around the world (and yes, people bought T-shirts to name in honor of Polynesia's first female surfers LOL). When you are open to possibility, you can be anything you want to be. You can create anything you want to create . But in the process, you can't be anyone other than who you are. When you are in line with your natural creative, resourceful and whole self, you can start to affect change and do that which brings you the most joy in the world. Set aside your inner critics AND your external critics, and just go for it. You only live once, and as I always say, the ride is just way to fun to have it pass you by! Top ten essential surf travel items: An Ecostinger suit!  This is like a dive suit only I wear it to surf.  It's awesome!  Never have to worry about bikinis falling off or getting sunburned! **Author interjection - ok, Farhana -- we seriously need to get you into some of our surf leggings !! And if we came to visit you, where you take us for a post-surf feed or drink (note -- we at salt gypsy LOVE good coffee and cocktails and a post-surf cold beer. mmmm) I'd take you to the original Thai Noodle House on Clement Street in San Francisco, not too far from Ocean Beach!  It has been one of my favorite San Fran bites since moving to California. As for cafs, I'd take you to