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I'd like to think I'm quite the bad a$$ and capable of doing anything I put my mind to but I've realized that sometimes it's completely ok to admit that there are some things not meant for me. Last week I attempted to learn how to drive a scooter. I figured that well I drive a car and I'm confident maneuvering on a bicycle through the chaotic streets of New York City so this should be a breeze. Not the case at all. Call me 'Old & Fearful' if you'd like (only in reference to this) but my nerves were shot after going up and down our little street outside the CWS villa. So I've decided for my sanity, my safety and the safety of others I'd accept that I make an amazing passenger. Luckily the CWS crew loves to roll together wether it be for breakfast at Crate, surfing at Batu Bolong or live music at Deus. There's always a friendly face ready to let you hop on the back. If you need to get somewhere and a house mate isn't available don't fret, there are options! GO-JEK is a phone app that offers an array of online services such as transportation by moto or car, food delivery, and more. I use the GO-RIDE service constantly. It is super inexpensive and they pick up from the CWS villa. To get anywhere local like the beaches will only cost you Rp 10-15k (~$1) and to Kuta about Rp 25k. The app works a lot like Uber, Lyft etc and the location services are more accurate than Google, which is quite impressive. I tend to have pretty positive experiences with the drivers. One of my trips was by far one of my best conversations with a local. He had jokes for days and was a delight to ride home with. Here's my fav joke of his.  Driver: So where's your boyfriend from? Me: My Dreams. Where's your girlfriend from? Driver: Another nation. Me: What nation? Driver: My imagi- NATION!!!!!!!! I WAS DYING!!!! SO GOOD!  (Me and my fancy GO-JEK helmet) You will notice that in a few commercial areas of Canggu GO-JEKs are not allowed to do pick ups. So it can be quite tricky when you're wanting to come home from certain areas during peak hours. Your options are local taxis which have a tendency to charge a bit more but I try not to complain too much since it's all a part of supporting the local community and their businesses. An important highlight about CWS is it's location. We're lucky enough to be walking distance from a big supermarket, atm, warungs (inexpensive local food), and laundry. If you don't mind a long stroll you can even get to the beaches by foot. So, get over here already and we'll scoot, skip, surf and boogie! No prob.  Here's a pic of the CWS crew having a family breakfast at CRATE after yoga-ing.
G O O D T I M E S. "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." -Robert Swan  This is a famous photo of surfer Dede Suryana riding a trash filled wave off the coast of Indonesia. It is no secret that Bali is one of the best places to catch waves and so the crowds continue to flood the Island of the Gods. With the waves of tourist come a lot of waste and trash that the local city services can not manage to dispose of efficiently. Sadly, a good amount of this trash ends up dumped into our oceans and waterways. Luckily there are people who care and are working to combat the disaster. As a community of surfers and earth lovers here at COWORKSURF we see it as our obligation to do our part in helping the cause. We are starting to hold bi-monthly beach clean ups at our local Pererenan Beach. This past Thursday we brought bags, gloves and our love for the environment straight to the source.  As we started the clean up a local teacher noticed what we were doing and helped out. It was a pretty special moment. Later on a father and his son came down for a surf. The father showed his son what we were doing and told him to grab a few pieces of trash and put it in the bag. Again, another sign that doing something positive can be contagious. We focused mainly on the trash coming from the river mouth which included a ton of plastic straws. So if you're thinking of a very significant way you can help the cause, refusing straws when you're out is a huge help. You can also invest in metal or bamboo straws which look way cooler anyway.  (Photo taken by our lovely Svenja Tietze. Follow her on Insta @sunnykindoflife) As the sun set and our bags were too heavy to carry, we'd thought we'd call it a day. We scooted the bags back to the Villa and arranged for our local pick up service. If you'd like to recycle and are in need of a pick up service. Check out Eco-Bali for more info. If you're in Bali and interested in participating in a beach clean up, you're always more than welcome to join in on ours. There are also multiple other organizations working for the cause. Here are the links to two awesome groups here in Canggu.. Bali Beach Clean Up Trash Hero Canggu Until next time ocean lovers. Let everyday be Earth Day! Peace out!  (Photo taken by our lovely Svenja Tietze. Follow her on Insta @sunnykindoflife)
