I have so much I want to say. There is much more I see than a sunrise swim. The calm water, the boats, the view in the distance, the calmness of the morning before the rest of the world is up and moving. I would have sat there and had a cup of coffee and enjoyed the view. May or may not have gotten in the water. Nice quiet way to start the day.
I know she isn't deliberately trying to be funny but that's where the gold is! she's just crushing those "happy" folks videos with some real life!! she's friggin hilarious! Erika, that's one more off the bucket list!! You keep this channel exactly the way it is! Peace!
Yes, perhaps she can get one of those drone cameras that follows you so she would not need to hold a camera stick. Might have to put the drone remote in a sealed plastic baggie tho.
Erika! Your sarcastic tone and dead pan humor is hilarious! 💀 😂 You’re so real and a breath of fresh air from all the fake girls on social media. Never change!! This is what people want!! ❤
Most on social media are the “look at me crowd, look how glorious my life is”. Bunch of baloney. Best thing I learned in life is not to care what others think and do the things I enjoy.
Just keep checking those boxes. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. I've been to the LA area three times in my life. A few places I want to revisit. La Brea was one of my favorites.
this reminds me of being a lifeguard in daytona for 20 years making us swim in the early morning hours, jumping off the pier was ok but that one fisherman was always like I just saw a 10 foot shark there a minute ago lol
You have created one of the most honest RUclips channels ever. You don’t sugar coat anything. I absolutely love your honesty and natural take on life. Most RUclipsrs plaster on makeup, super long fake nails, fake lashes, hair extensions, etc and then pretend like their life is amazing when in reality they are as bored as the rest of us. You are wise beyond your years. Your dislike of social media and the digital world most girls your age engage in has allowed you to bypass the expected norms and live life in the real world. Love your channel!
You are the master at numerous realism ! 🤣👍 Spot on correct, why hype up some of these activities that are plain pain n the butt moments ! Plus, you know your gorgeous btw ! 💕🌹😘😘
You're hilarious. Like you expected something magical to happen. I'm not a big swimmer but I like peaceful outdoor environments like that. I'd bring a mat out there and meditate or do yoga. I just sat on a big hill at a park last weekend listening to one of my favorite albums while watching the trees wave in the wind. Wouldn't be exciting youtube footage. I enjoy boring things.
It's a bit a relief to see Erika back to her regularly-scheduled dry unimpressed-by-the-world satire. I was just a little worried after the previous video. (Oh, and appreciating the sarcasm in the upper/lower case title. Too bad Comic Sans is not an option.)
Trying something new like your morning swim is a great way to explore what works for you. Not everything will be a perfect fit for everyone, but it’s inspiring to see you trying new things
I appreciate how you are so modest and not full of yourself like you could be as pretty as you are. Don’t be so hard on yourself though! You are beautiful! You make me laugh when you second guess your choices, for instance second guessing why you even went for a swim because someone is going to see you! Lol too cute…
Come to think of it, that ocean doesn't look clear and blue like the oceans in the movies "King Kong" and "Jurassic Park." Onto another adventure? Why not walk with Kiwi in different fashions to see who you meet?
I don’t think sunrise swims are necessarily “life changing” but at least you did it. Here’s a life lesson: never have high expectations. If you do, you’ll feel really disappointed. Thank you for your content and have a lovely weekend! 🎉😊😁
5 seconds into the video and I am already laughing! You are getting the hang of making these videos. This just might inspire someone in comment-land to try something new for the first time😊
When I go for a swim I'm usually swimming for 30 minutes doing each of the four strokes so I get an all-around body workout. By the end of the swim I have a sense of exhilaration like a runner's high. Long hair is an issue. There are tutorials on how to put your hair up under a swim cap. If you want to do something simpler you could just go for a 30 minute run or for a bike ride.
You are a time traveler. A women from the 70’s. Their was a time in the 60’s and 70’s when the California coast had small beach towns and rural areas between towns and cities. It was much more enjoyable. You could find secluded places and be introspective. Today people are everywhere and invade your space. The search might be to find a place where there are no people. The woods , desert .. ?
