tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post7718067182629364600..comments2023-05-21T12:23:50.720-04:00Comments on Love, Life, Surf: Mercedes Maidana: Big Wave Surfer & City GirlChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-38187403378038726762012-07-21T09:31:03.170-04:002012-07-21T09:31:03.170-04:00Thanks for introducing me to another inspiring wom...Thanks for introducing me to another inspiring woman! I love the fact that she found this new love as a result of the loss of another. Instead of crying in a corner she went out and did something brave - as a result she found something she would never have known! What a great story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-73170803673854329052012-07-21T08:32:23.619-04:002012-07-21T08:32:23.619-04:00Hi Christine. What a great opportunity to intervi...Hi Christine. What a great opportunity to interview her. Her story is fascinating. I like patagonia, too. It's funny. I'm not really an adventure person, but for some reason, I like the comfort of the clothes. With my like of luxury hotels, and stuff, I think most people would associate me as someone that would like to be dressed all the time, but I prefer to dress for comfort so I have very few outfits that I can wear in the hotels unless they were in Jackson Hole, maybe. :)Leigh Powell Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271217245421014771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-629140999357842562012-07-21T08:21:30.289-04:002012-07-21T08:21:30.289-04:00What an amazing story and one I really needed to r...What an amazing story and one I really needed to read right now. What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing - I am stopping by from SITS.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-59452527850479223112012-07-20T23:20:58.343-04:002012-07-20T23:20:58.343-04:00Thanks Christine! I know, she's worked against...Thanks Christine! I know, she's worked against so many obstacles and stereotypes and I loved hearing how she managed all of that because it couldn't have been easy. Yeah 3-month adventure does sound like bliss to me right now!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-30801679394662276072012-07-20T23:19:40.635-04:002012-07-20T23:19:40.635-04:00Thanks Lindsay! Isn't that an awesome picture?...Thanks Lindsay! Isn't that an awesome picture? She's totally charging it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-78408151054308707382012-07-20T23:19:00.595-04:002012-07-20T23:19:00.595-04:00Isn't that a great quote? Because really, that...Isn't that a great quote? Because really, that's what it's about in the end. I'm grateful to have had the chance to meet her and learn more about her life and perspective. Love learning more from strong female athletes.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-69002878457670213762012-07-20T23:17:27.537-04:002012-07-20T23:17:27.537-04:00Thank you! She really does have an amazing spirit ...Thank you! She really does have an amazing spirit and a whole lot of courage and grace. It was so great to be able to meet with her and to learn a bit more about her story and surfing. I think that's my favorite line in the video! Kind of feel the same way :-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-57232402755378163052012-07-20T23:16:04.184-04:002012-07-20T23:16:04.184-04:00It's a pretty incredible experience and so fun...It's a pretty incredible experience and so fun! I hope that get a chance to try it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-59950118642010898332012-07-20T23:14:51.902-04:002012-07-20T23:14:51.902-04:00Thanks Hank!Thanks Hank!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-48968139490620837532012-07-20T23:14:10.675-04:002012-07-20T23:14:10.675-04:00Thank you! I loved the video too!Thank you! I loved the video too!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-77369664049183586152012-07-20T23:12:30.335-04:002012-07-20T23:12:30.335-04:00Thanks Jess! I want to travel the world and surf t...Thanks Jess! I want to travel the world and surf too!! But maybe some waves that are a bit smaller than what Mercedes would go for :-) Hearing stories like hers definitely reminds me about going for our dreams and living our lives for ourselves. It was a great reminder.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-72721817140406881662012-07-20T23:10:58.307-04:002012-07-20T23:10:58.307-04:00You know, in all these years, I still don't th...You know, in all these years, I still don't think that I've owned an official Snap T! She has a pretty amazing story and I'm happy I got to share it here.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-70195349270341834062012-07-19T06:08:00.038-04:002012-07-19T06:08:00.038-04:00I ADORED THIS.
