*...But as I am writing it now, I've modified it significantly so as to blend better with current thought, and also to incorporate recent concepts when relevant...*

As I explained in Playing the Victim, one of my co-workers was suffering from acute depression, and asked for advice. The solution I gave her was *obviously* to stop "playing the victim", and accept responsibility for her life - thus empowering herself and providing the psychological leverage needed to deal with the other issues, and begin progressing with life again. Although this solution is logically valid, I've become to realize more and more how much truth cannot be logically justified -so, for lack of better feelings, I should  "be more considerate of her feelings"- for lack of better phrasing - So this depression needs to be handled more gradually, using "gentler" methods :P

Due to the ever-constant chaos already eminent in her life, dealing with it logically would be impossible, because logic has already become irrelevant. I assured her that I would see what I could do in finding a [irony alert!] more *reasonable* solution, and fortunately, I think I've found one. Well, from the looks of things the *best* solution is a work-in-progress, but at the very least it's something to work off of. Of course the solution has nothing to do with drugs. I was medicated for several years in the past, and although I definitely had, and *have* the illnesses I was diagnosed with, I found I did far better without them. Come to think of it, the several different medications I was given did little more than sedate me. As far as I can tell, that was about it. Don't ask why, I have know clue :P

As I mentioned in that same post ("Playing the Victim") I was able to deal with my psychological issues best (by an overwhelming margin) without medication; if anything the medication just made things worse. So although I cannot speak for anyone else, From my person experiences I would definitely recommend against the ingestion of psychological drugs of any kind. Treatment is frequently contrasted with "Cure", being only a temporary/partial solution (i.e. to minimize symptoms)- Cures are permanent.

I think the fact that medication only minimizes symptoms is particularly interesting- after all, "Symptoms" are the proof that the body/mind/etc. is fighting against the disease/etc. If the symptoms disappear, that doesn't mean the person is better. In fact, if the disease/etc. still exist despite symptoms, that should be considered a bad thing, since the immune system is essentially being suppressed, allowing the disease freely roam, resulting in far worse [in this case] mental health. Well, that's just speculation on my part, but such an opinion is also implied in "I Never Promised you Roses". In the cases of depression, the "cure" might well be to deal with the problem as described in "Playing the Victim"- however, for now, a temporary solution [*treatment*] should suffice.

Among many-- more minor illnesses, I have Bipolar- previously known as "manic-depressive" disorder. The previous name is much more descriptive, but I guess they're trying to be more politically correct :P I regularly go through cycles- between depressive and more manic states; I maintain a more "normal" demeanor in-between. The upside and downside of Bipolar is the same: the cycles are predictable. That is- I only get depressed or manic "when I'm supposed to"- this makes cycles very predictable, and I can schedule accordingly, since it works like clockwork. But of course, no one likes getting depressed-- well, I'm sure plenty of people like getting manic though :P Then again, I don't ever get anxious (for certain reasons that I'll cover in later posts) so I don't have to deal with that part of the manic cycle...but for whatever its worth, that's the downside.

A while ago I realized that I could completely thwart the depression cycles (although the manic isn't so bad) by making a habit of automatically rejecting the logical validity of all negative thoughts. Although I did not realize it then, I had already been doing such a thing for a few years now. But I have also realized that, in accordance with balance, to disregard any emotion logically, I had to lose my emotions; this is because to logically get rid of emotions, one must believe any previous emotions to never have existed- this is necessary because emotions are the backbone of passion and desire- no decision can follow through without one's emotions backing it.

Getting back to habits though, as I detailed in [insert post], it's possible to force oneself to change the perception of anything you want, even if it is the exact opposite of the original and natural perception. In that experiment, as I was walking in the freezing cold (of last winter, to be exact) I decided to imagine the pain as being pleasure, and concentrated on the cold being a good thing, setting aside all "common sense" in favor of this perception. The result was a bit surprising- by concentrating the pain completely went away- it was very exciting seeing how perceptions can be manipulated this way.

The only thing lacking with this is that one must concentrate to experience the conversion. That's where habits come in. The purpose of habits is to keep of memory of thing that are done often, and usually require a degree of concentration. It is an adaptation that allows us to perform tasks better the more that we do it, because those things we've already concentrated on a lot are stored in our "cache", which frees up our "memory" to focus on the finer details, or other tasks. Although perhaps I'm a bit partial due to my hobbies, I think that the human brain is strikingly similar to the computer- or, even more likely, the other way around.

As a result of these habits, I have not felt depressed for a few years now.

*Note "felt"- "depression can mean more than one thing; "felt" meaning that I have not had any sad or depressing thoughts for a while. In retrospect BTW this is not a good thing- to accomplish this required "unbreacheable" psychological walls to be put up, resulting in an almost completely nonchalant perspective towards everything; the root meaning of depression ("to slow down"/ "fall" / "be undone" /etc) is still true even now- the depression just does not include the emotional components (i.e. sadness/melancholy/etc.)*

There was one brief period a while back (see Self-Awareness post ) but that only last half an hour. I was thrust into a terrible depression, due to not being able to prepare a decent resume (I had no work experience at the time). But, seeing that I needed it to get done, I forcibly moved myself forward, and was able to pull off what had appeared to be impossible, thus effectively ending that "episode". Recalling this incident has also played a key role in determining another, more "reasonable" solution to my coworker's problem.

All of "today" (*see top*), as expected, I experienced the usual wave of depression. Well, I say depressed, but (as explained above) the only symptom I still experience is a complete lack of motivation to do anything productive. On these days I might normally do nothing but watch anime- and in WCS even lack the motivation to play games. But even when I have such days, going to work is not a problem. Actually, on these days going to work is actually more of a vacation, anyway. Much of the reason for this is explained in Opportunity- that is, working each day with the awareness that half my pay is not in the salary, but in the opportunity to work. As I've discovered over time, the reason why working can be so fulfilling- is because of expectations- knowing that our coworkers and supervisors expect us to do the job well, and fullfilling those expectations, fills us with a wonderful sense of pride. The way I see it, this is "running away from ourselves"- here's why:

Who we are- that which we perceive ourselves to be, and also who and that which we perceive others to be, is dependent on memory, which also means that we can only see ourselves and other people as we were in the past. That is because we are contantly changing and growing, clarifying and building upon who we are every second, although the changes may not be noticed for years. Because of that, the person we perceive ourselves to be, is actually the past, and is not entirely accurate. The irony (and amusement) of this, is that we are able to change in the first place for this same reason. See, to move forward and grow, we must leave our past behind us, which I believe is a necessity due to balance. Interestingly enough, it is also a central theme for reincarnation. So "running away" from ourself in essence means "leaving behind the past" to move towards a better future. So perhaps a more optimistic phrasing would be "running to" (although that would totally kill the visual)

Since I am a restless individual, lacking in patience (although I have aquired a significant patience these past few months, in recognition of the need) I first dealt with my lack of motivation by being confrontational (i.e. a complete ass) with my roommates. Thinking about it now, that initial approach is strikingly similar to Linkin Park's song "Breaking the Habit". From what I can tell, this journey I'm going through has an extremely close likeness that the journey that Linkin Park depicts in their music, so I often listen to the words of their songs for guidance. As the contributers (of that song) in Linkin Park did though, I realized that there were better ways of dealing with it, that I needed to 'break the habit'.

So I started settling down, and played games with them instead. Here I realized another way of self-treating depression. Summing it all up, a person's psychological health is primarily dependent on one factor- pride. This is why it's important to not play the victim- depression is caused by insecurity. The opposite of insecurity is self-control. Taking control of a situation is an active way of alleviating insecurity (and thus depression), but it's likely that in most cases of depression, the person's state-of-mind renders them incapable of taking the initiative- thus a passive response is necessary. By playing games with my roommates that I knew I would win, and by following through with that expectation, I am able to alleviate my insecurity in a passive manner. That is, it required no initiative, because they already wanted to play- I only had to say "yes". Thus, one of the best ways to alleviate depression passively, without initiative, is to put oneself in an environment where we will succeed, and have the expectations of others to drive and support that success.

