Day 328 - Sept. 12, 2012

lifeguard tower 26 - Ocean Park, Santa Monica CA

trash collected for 20 min. 

1.1 pounds

1,241.5 pounds total 

7 cigarettes

As I approach beach cleanup 365 of The Daily Ocean it's obvious that I've used creativity, passion and determination to carry a message and a call to action for cleaner oceans. These last three and a half years have transformed me. I know I can affect the world in a positive way. 

It started with one little cleanup and some brainstorming. 

My challenge to you is - can you take 20 min. this week and think of a specific talent you have that could contribute to a cleaner ocean and a healthier planet? 

20 min. to dream

20 min. to stand up for your family and for the planet

What would you do if you felt like you had more time?

What would you do if you believed in yourself and your abilities? 

I know you too are passionate, intelligent, capable, and willing to work hard. I know that your contribution matters, I know you like me undervalue what you have to say.

TAKE 20 MIN. THIS WEEK AND DREAM BIG FOR THE OCEAN, FOR THE EARTH, FOR EACH OTHER, FOR YOUR FAMILY. 

(leave me a comment if you'd like to share what you come up with. I'd love to hear from you!)

Day 327 - Sept. 11, 2012

lifeguard tower 26 - Ocean Park, Santa Monica CA

trash collected for 20 min. 

3.1 pounds 

1,240.4 pounds total

12 cigarettes

After speaking at Blue Drinks, I got to thinking about the GREEN MOVEMENT. It's done wonders for the planet. It's how we identify a healthier choice when shopping fOR everything from groceries to a car. But does this label need to expand to fit a broader message that could attract more people?

I think so. For when we think about the term environment we think green. But an expanded message to explain a healthier environment is one that includes the colors and description of you and me, our pets and children, the ocean, the color of the sky, the flowers in your backyard. It's a multi-colored movement because in greening the planet we have to and will be healthier ourselves. 

IT'S NOT GREEN OR BLUE BUT ALL THE COLORS OF YOU AND ME

 I'd like to pose a question to you, that I am asking myself.

WHO AM I TO THINK MY ACTIONS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD?

WHO AM I NOT TO?

Day 326 - Sept. 10, 2012

lifeguard tower 26 - Ocean Park, Santa Monica CA

trash collected for 20 min. 

3 pounds

1,237.3 pounds total 

6 cigarettes 

It's been a packed week. I've gone to Palo Alto, spoken at Blue Drinks here in Santa Monica and kept up with my last few beach cleanups!

I'm getting ready to bring - 

THE DAILY OCEAN OFF THE SAND AND ON THE ROAD!

Hawaii, West Coast, Texas, South East Coast, Florida, East Coast, New York, Chicago, Colorado

Do you live here, or know of a school or business for me to take The Daily Ocean to? 

LET ME KNOW! thedailyocean@yahoo.com

A point I wish I had emphasized the other night - by taking these plastic items off the sand, I took them out of my life. I didn't do this overnight. I used plastic bags from our house to clean up the plastic trash at the beach. I've picked up so many plastic water bottles that I buy glass beverages when out and about 

TAKE THE TRASH OFF THE SAND

AND THEN TAKE IT OUT OF YOUR OWN LIFE

YOU'LL BE HEALTHIER, YOU'LL SAVE MONEY, AND YOU'LL MAKE THE WORLD AROUND YOU HEALTHIER TOO. 

WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU IS GOOD FOR THE PLANET.