The Surfer’s Journal. Session one.

Shaped by the rhythm of the waves, guided by the stories they bring to life. 

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I’ve recently realised how much I enjoy writing. I’ve journaled on and off for years and always loved putting pen to paper, but since starting these blogs, I’ve noticed something: I put more effort into writing here than I do in my actual journal.

Lately, I’ve even caught myself writing my online journal in my head throughout the day. it made me realise, maybe I was never meant to create content through reels alone. Maybe I’m meant to write about the journey instead… and hopefully it can translate across the other formats too. 

People tend to watch more than they read, so yes, that means I’ll miss a mark. But why force something when the opposite happens so naturally? One can only try and see, right?

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My Relationship With the Ocean

For the last few months, I’ve been working on my relationship with the ocean, sometimes subconsciously, often intentionally. Only recently have I realised how much growth has actually happened.

I’ve always felt a strong pull toward the sea, but now I’m beginning to understand more from it. The ocean has supported major shifts in my life. It’s helped me understand culture. It has taken from me, but it has also given so much back. And I think that’s something worth sharing.

My journey with surfing has become one of the biggest growth experiences in my life lately, and from it, so many other branches have formed, more meaning, more understanding, more love, more light.

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So here it is: the very first session of The Surfer’s Journal.

I’m not going to promise how often I’ll write. I’m going to let it flow. Some entries will be reflective, some may recap the week. We’ll see what it becomes.

I like the idea of not knowing how many people will actually read this. I’m not chasing views or likes in the way Instagram pushes you to. I may not even know if this will be “worth my time” in the traditional sense, and honestly, that feels refreshing.

I’m doing this for me.
A way to express myself.
To bring my rhythm from the wave, from the ocean, onto this page.

The Surfer’s Journal.
Session One.

Love, Mel  🌺✨