January 06, 2010

New Years Plunge

I wish I had the guts to plunge this year on New Year’s Day. I mean seriously…what better way to start the year than to push yourself to the limit?

While I just don’t seem to have the ginger for plunging anymore, I can remember a time when I couldn’t get enough of it. I think I plunged 3 times in 2007 and I’ll never forget my very first plunge in 2005. I was at the tender age of 26. I was living with my new husband, new baby, and younger brother who had just turned 20.

In the midst of all my adultness, I remember the young and adventurous vibe of my brother feeling so good. And when he invited me to plunge with his friends I just couldn’t refuse. He asked me at 11:40 a.m. which left me just 20 minutes to prepare, jump in the car, and make it over to Rexhame Beach. And since then I’ve learned that this is the only way to do it. No thinking about it, just doing it.

And MAN is it awesome. I remember that New Year’s Day it was FREEZING outside. There were snow flurries blowing sideways. And the tide was low so we had to run forever just to make it to the shoreline.

I remember my heart stopping as my chest went under water. At least it felt like it stopped. And it wasn’t until I was about half way out of the water that I finally felt it start beating again.

And then it hit me – this sense of love and appreciation that was totally invigorating and had me smiling for hours. I remember thinking:

Thank God my heart is beating. Dude, I love you! And How lucky am I to live here?

Now that’s the kind of vibe I like.

And if that’s the kind of vibe you like, maybe you’d like to try living in Marshfield for a while and taking the plunge on New Years Day.

Rexhame Beach has the most popular plunge in town with at least 100 people every year, plenty of parking, and a big countdown right before 12:00 noon. And of course there are more private parties that plunge in smaller groups up and down the coast.

The coolest thing about Marshfield is that no matter where you live you’re never more than 15 minutes from the beach. And with our vast range of housing opportunities, you’re bound to find a proper fit. For more information on housing in Marshfield please call me at 781.424.9097 or visit my website at www.thehousekimfoundme.com.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim