No matter the timing: Cynthia discovers surfing

👋 Hey I’m Cynthia

Today, as I sat in the surf lineup, I looked back at the beach and couldn’t help but reflect. It’s the same beach where I stood at 18 years old, seeing the ocean for the very first time.

🏊‍♀️ From a non-swimmer to becoming a lifeguard

Back then, I was standing there as a newly certified lifeguard. Funny enough, just two years earlier, I’d taught myself to swim (at 15 years old!) in my neighbor’s pool because I signed up for a lifeguard course without knowing how to swim. Talk about diving in headfirst! 😂

🏄‍♀️ Falling in love with surfing at 45

Now at 45 years old, I’m six months into teaching myself how to surf, and it has become an obsession. Along the way, I have made incredible friends and learned so much about myself.

The biggest win for me is inspiring my 24-year-old daughter to join me in starting her own surf journey. 🥹 Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect, but whatever sets your soul on fire is worth chasing—no matter the timing. You can find me at @cynthia.sandiego