With both the resume incident and the days that I played games to relieve depression, the key factor is power. In one way or another, empowering oneself plays a vital role in allowing us to move on. To put in another way, the most efficient way to get over depression is to "pet your ego" by showing off your strengths to others. Pride is, after all, one of our greatest needs as humans, making this a reliable "quick fix" for depression

Uluwatu is the most famous wave of Bali. There is always some swell here so it's also always crowded. The spot offers several waves which are working with different swells and tides:

The Peak: best at mid and high tide. Closes out at low tide. In front of the cave. it's the most consistant. Short and powerful waves, tubes. The take off is moving. It works from 1ft to 8ft. The most crowded. One of the sections closes more than the others.

Racetracks: 100 meters further. fast wave, a lot of sections with easy tubes. Best at low tide and at 6ft. Can hold bigger swell. On the right tide and the right swell, "The Peak" connects with "Racetraks" (you need to be a good tuberider). Over 10ft, Racetracks breaks until "The Corner".

Inside Corner: best at mid and low tide with a 6ft swell. At first, it's a fun wave and the final bowl is a tube. Don't do a cutback just before the bowl! Take plenty of speed, stay high in the face and trim. You will pass the tube.

Outside Corner: the REAL Uluwatu. Works only with big swells (>8ft) and at low tide. The lower is the tide, the better is the wave. Take at least a 7' board. It is a succession of long walls good for carving and, sometimes, a beautiful final tube. The length is around 300 meters.

Temple: less surfed. 2 waves in fact ("Outside temple" and "The Bombies"). Only for experts because the water is very shallow. For thoses,it is a incredible tube when it works.

Spot information for surfing at Uluwatu.

Type of break: reef break

• Type of wave                         : hollow barreling wave
• Direction                                : left hand
• Bottom                                    : coral
• Average lenght of ride          : long
• Suitable for                            : expert level

Detailed information:

• Crowd level: a big crowd
• Best tide: mid
• Ideal board size: 6'8-7'4 Mini gun
• Ideal wind direction: south-east

Wavesize & wetsuit:

• Spring                         Summer          Autumn                      Winter
  Overhead: 6'- 8'           Ok : 2'- 4'        Overhead: 6'- 8'           Overhead: 6'- 8'
  Boardshorts                 Boardshorts     Boardshorts                 Boardshorts

Getting There

To reach Uluwatu from The Ngurah Ray International Airport by using Taxi, rent car/motorcycle or using travel agent. Its about 1 hour drive.

Where to Stay

There are many accommodations from Warung (warung in a traditional caf), motels, hotels until Villa. The range price in $5 until $ 2000 for 1 day. If you stay in warung you just pay for the meals. There are many surfing spot near Uluwatu such as : Padang-padang Beach, Dreamland Beach, Bingin Beach, Impossible Beach.

Dining Guide

Various restaurants and cafes throughout Uluwatu, from cheeps price to a luxury restaurant.

Souvenir Tips

Sea-related products, such as items made of seashells, corals and t-shirt, etc.

Other Things to See or Do

There is Temple near the beach, its one of the best temple in Bali called Uluwatu Temple. In the Temple you can see a lot of attractions such as:Watching traditional Bali dace performance, Watching Sunset (very good view from Uluwatu Tample).

Travel Tips

• A good hat and water-proof sun-screen.
• Basic first-aid kit, antiseptic dressing, etc.
• Sand-shoes and thongs.
• Board-shorts, t-shirts, 1 pair light-weight, long-pants and long-sleeve wind cheater.
• Two towels and sun-glasses.
• Personal toiletries, after-sun cream, insect repellent.
• Walkman, camera, handy-cam and books.
• Booties, 2 surf-boards.
• Light-weight wet-suits, rash-vest, gate helmet and spare leg-ropes.

