Surfing
Wildlife experts might call it brash, stupid or simply insane, but we’ll just call it authentic.
It can be a rough life for a surfer living in a non-surfer’s world. We tend to stand out in a crowd of people, and this evokes a sense of curiosity in others at social gatherings. Whenever the topic of surfing comes up in conversation with a non-surfer, we are always pegged with that one annoying question…
“So, you ever see any sharks?”
Most of us say no and immediately lose every bit of curiosity from our interrogator. Let’s change that.
If you want to seriously up your authenticity meter, you should surf with sharks. In order to boost your odds of seeing one of those deadly bastards, surf near a river mouth. If you don’t live near a river mouth, surf a place with all sorts of plump and tasty marine life. If you live in an biological desert, start covering yourself in freshly sliced Italian salami before each surf. Just do something — anything — to increase your chances.
One you finally surf with a shark, your social life will get 1,000 times better. At any social gathering, whether it be an elegant gala or a backyard barbecue, you will be asked that infamous question. And, after you have danced with Jaws, you can stare the person who asks in the eye and say, “Well, yes. Yes I have.”
And just like that, you are officially the most intriguing person at the party.