super bowl sunday

This isn’t on my list for 2012, but since it was on my 30 list last year and I did it again for the 2^nd year running, I had to add it—polar bear plunge!

On Sunday, my friends, Sara and Emily, and I decided to jump into 40-degree water—more specifically the Atlantic at Long Beach. Sarah is the one that asked if we were doing it again, and since my brother did one on New Year’s Day, and I'm not shy when it comes to cold water, I figured why not.

Luckily the weather turned out pretty similar to last year—40’s and sunny. Not a bad day to hang out in your bikini and take a dip. It was cold. Just like last year. But the beers we had prior to the jump helped—a lot. Also, there was so much energy and excitement. Thousands of people showed up, and I think even more to show Giants pride. I mean, we got to the Super Bowl against all doubts and ended up beating the Pats. Just like in 2008. The way I like it. Another good outcome to a New York/Boston rivalry.

We stripped down, ran with loads of other people into the ocean, went under, and got our butts right back out. Afterwards (after drying up and putting warm clothes on), I made my way home to get ready to watch some football! The game wasn’t overly exciting, but did get a bit nerve-wracking there for a bit. The Giants came through in the end and a whole bunch of revelers watched the players go up the Canyon of Heroes yesterday. Unfortunately I decided to go to work. Oh well, next time!

Also, I think we’ve started a new tradition, and every year I’m in NYC for the Super Bowl, I will plan to jump in the Atlantic that afternoon. Brrrr.

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