lessons Through Surfing
Surfing has taught me so much about life. 1. Perseverance – 90% of surfing is paddling. Some days the waves are relentless and if you want to make it to the outside to catch waves, you have to keep paddling, you’ve got to kick, you’ve got to duck dive deep, and keep going. 2. Patience […]