Getting out to Roberts Creek for a little fishing and fun in my new kayak.
So, I bought a kayak, and went on a little adventure. Not that I haven’t had a few adventures in my life, between serving in the Army, getting into trail running and ultra marathons, and even doing a couple of Ironman Triathlons.
There are a few reasons I keep seeking out adventure and ways to both test and enjoy myself.
One, it helps keep me in shape, healthy and happy.
Two, I get to mentally recharge for all the day job, family and real world stresses that impact my life. We all have those things, and we all need to get away to refresh.
Three, it does help my writing. My characters do crazy, dangerous things. While I can’t recommend hiring out as mercenary to do a crazy low jump and then kidnap a general, or break into an apartment to steal some high tech item and then rappel down the building to escape (both events I’ve writing in stories), getting out for some kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing or long bike rides all give me a place to test myself to adapt to conditions and to see how my characters would respond to challenges.
Fourth, it’s fun.
So get out in the world and do something adventurous. Then come back and tell your story!
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