I think everyone needs a “Fun Coach” — someone who can help you insert a little bit more fun into your life. We had the opportunity to live for a few months with someone who became our “fun coach” naturally because of her undying enthusiasm, optimism, and zest for life! Our friend Trisha introduced us to the joy of swimming by giving us a few simple lessons on how to improve our technique and this led to us swimming in the ocean every morning which changed our lives completely, as you can tell if you read our earlier posts.
She didn’t stop there. Trisha took us to swim with the dolphins in Kealakekua Bay, to explore caves at Hapuna Beach, to jump off cliffs along the coastline in front of our home, and she gave me surfing lessons. She made “fun” a permanent and essential part of our day, and we certainly have her to thank for reminding us of all the simple things you can do to make life a little bit more fun.
Pardon the sand, but Trisha was encouraging me to so somersaults on the beach!
Trisha has left the islands on an adventure and I wanted to give her mission a plug. She is spending this year traveling the globe with an intention of volunteerism, fundraising for charitable causes, and spreading love and joy. Her travels will take her to Guam, India, the Middle East, Spain and Western Europe, and the United States.
Check out her blog, follow her travels, and join her band of 25,000 optimists—I just did—by donating one dollar at http://trishapatton.com/. Long live optimism, volunteerism, and fun!