“It’s Time To Visit Indonesia, The Smiling Archipelago”

HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO GET RID OF YOUR CAR

Your Vehicle is no longer an asset and becomes a liability when:

* You're unable to find a buyer to take it off your hands.
* It was totalled in an accident & has been written off.
* It has little or no trade-in value.
* It's a lemon that you don't want to pass off on to someone else.
* You don't want to go through the hassle of selling it.
* It costs more to fix than it's worth.
* It's been sitting so long that it doesn't work anymore.

HOW JUNKING A CAR HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT

People often think of an auto junkyard as just another dump – but present day junkyards are actually a form of recycling and easy on the environment. Most junk cars that end up in a junkyard are either sold at auctions or sold for scrap. In fact, junkyards provide steel and many other metals to the building and car industries, ensuring that the metals from a junked car continue to be used for other vital purposes and help save important natural resources, as well. In addition, the modern junkyard is regulated by federal and state laws that have strict guidelines on the draining and disposal of all fluids from junk cars, so the junkyard is no longer a threat to the ground water in the area.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS

Pat yourself on the back and know that by you junking your car you are in actual fact earning yourself some well earned cash and at the same time helping the environment.

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Piper’s personality sends out a vibe of honesty and purity. This chick has already figured out who she is and what she wants. Do I hear Piper for President?!? She’s comfortable in her skin and is smart enough to know how to get what she wants.

How does a girl get that ok with herself? She has people who believe in her, accept her as she is, and love her unconditionally. Piper’s a reflection of her Mom’s abilities, her Dad’s too. She hasn’t reached that age where parents are just someone to be rebelled against. Her hormones haven’t kicked in yet. And she is accustomed to being one of five so she’s not self-focused or self-absorbed. She’s a poster child for large families.

Piper’s proud of her Mom, she listened and clapped at the right times, even though it was after her bedtime. Piper’s loves her family. She held her brother with confidence and assurance. As the youngest daughter, not surprisingly, she looked to be in charge.

Piper is adorable! While on stage, she worked the crowd and wasn’t intimidated by a seasoned politician. When introduced, she had the social graces to know she was to stand and wave. I think Piper’s ready to be an aunt… and a VP! She's got my vote!

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Real world physical examples based on tesla's earthquake experiments.

1. I was enjoying our cheep sams intex 18' dia pool and I was the only one in it. and started to exercise my arms against the water. I just can't get it out of me but I turn everything into an experiment. It is a round shape and from a perfect calm I watched the wave action interact with the sides as I used my hand to instigate a wave front. As the first wave makes it way back to me at least 10 to 15 wavelet are crossing over one another. Here is where the wave increases or is canceled out. I wonder in an infinite pool size how far the wave would go? The side are not solid, they rebound and effect the energy of the wave too.

I can make a simple feedback circuit - my hand is frequency input, my eyes are loosely connect to the wave height but not effect them and my brain adjusts the timing and frequency. The new input needs to be just as the wave rebounds away from me and behind it's crest. ( Note: If you try this at home you not want to have anybody watching, way to hard to explain if they don't understand. ) The important thing to remember is that my ability to increase the wave height is not based on water density, volume or depth or size of the pool, temperature, etc... Just the feedback of information. The other thing observed is that to much energy put in just was wasted as heat ( my muscle and tiredness ) too much frequency or too much breaking of the waters tension ( splashing ). So how little energy can I put in and get a satisfying wave height? You just have to get good at the timing.

2. Months later setting at my old 3' x 5' particle board desk at work which has a typical loose plastic cam lock holding it all together. and about 50 lbs of monitor and computer on it. I watched my coffee in the cup slosh back and forth when I bumped the side of the desk. Hum... same thing as the pool, bumping the desk at different frequencies the slosh got nulled out or magnified. The deck had a harmonic frequency. The loose frame, the size of the side board combine with the weight. "Pendulum" the coffee cup was just the detector. or was it involved?