and I too am a long term long time ...I ADORED THIS.<br />and I too am a long term long time fan of the SNAP Ts!Mizhttp://mizfitonline.com/2012/07/19/playouts-doing-the-sprinkler/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-70300091590533566952012-07-19T05:34:39.178-04:002012-07-19T05:34:39.178-04:00What an awesome post! I want to travel the world a...What an awesome post! I want to travel the world and surf! So inspirational. I love stories of people who have gone for it and are living their dreams. She must have nerves of steel to get on those big waves!!Jesshttp://thefitspirit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-48686417579357890732012-07-18T21:13:55.206-04:002012-07-18T21:13:55.206-04:00Awesome.Awesome.Hank @losing100lbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296521849330992660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-73091795891419172932012-07-18T18:02:47.810-04:002012-07-18T18:02:47.810-04:00Awesome! She is amazing. Great interview and I l...Awesome! She is amazing. Great interview and I loved the video.Angie (Losing It and Loving It)http://www.losingitandlovingit.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-78339308361010154382012-07-18T17:55:38.576-04:002012-07-18T17:55:38.576-04:00I've always wanted to surf!I've always wanted to surf!Blond Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404456624316008610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-47107814117211981972012-07-18T17:43:46.016-04:002012-07-18T17:43:46.016-04:00Her quote about not giving away power to others is...Her quote about not giving away power to others is so key! I am happy for you that you got to meet and interview her. GO FEMALE ATHLETES! http://funandfit.org/2012/07/the-klout-workout-perks-circuits/ KymberlyFun and Fit: Kymberly and Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409516312268206613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-51527088770875129062012-07-18T13:53:43.369-04:002012-07-18T13:53:43.369-04:00She is just so cool! Love her courage and spirit. ...She is just so cool! Love her courage and spirit. Love that you got to meet her and you did a great interview with her. My favorite line in her video "I couldn't stop surfing." Awesome.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-16410780085348077062012-07-18T13:52:09.373-04:002012-07-18T13:52:09.373-04:00What an awesome interview! So inspiring. And I lov...What an awesome interview! So inspiring. And I love the answer to her second question. Kudos! <br /><br />Now, if I could just make this happen - one-week holiday turned into a three-month adventure - I might be in bliss. ;)Christine @ Oatmeal Bowlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637755182400262264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-76275935488642160162012-07-18T13:46:24.726-04:002012-07-18T13:46:24.726-04:00So flippin' cool!! I still need to try this su...So flippin' cool!! I still need to try this surfing thing out - love that pic of her on the big wave!Lindsay @ Lindsay's Listhttp://lindsaylist.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-49737299903973710302012-07-18T13:36:58.112-04:002012-07-18T13:36:58.112-04:00Thanks Cat!Thanks Cat!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-40039065870629948962012-07-18T13:30:02.082-04:002012-07-18T13:30:02.082-04:00Thanks Laura! I love that part to about "live...Thanks Laura! I love that part to about "live in the loving, live in the now." So true.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-52794199106229078762012-07-18T13:29:16.214-04:002012-07-18T13:29:16.214-04:00Thanks Lisa. It truly is an amazing sport. For me,...Thanks Lisa. It truly is an amazing sport. For me, being out on the water is one of the times that I am truly in the moment and I let go because you can't control the ocean, waves or mother nature so you have to let go of that control a bit, which, generally is hard for me to do in real life. I loved your post about surfing and overcoming difficult circumstances in your life. While we can't stop what life throws at us, we can decide what we do with what's thrown at us and how we can harness that energy and create something beautiful out of it, much like surfing.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633152386994997368.post-88964736202049453402012-07-18T13:25:13.260-04:002012-07-18T13:25:13.260-04:00It IS truly powerful, scary, beautiful, amazing an...It IS truly powerful, scary, beautiful, amazing and exhilarating at the same time. The way that she described how the energy rolled off her body when she was laying on the surfboard and the bliss she felt - amazing. I can totally identify with that and I think it's one of the reasons that I fell in love with surfing from the start.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791338684143423577noreply@blogger.com