Ugly Orange Life-Vest
It was orange, goofy and uncomfortable. There was no way I was wearing it. As I stood staring at the ocean in front of me, a kayak at my feet and a paddle in my hand, the thought of wearing this ridiculous life-vest seemed unimaginable. I boldly tossed it to the shore, confident in my ability as a swimmer. Three separate times I was tossed from the kayak. I remained in the deep water, paddle…