Let me introduce you to the one and only Angga Florence.  Angga is COWORKSURF’S local surf coach. He’s originally from East Bali and has been catching waves since he was 5. His knowledge of the ocean runs deep and it’s his passion to share that knowledge with his students.  I had the pleasure of tagging along on one of his lessons with our new baby shredder, Rebekka. Rebekka is a competitive cyclist from Germany. She's new to the surf scene but she definitely brings her game face to the water. We headed out around 3pm to the famous Old Man's break at Batu Bolong beach. They started the lesson sitting out together discussing the conditions of the ocean, waves, and crowd. Then they took it to the sand to practice the techniques of paddling, pop-up, and stance. Once she was warmed up and feeling confident, they headed out to baby wave heaven.  I paddled out with them, so unfortunately I don't have the proof of how much she SHRED!!! She was so bad a$$, she caught the first wave she went for! I have to say, I was not only impressed with her performance but also with the support Angga provided in the water. His positivity was shining and you could tell it really gave Rebekka that extra boost. Here's a quick bit of Angga expressing his love for his work and Rebekka's testimony to it. Unlike Rebekka I was having a pretty crappy session so I got out of the water early. I hung out with my fav Warung owner, Kika. Kika owns the spot where Angga hangs and gives his lessons. If you're not in the mood to schlep one of the house boards to the beach you can always visit my homie Kika. He has a great selection of boards and costs about $4 for 2 hours. It's a super cool spot to have a Bintang at the end of the day and chat with the locals.  As the sun began to set, Rebekka coasted on her last wave of the session and Angga stayed in to catch a few of his own. It was all smiles and shakas.  So the lesson didn't end there. The next day Angga came to the villa for a surf improvement session with the whole CWS crew. He broke down bad habits and gave techniques to make improvements. Too bad it was dark after the session because everyone was so amped to give the new tips a go. I guess we'll just have to wait until our next CWS sunset surf session to see our moves in action. Until then, enjoy the ride kids!  All finished with work and ready to shred???? Bali is home to some of the best and cleanest breaking waves in the world. The best part is that the water is warm and the views are dreamy. Here at COWORKSURF we have everything you need to get wet and catching waves in no time.  Wether you’re new to the surf scene or have already been barreled, we got you covered. Here at the house we have a great selection of boards for all guests to use. You can choose from something quick and small to fun and foamy. Think like Goldilocks and we’ll help you find the board that is just right.  Once you pick your wave cruiser, all that’s needed is a bit of wax on wax off action to make sure your feet stay put. You can find wax at the shops by all of the local beaches. Now that you’re ready to hit the beach, the next question is how are you going to get there???? At the villa we have scooters with board racks for guest use. Remember you are driving and riding at your own risk so drive safe and always wear a helmet!  Before heading out, make sure to slather on a good amount of sunscreen. The Bali sun is no joke, especially around 11-3ish. The best bet to protect your beautiful face is to use a product with Zinc. As for your upper body which will be out of the water a majority of the time, I recommend a rash guard. This is especially important if you'll be riding one of the foam boards. The foam boards have a tendency to leave you with gnarly battle wounds in your rib area.  There are basic rules and etiquette used while in the water. For your safety and the safety of others in the water it's super important you're familiar with these guidelines. If it is your very first time surfing I recommend taking lessons with an instructor. And guess what, you're in luck because your stay with us includes a lesson with our top notch local surf instructor, Angga. Make sure to check out my next post where I crash one of his lessons with our new CWS shredder, Rebekka.  Alright Shredders, until next wave!
It is an honor and my pleasure to be here! I’ll be taking over the COWORKSURF blog and Facebook feed for the next few weeks. I’ll be sharing with you all of my tips, recommendations, recipes and adventures. A quick bit about myself….  I’m a traveling yoga instructor, humanitarian and surfer. I’m currently working on an online project that will take me to locations around the globe to teach mindful movement to children from impoverished communities.  I arrived to COWORKSURF a week ago and have been feeling amazingly productive. I’m not only getting work done but I’m catching party waves with dreamy sunset backdrops. The house is stunning, fully functional, and really clean.  (Here's my bed with a priceless view of the rice paddies) I honestly could not be more pleased with my stay. So make sure to follow along as I hustle, create, cook and most of all SHRED! SURF’S UP DUDES!  Ah, Bali. The land of rice fields, temples, waves, jungles, monkeys... and of course, an abundance of fresh, tropical fruits. We want you to stay hydrated here at CO WORK SURF, so we're supplying the home with a smoothie bar and we'd like to keep ya inspired. Let's be honest, who doesn't love a good smoothie? start to your morning? yup. mid day pick me up? mmhm. post surf sesh refuel? damn straight. it's 9 pm. Why is it still hot, muggy, and humid outside?! please help!!!! we got you. They are convenient, nutrient dense, filling, and can be made in endless different ways. There is definitely no shortage of fresh, tropical, and vibrant fruits around here, SO, We've created a list of our favorite smoothies using LOCAL fruits + ingredients - some of which can be found right in our front yard... let's get blendin' PS. Straws suck! Plastic straws, that is. Let's save our oceans by using paper or biodegradable straws for our smoothies. Better yet, invest in a reusable bamboo, stainless steel, or glass straw to be the coolest smoothie sippin' stunna!  