I had to stop paddling and take off my fleece - it was too nice out to wear it... 

I had to skirt around the rocks where the seals were lazing - I didn't want to disturb them... 

I had to deeply breathe in the fresh air - else I would drift off to sleep in the quietude... 

I had to kedge myself off the rocks - after finding the nook in the outcropping to cozy into and sun myself... 

I had to marvel at the strength in my arms - as I paddled against the slight breeze and current, back to the slip... 

I had to stop and count my blessings - after a glorious hour of being out on the water... 

My, my... the things I had to do today...