3. NASA and other researchers have reported the the study of the suns surface has a fluctuation, vibrating as it where. And we have all heard about the background noise from the universe. As pointed out that basicly everything is singing with it's own tune. Just like in "Happy Feet".

4. In an episode of Mythbusters. they used an electromagnetic weighted oscillator and tuned it to different frequencies and had it clamped to a bridge to test the earthquake principle. but I say the critical element to all these experiments, is that you have to listen. They got the bridge to vibrate a little but no real result. Not as the tesla report that the whole area where the building he was at was about to crumble. Is the report exaggerated? I don't know.

5. One of my volunteer jobs that I enjoyed was running a soundboard. This is great practical experience with feedback the one thing you do not want as a sound man. Understanding it is a key to stopping it in sound reinforcement. We want our HHO electrolysis to "squeal". This is the absolute answer to making these things work. Uncontrolled feedback is very powerful and capable of damaging speakers and ears but remember the gain is not any higher. So output is greater than input. As the cascade of loops build upon themselves, only the new input is added to the whole. Gaining power on each pass thought the amplifying system. but how does it know how to add the power at the right time? Because it only accrues at it's room harmonics. So by parametrically eqing or "target out that frequency" you drastically remove the potential for it bother your audience. Can we do the opposite and get the squeal we need or to say it like Stanley Meyers did let the voltage do the work.

Here's the finished sample.

I took that sample, brought it into Ableton Live (which I love for so many reasons, one of them being a super fast composition tool) and through a tone cluster together. I let it play out at the end to get the sense of the more 'organ' like tone. It's hypnotic and dreamy and makes you want to go to sleep... in a good way.

Listen to it here.

Tomorrow I hope to roll a 3, 4 or 5. Wish me luck!

Hermed er der åbent for et fald til nye niveauer under 1200.. og igen 1100. Jeg er har tidligere talt om at vi ville se 11200 på Dow jones, og nu bliver det endu værre. Vi kommer til at se 9000 inden 12 måneder. Vi løber lige direkte ind i en deflation og som jeg skrev for 2 dage siden så har vi ikke set de store fald på aktierne endnu. Det kommer vi til.

Uma espectacular apresentação fotográfica e sonora da onda de Teahupoo no Tahiti, com 34 fotos de Tim Mckenna e comentadas por um local, veja-a aqui. 

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이 우주는 그 어떠한 속성을 정확하게 이해하기에는 너무도 큰 것이다. 또한 극도의 아름다움과 경이의 대상일 뿐이다. 우리는 너무도 작아서 우리가 진정 하나님의 관심의 중심에 있을 지는 미지수이다. 우리가 지나온 시절동안 이루어온 역사는 우리 대부분에게 거대한 업적으로 느껴질 수 있으나 이 방대한 우주의 신비의 원리들의 한 부위에 지나지 않는다. 우리는 우리자신의 무기력함과 미래의 불확신으로 인해 미래에 대한 희망을 떠올리고 의지한다.

인간이 지닌 가장 큰 문제의 핵심은 미래의 불확신이다. 이는 또한 가치에 대한 불확신이다. 우주에 존재하는 어두움의 구멍들은 단지 우리가 선과 악이라는 추상적인 심볼을 떠올린 대상이 아니다. 이는 보다 본질적인 자연의 속성에 대한 한 관찰이다. 미래에 우리가 있어야 할 곳은 우리의 단순한 이해관계에 의해 정해 질 것은 아니다. 단지 물리학적인 현상을 음악의 노트와 같이 이해하기에는 무리가 있다.

이해를 못한다면 항상 조사해야 하는 위험성이 도사린다. 지금 하늘의 별들은 로맨틱하며 아름답기만 하다. 그러나 좀더 진지한 이해는 별들이 다르게 보이게 한다. 결국 단순한 진리는 우주는 크고 인간은 작다는 것이다.

