When a Tsunami Comes to Town
Santa Cruz Harbor January 15, 2022
Santa Cruz Harbor January 15, 2022
So now another obstacle, we had a Tsunami over the weekend! Everyone is fine & I don't think anyone's boat was damaged badly. We are all so lucky. Feeling for those in Tonga who aren't as fortunate.
I haven't posted as soon as I wanted to as the holidays came up & there was just too much going on to sit down & concentrate. It’s hard enough with just the distraction of my husband & dog but my parents came up for Xmas & I just really didn’t have any time to myself.
And we didn't have time to work on the long list of things to accomplish. I won’t bore you with the whole list but a few of the things include: re-affixing our engine to the boat securely, installing the new water heater, install the lazy jacks, learn how to sail with our spinnaker, teaching Zephyr that he can pee & poop on the grass on the boat instead of holding it all in, organizing all of the tools on the boat, possibly get new standing rigging, sail to Moss Landing, sail to Monterey, practice sailing at night…… Good thing we have 8 months to accomplish this all & more. We will definitely need it.
Steamers Lighthouse - Took on one of our last sails in December
Why 8 months? Because Matt & I have decided that we are going to the Channel Islands & back at the end of this September to the end of October! Well, Matt decided. I would have loved to sail down to Mexico for 6 months this year, but this is a joint effort & I am just stoked he is wanting to do a month long sail! Thank you Babee!
However for now, I just want to go sailing! It’s really frustrating. We wanted to be much further along - practicing sailing to other places in the bay & sailing at night. I think I was hoping to be doing these things like six months ago! I would like to throw a temper tantrum like a baby - especially watching our favorite sailing blogs. Just feeling like I can’t move ahead right now. And money has gotten really tight at the moment. Why can’t we reach the next level on the mountain?!!!
Okay, deep breathe…. I’m actually pretty okay. We have managed to stay very healthy during this pandemic. We have income, a roof over our heads, heat - the most important to me! Ha! Our boat didn’t get damaged in the Tsunami. I think the main thing is that I feel like we were reaching our goals for the most part & now things are going really slow, it’s cold -which I absolutely hate & that leads to me having to be stuck inside way more than I want to be. My work has been slow & therefore I’m not bringing in the money like I was a few months ago. So feeling like I’m not contributing to our household as much. And I don’t have any creative projects going. Plus, I’m an extrovert, so I would love to be out & socializing -even in the littlest way. Or volunteering since our financial state means that we can’t donate financially to those in need this month.
I do feel better venting & writing this all down though, even if I am the only one whoever reads it. I think most of us feel good venting & getting the negative out of us so that we have room to let all the good stuff come in. I should go back & read the earlier posts & I’ll see how far we have come. I do know that we are very lucky. And I’m sure most people feel the same - like it’s hard to stay so isolated & sheltered right now when we all have come to realize how important it is to live each day to the fullest. I just even miss going out to the grocery store. And even though I’m fully vaxxed & boosted I have to be extra careful as I have autoimmune issues. So it’s really easy for me to get sick. So since Xmas I’ve gone back to pretty much sheltering in place.
Zephyr can only find a box to sit in amongst the chaos!
I’m lucky to have a wonderful husband & a pretty adorable dog & that I can shelter in place. I feel for everyone who is alone & has to either fight the possibility of going to work because of financial reasons or those who can stay at home but are alone. My heart goes out to all of you.
If anyone is reading this & wants to comment: What is most frustrating to you right now & what are you most thankful for?
And if you are reading this, thank you!
