It's been a week of ups and downs. Two concurrent training weekends have been left half completed. One decimated by the behvioural issues of a 3 legged banshee masquerading as the worlds cutest dog and one cut short by a delightful ear infection which is now being treated by antiphyschotic drugs?!?! The gutting thing is that both of the days I missed were just just stunning kayaking conditions, darn! Definitely a downer and I seemed to be taking a hit both pysically and mentally.
However, it' starting to look up. Depsite some drowsy side-effects the drugs seem to be socking it to my ear infection and I find my spirits lifting. I have just finished reading the book "Rowing the Atlantic" by Roz Savage and it made me realise a few things:
1. You don't have to be the biggest, bravest or strongest to follow your dreams.
2. Big things start with small things, PaddleFree is nowhere near as big as rowing the Atlantic (don't worry Dan I have no intention of ever doing this!) but it's a small step towards a big difference for the 2 organisations we're supporting.
3. Being brave is being afraid and sensibly doing it anyway.
4. It's okay to be scared.
5. I really want to do this!!!
I was down hearted that PaddleFree maybe wasn't seen by others as being very challenging when Dan and I are pouring heart and soul into the project. But it doesn't matter what other people think of it. We know that it is challenging for us and if people don't care, we'll make them care! We want to get people excited about this project, so with less than 45 days til launch day (gulp!) the race is on to get the word out there!
The first round of media bumpf went out this week. I was on Radio Scilly sounding like a slightly strangled oompaloompa and we had a very positive reaction from Pirate FM in Cornwall. Also we have been invited to be Blue Champions with the Blue Project (www.theblueproject.org), how exciting!! So it's getting there. The project clothing is also due any day now so keep an eye on the gallery and blog for PaddleFree's first modelling shoot!
I end this blog on a very positive note. PaddleFree will launch at the end of next month and it will be great!
Sara x
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Hi Sara and Dan!
ReplyDeleteI pay close attention to Paddlefree and the progress you are making towards the launching day and enjoy reading about your achievements along the road. Yet some of them might seem small and trivial compared to the main part, the paddling along the South Cornish coast, they play a decisive role in order to pull through the project. I speak of experience, and sometimes all the preparations seem like the hardest work of the whole project.
Keep up the good work and keep on going! I'm convinced you are able to carry through Paddlefree and do great!
The best of luck,
Marie