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I was standing on the shore
     a mighty wave came with a big roar
i was far away
     the wave rushed forward in the play
gently did it tickle me
     i felt the cool waters with glee
a moment passed
     the water receeded into the vast
how empty did i feel
     without the water, was my life real?
forward did i move
     longing for the waters soothe
the wave returned stronger yet
     sweetly making me all wet
alas the wave pulled away
     my whole soul craved for it to stay
further forward i moved on
     my desire gettig strong
i saw in awe the wave so tall
     standing over me and all
crushing down onto me
     leaving me small in humility
the water pludged my every pore
     opened and cured my every sore
i knew nought anymore
     not of the sand, sun and shore
in the waters i dissolved
     thus my being was evolved
now in the wave i ride
     calling seekers to my side

poem by Adradhana Schreuer

Any color hard hat to dig (golden vest can be added) (D)
Blue or Red Propeller hat to fly (D)
Chef hat (Pizza Apron can be added) to jumping pizza (D)
Tours Guide hat to hold tours here sign (WA)
Blue/Red Face Paint to hold go blue/red sign (WA)
Blue/red Hawaiian Lei to Hula Dance (Grass Skirts can be added) (D)
Lifeguard whistle /Silver whistle to blow whistle (W)
Reporter Camera to take a picture (WA)
Grass Skirt to Hula dance (Hawaiian Lei can be added) (D)
Coffee Apron to pour coffee (D)
Clown Suit +Clown Wig to Juggling (Clown shoes can be added) (D)
Ice Cream Apron to pour ice cream (D)
Inflatable duck to swim (Water wings can be added) (D)
Lifeguard undershirt to swim (Water wings can be added) (D)
Fireman Vest to "put of fire" (Fireman Hard Helmet can be added) (D)
Rescue Squad suit+ Rescue Squad Hat to hold up sign of rescue squad (WA)
Brown Blacksmith apron to knock with hammer (D)
Referee Jersey to hold sign of GOAL (WA)
Blue/Pink Superhero SET (Mask Cape and Suit) to super power (WA)
Any Musical Instruments to play it
Drum stick (Drum can be added) to play drums (D)
Christmas Bell to ring the bell (W)
Paddle Ball to paddle the ball (W)
Lasso to twirl it in air (D)
Water wing to swim (Lifeguard undershirt or Inflatable duck can be added) (D)
Soccer Ball to kick the ball from foot to foot (Soccer Jersey can be added and or Cleats) (D)

That it! If I am missing anything just tell me and I will add it

Until next time…

Waddle on!

Bioe

Se vienen nuevos cambios en Hotmail. Microsoft ya anunció las modificaciones en su correo electrónico, entre las que se destacan mayor velocidad de carga y capacidad de almacenamiento.

Voceros del gigante informático informaron que el Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 ya está puesto a punto, pero se encuentra en fase beta cerrada, lo que implica que todavía no llegó al público masivo.

Según publica hoy Elpaís.com, con la nueva versión de Hotmail, quienes tengan una conexión de banda ancha experimentarán un aumento en la velocidad de carga del 70%. Mientras que para una conexión lenta, la mejora llegará al 50%.

De ahora en más, la capacidad de almacenamiento será progresiva, al igual que en Gmail. Así, los nuevos usuarios arrancarán con 5 gigas e irán incorporando 250 megas por mes, con lo que a los dos años de antigüedad contarán con 11 gigas.

También habrá cambios en la apariencia, ya que cada usuario podrá cambiar la interface a gusto. Y será compatible con todos los navegadores.

Otros de los avances son que se podrán integrar los eventos del calendario, se recibirán los alertas del Windows Live Alerts y se incorporará el servicio de mensajería instantánea. Por último, desde la empresa informaron que mejorarán el envío de correo electrónico a grupos para facilitar su uso.

