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Yesterday was the day of my division’s annual golf tournament.  It was also the first time I’ve played a game of golf, ever.

I can say that I actually enjoyed playing the game… despite the fact that it is expensive, can be so frustrating sometimes, and you’re really just walking around whacking a little white ball on some grass.  I wish I could say that I did well too, but I didn’t.  It didn’t matter though, because I had so much fun anyways.

Luckily we were playing best ball, and Manish (who is also new to the sport) is a complete natural at it.  I swear, all his years of cricket must’ve factored into things.  After 18 holes we were about 19 over par… which apparently for beginners isn’t too bad at all.  Maybe if we didn’t drink cold beers while in the sun all day we’d play better too.

What I enjoy about golf is the Zen involved in the sport.  For every swing, you must focus your mind on the task at hand and concentrate.  There’s definitely a physical part to the game, but skill is the determining factor.  You draw yourself into the moment, take a deep breath, make the swing and watch that frickin’ ball slice way far right.  Then you breathe out, swear, and take a swig of beer.  Pure Zen I tell you.

Hopefully this summer I’ll get a chance to go out and play another game or two.  I’m thinking it’ll be a good idea to get Manish to play with me and have some drunken golf kart races again.

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To be honest, I was somewhat regretting flying out here for the summer.  A few weeks ago I really questioned the logic of ditching my friends back home, all the amazing trips they’re going on, and all the career options I maybe missing out on.  But now, through a weird twist of fate, I think this summer may be my best yet.

Tons of stuff happening this summer, and it’s turning out to be greater than I thought it would be.  In no way have I ever thought I would spend my summer like this (and I say this in a really good way).  I really can’t go into details, but I can only express that I haven’t been happier in a long time.

Hurray for vagueness.

Anyways, I’ve got a very active summer coming up.  I’m camping this weekend and mountain biking the next.  This is followed by possibly a week long musical binge at the Ottawa Bluesfest.  I’m strongly leaning towards buying the all-access pass, which gives me a week to check out acts like Sam Roberts, Blue Rodeo, Metric, Michael Franti, Ani DiFranco, John Lee Hooker…etc…

I might also find myself in New York City at the end of the summer.  I might as well visit since I’m already out East, and who knows when I’ll get a chance like this again.

Yes, call me a masochist, but I may (this is a long shot) participate in a duathalon, or maybe even a tri-tri (a shortened down version of a triathalon).  Of course, I’m thinking this will probably not happen… but the possibility is there.  This just means a lot more training than my 44 km daily bike rides.  It’ll be so painful yet so pleasurable at the same time.

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