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Yo what a crazy year! I think I've truly found my love and passion. Bill Mason once said canoeing can become a severe addiction and I would have to say I agree... A trend I've noticed throughout all my posts lately is my babbling on about gratitude but boy am I ever serious when I tell you I don't know how to put it into words. Just a couple years ago I remember being miserable because I didn't know many people to get out paddling with. Here we are about to embark into 2024 and I am now having trouble keeping up with all the incredible people I've met. The paddle community is so full of wonderful people, it feels like I walked away with a new friend after every time I was out on the water. If you're one of those people I was fortunate enough to be out with, thank you for the fire you've helped keep alive. So many of you have supported me emotionally, physically and even spiritually at times.
Aside from the amazing people I've met, which gets me all teary thinkin about it. Getting to develop my skills in all kinds of different mediums has been incredible. From paddling long tandem canoes over chutes to tiny solo bath tubs off of a waterfall, it feels like I've experienced a lot in such a short period. Out of all the sports I've participated in throughout my life, this is the one I hope to see myself doing when I'm in my sixties and beyond. Maybe one day I'll be able to paddle and help others like the legendary Paul Mason does these days. Being on the water with him and other incredible enthusiasts is something I will never forget. I still remind myself of Paul's teachings, "If you're scared of the rapids, paddle fast!". Thank you all for your encouragement and love this year. An especially big shoutout to Derik Lawlis(paddle.ca) who has been such an incredible friend, mentor, and bossman extraordinaire . Cheers to 2024 everyone!
Also shoutout to Julian Myers for letting me play around with an unreleased version of his latest track, his tunes always get me hyped up!