Fuente: clarin.com

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that the submerged truth sometimes comes to the top.

Virginia Woolf

There's nothing like a little nonsensical doodling to encourage the imagination. I'm not drawing anything I see in front of me. In fact, this drawing started with a simple set of curvy lines in the center of the page and then became something that now looks like a fantastical landscape or huge wave... Are those mountains or volcanoes in the distance?

Free your mind. It can be really fun!

Voraussetzungen:
- Gute Kenntnisse & Erfahrungen im Bereich Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
- Ausgezeichnete Englischkenntnisse
- Know-How über europ. Behörden & Institutionen: Europarat/Concil of Europe etc.
- Interesse am Thema Gewalt gegen Frauen und Kinder
- Feministisches und frauenpolitisches Bewusstsein

Kontakt: Maria Rösslhumer

> die Ausschreibung habe ich über eine Mailingliste bekommen, sie scheint auf der WAVE-Seite (noch) nicht ausgeschrieben zu sein...

Hedwig Aerts walks from the beach carying a surf board in Rockaway, Queens. (Tadej Znidarcic)

A row of surfers bobs like bath toys offshore, the noses of their boards pointing toward the horizon, sniffing for the perfect wave. A warm breeze stirs the sand, and anticipation mounts as they turn to paddle in slick formation to catch a wave. It's a postcard moment, and not from California either. Greetings from New York's surf mecca -- 90th Street Beach at Rockaway in Queens.

Although a diehard surfer destination for years, it wasn't until 2005 that Rockaway Beaches 87 through 91 were declared the first legally surfable beaches within New York City limits. The Surf Beach is open year round from dawn until dusk, with fall and winter being the best seasons for waves. "This was always the hotbed of surfing, because it's one of the most consistent breaks," explains Steve Stathis, longtime Rockaway resident and surfer. Stathis also owns Boarders, a surf and skateboard shop, along with his sons Christian and Craig. Christian, a New York City firefighter and laid-back surfer, embodies the balance of this proud working-class neighborhood and beach hangout.

The four-year-old shop is central to the surfing community, hosting surf and skate contests, plus a memorial surf day for local firefighter and surfer Richie Allen, who died responding to 9/11. Just a few blocks from the beach, you can rent boards and connect with instructors. Plus, they offer rental storage lockers for surfboards, making it easier for the growing number of wave-riders commuting from Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Spanning14 miles of shoreline, Rockaway is an urban oasis. "It's a different backdrop than someplace tropical, but it's great to be in New York and to jump in the water and surf – that's incredible," marvels Andrew Field. When not surfing, Field can be found behind the counter of Rockaway Taco, which opened this summer. Tucked into a residential block, the modest stand seems better suited for a coastal Mexican town, and the fresh, savory tacos and quesadillas are as authentic as any found south of the border.
Businesses like Boarders and Rockaway Taco contribute to the friendly, mellow vibe associated with the sport, which is only growing. Of the popularity Stathis says, "It's a healthy, fun sport. It's exciting when the waves are big and you see guys who can really surf well. By the same token, I always tell people if you're a beginner and you stand, the amount of enjoyment that you're getting out of it equals the enjoyment a pro guy would get by scoopin' up a 20 foot wave."

Newcomers to the sport, Jorge Sanchez and Jaime Diaz agree that once you're up, you're hooked. After watching surfers on this beach for years, the friends decided to get in on the action. "It's awesome," Sanchez says, "Not only for exercise, but it's fun to be out here doing something other than sunbathing or tossing a Frisbee." Diaz reveals Sanchez's other motive, "He comes here for the girls." Which of course might be part of the appeal, but as the Beach Boys said, "catch a wave and you're sittin' on top of the world" -- even in Queens.

Getting there:
Take the Far Rockaway A train to the Broad Channel Station.
There, board the Rockaway Park Shuttle to B. 90th Street

Surf Gear: Boarders of Rockaway Beach, 192 Beach 92 Street, 718.318.7997.