PITAYANANA- Simple, fresh, high in potassium, 40% daily value of B6, cinnamon speeds up metabolism. 2 medium sized bananas 1/2 medium dragon fruit (white or pink) dash of fresh vanilla bean 1/4 cup soya mylk 1/4 cup ice  MANGO BLISS- Minimal ingredients but so satisfying. 100% daily value vitamin C, and 60% daily value vitamin A. 1 fresh medium sized mango 1 frozen banana 1 passion fruit, scoop seeds + jelly, discard rind 1/2 cup coconut water 1/4 cup ice  THE FRONT YARD- This ones really ideal. Real ideal because you won't have to go more than 20 feet from the kitchen to gather all your supplies - right off the trees they grew on. 1 small papaya (from our front yard) 1 small mango (from our front yard as well) 1/4 cup coconut meat (climb the coconut trees out in the backyard) 1/4 cup coconut milk (or use the coconut water from the cocos)  GREEN GODDESS- Avocado will make your smoothie incredibly smooth... what a concept! Natures Butter. High in healthy fats! Seriously, you've got to try this combo. 1 small/medium avocado 1 medium dragon fruit (white or pink) 1/4 cup soya milk 1/2 cup ice  ORANGE JULIA!- 100% daily value of vitamin C, good for booting immune system and clearing up skin. Vanilla bean is a natural aphrodisiac. 2 frozen small bananas 1 large orange dash vanilla bean 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup ice  LIME AVOCADO! - Tangy & sweet. High in Vitamins K, A as well as potassium. The natural fats in avocados will fill you up and keep you full for longer. 1 frozen banana 1/2 small avocado 1/2 cup almond mylk 1/2 fresh lime juice  TROPICAL DAZE - Sweet & tropical. Both papaya and pineapple are amazing for digestion and work together to fight against stored fat in your body. 1/2 fresh medium papaya 1/2 cup pineapple dash of vanilla bean 1/4 cup coconut water 1/4 cup ice  QUEEN GREEN- The greens + turmeric is a health kick combo! Turmeric is anti inflammatory, and can easily be found here. Apple and greens are high in fiber. Well balanced smoothie, perfect for any day, anytime. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients. 1 frozen banana large handful of fresh greens 1 medium apple 1/2 medium dragon fruit (white or pink) small knob fresh turmeric 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup ice  A SMELLY SMOOTHIE- Unique & filling. Have you had durian fruit before? You either love it or you hate it. Tastes like creamy vanilla custard, smells like.... well, you let us know. 2 pods of fresh local durian 1 small banana 1/4 cup soya milk 1/4 cup ice  FRESH GREENS + CACAO- Hydrating + earthy - Get your daily greens in with spinach, kale, and spirulina. Cacao paired with banana will mask the taste of the greens! A green smoothie that will fill you up and hydrate your cells. Good before a workout. 1 frozen banana 1/2 apple handful spinach handful kale tablespoon spirulina tablespoon cacao 1/4 cup coconut water  WILD BERRY- Tart & sweet. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, manganese, B vitamins, and folic acid. Coconut meat is promotes absorption of all nutrients, vitamins, minerals and promotes weight loss. 1/4 cup of blueberries 1 banana 1/4 cup coconut meat 1/4 cup coconut mylk 1/4 cup ice (if you're using frozen berries, no ice!)  THE BALI BELLY CURE- Sweet + nutrient dense - This smoothie has it all! Spirulina contains 50-70% protein by weight, and also contains all of the amino acids. Spirulina is a heavy metal detoxifier. Activated charcoal detoxifies by binding and removing toxins from our bodies. Say bye to the parasites! 2 Bananas Tablespoon spirulina Tablespoon activated charcoal 1/2 cup coconut water 1/4 cup ice  THE CHILDHOOD- Simple & perfectly sweet. Who didn't love this smoothie as a kid?! Strawberries contain Anthocyanins which give them their bright red color. Anthocyanins help burn stored fat, and also boost short term memory. Strawberries are also filled with biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails. 1 frozen banana handful of strawberries dash of vanilla bean 1/4 cup almond mylk 1/4 cup ice  THE COFFEE DATE- Energizing & good fuel - To all our coffee lovers out there! Cacao, coffee, and dates all serve as appetite suppressants, which make this a good morning start to satisfy you until lunch. 1 frozen banana tablespoon cacao 5 medjool dates 1 shot of espresso 1/4 cup almond mylk 1/4 cup ice  VANILLA BEE POLLEN- Balanced & mild - not overly sweet, and lower in sugar - this smoothie is a good go-to for those who want something a little more earthy. Bee pollen is richer in proteins than any animal source. About half of its protein is in the form of free amino acids that are ready to be used directly by the body 1 frozen banana handful of rolled oats tablespoon bee pollen handful spinach dash vanilla bean 1/4 cup soya mylk 1/4 cup ice  CHOCOLATE + CHARCOAL- Earthy & chocolatey - say wha? When you need some detoxing, but you also need some chocolate in your life. It's all about balance, right? 1 frozen banana teaspoon coconut palm sugar activated charcoal tablespoon cacao 4 medjool dates 1/4 cup coconut mylk 1/4 cup ice photos and recipes provided by Taryn
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