A Much Needed Fishing Trip

Saturday morning I was supposed to go fishing with my dad who ended up backing out in favor of doing chores instead. He was right to do so since I didn't catch anything. However, it was nice just to be outdoors, alone on Starvation Reservoir. The air was clear and I could fully appreciate my silent surroundings. It was so peaceful and the weather was perfect. I took a deep breath and let my pent up stresses melt away. Despite going through every ounce of tackle I owned and coming back empty-handed, I just felt good knowing that I was there. It won't be long before warm outdoor fishing trips are no longer an option for my well-being. I enjoyed every second.

At first, I didn't get why I wasn't catching anything. I was in perfect parts of the lake. I mean, super perfect. They just looked like breeding grounds for trophy fish. I know those places work since I've fished them before. This time was different. I was alone. It was almost intimate in a way. These spots were so perfect, I only wished in some way I could get these spots pregnant. That way I could make more perfect fishing spots just like those ones. Of course, it would turn ugly since the lake and I wouldn't be married which would bring great shame to our families. We would decide we don't work out and can't make it work despite good chemistry. The lake would decide it's best that I never see my perfect fishing spots again. Despite my promises to be the best weekend dad ever, the lake shuns me and says I can't be anywhere near the little miracle fishing spots I helped create in a moment of passion. My heart would be broken, my future fishing trips spoiled, and my perfect fishing spots would just turn into used up losers that aren't capable of supporting decent-sized fish. It would all be quite tragic.



Anywho, I blame my lack of catches on going fishing the day after a full moon. The fish had probably already filled up on bugs and lesser smaller fish. My lack of foresight was the problem.

Still, I'm reminded of the quote "Your worst day fishing is always better than your best day at work."

So True.


So True.







Oh and I've been obsessed with the lyrics at the end of this song I discovered. I'll leave you with this instead of an awkward image of me making love to a lake.

October Fall
If We're All Alone, Aren't We in This Together?

(Last Verse)
I won't burn out, I'll just burn up
And I was raised on excellence
Always taught to look my best
I don't wanna be just anybody
I don't wanna be anything you forget
Villains die and heroes live forever
Tragic endings get remembered
I don't wanna be just anybody
I don't wanna be anything you forget....