That morning the sea was calm, but my heart was racing.
Hands trembling, breath quick the first wave felt like a test.

Paddle.
Fall.
Get back up.

Saltwater, doubt, then one lesson: don’t fight it, find your balance.

And when I finally stood everything changed.
Fear faded, my body felt light, and a smile appeared without asking.

Standing on the board wasn’t just about surfing.
It was about confidence. About daring to try. About finding myself. ✨