Sometimes it is just fun to to do something we don’t normally do. The NP crowd surf is this elusive Happy Birthday tradition of hoisting a community member, and pushing them along over our heads as we sing happy birthday. Actually written out like that it’s pretty weird if you didn’t have any context but still, it’s fun. The crowd surf is not something we can do for every birthday, logistically it would be a lot and honestly being touched by a bunch of people, is not for everyone haha. Sometimes it happens with a simple ask and sometimes it is just random. I say this because if you have celebrated a birthday with us and you weren’t crowd surfed know that it was not a conscious choice or decision. What I love about the crowd surf is the joy and excitement people have. This is not a normal activity for anyone, so to see people’s faces light up makes me so happy. Big kodos to the people doing the hoisting and the pushing. We might all do fitness things but it can be a bit intimidating when the time comes to hold some up in the air.
Actually birthdays at NP in general make me so happy. Someone chose to let us be a part of their celebration. They prioritized being a part of a community and I have nothing but admiration for it because honestly it can be hard – it is tough. We know it’s not easy for so many of us to just make it to the workouts, making showing up the hardest part. That’s why the hashtag is #justshowup, because it is the biggest obstacle. Today even though I had my own barriers I am happy that I was there and I never regret it when I do.
Keep being awesome,
Rob
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