Growing up in Santa Cruz and Santa Monica, I know that living close to the California coast is such a blessing. One of my favorite activities was body surfing at Manhattan Beach. Coming out of the water and dropping down onto that warm sand, I thought, there is no where in the world I would rather be right now. Don't miss out, Erica. You are luckier than you think. 🙋♂
So you put To much Pressure On Yourself,Enjoy Each Day,Keep Both Feet On The Ground & Keep Reaching For The STARS,Your very funny😁i Enjoy your Sarcasm😂,no Pressure😁
I jumped into the Pacific at Newport Beach ⛱️ years ago! In February! The woman I was with was a Scuba Diver! I couldn't convince her to join me! After all it was raining and cold! But you know: California living! Next to nature! Right?
And you are right! I watched it again with the anthem from top Gun instead of your talk, in slowmotion.. And it really loocked amazing and gorgeus then!! Maybe you should try adding movie music to your life, when you do this things!! I do that sometimes, and it really feels different, building a house while listening to a great anthem while you do it!! 😂❤🇸🇪
I need you to actually watch the sunrise and be sarcastic about how slow and bright it is, you can't just dunk yourself in the morning, we need commitment!
Haha, i really love how you do all that gracius things that other youtubers do, but totaly disses it! 😂 Im also now wondering, how does the bay smell? 🤔 Cant wait for next thing that isent as good as they say!!! 😂 Big hugs!!!! ❤🇸🇪👻
A sunny day definitely would have been better. Likely still not worth the hassle though. If I woke up close enough to a lake on a daily basis I might do morning swims, because it's a form of exercise I really enjoy. Being a trucker makes that a bit difficult to manage though.
Such a beautiful young girl u r. U reminded me of my Norwegian daughter Brianna. Take up an instrument sweetheart. I was messaging around on my guitar & watching your video. Love your videos. Keep them coming. I know your going to be so happy & successful. U have everything u need girl.🙏
Congrats, you got Baptized!! 😂 But seriously, this short video was another success.. because of your personality! I think if you just lower your expectations a bit and start seeing the glass half full, you will enjoy your activities more. I am sure those early people on the beach were enjoying themselves, otherwise they wouldn't be there. Keep posting, you're doing good, at least on RUclips. Even though you may have doubts about it. Cheers!
I would not say it is a lifechanging experience by any means, but being in a body of warm, clean water on a sunny morning, with no one watching or judging, is a wonderful way to relax. I miss living in a place I can do that, even if only once a year. I know you mean to share your experience with us, but consider trying this again if the sun is out some morning and without us joining. You can tell us about it later!
Perfect length video. Enough for me to want to watch. You probably don't believe this but without makeup you really have an attractive appeal. So anything more would be even fantastic if you wanted to. Your reality my reality video is compelling and authentic. I enjoyed it completely. You have a natural quality in your presentation that most video producers can't capture. Hope you keep experiencing life. Does help to find somebody to share it with though. Tab.
You could try having an ice bath, at least you wouldn't smell like the bay. Just full your bath tub with cold water and add a lot of blocks of ice, leave it for a couple of minutes so that ice has enough time to cool the water. Then have a nice relaxing bath in ice water. Athletes use this to freshen up there muscles because the ice water changes the blood flow.
It has more to do with shocking the body with cold water, it's good for the nervous system. And a certain type of photon is good for the eyes that is only available at sunrise. It doesn't actually matter what you swim in.
@@justin_time I think the commenter's statement maybe a slightly mangled retelling of the idea that sunlight (notably blue light) influences serotonin levels which in turn synchronize your circadian clock. So sunlight early in the morning works to sync your circadian rhythm to the daylight, and hence promotes a healthier sleep schedule. As opposed to seeing a lot of blue-heavy light in the evening (as from computer screens), which tends to retard the circadian cycle, delay sleep, and make one drowsy if forced to awaken at a "normal" time.
Next you gotta go to the moon! "Guys... it's cool on the moon but like... it's dark and quiet and there's no door dash delivery or anything either. I don't know. I could have just locked myself in an empty closet, closed my eyes and it would pretty much be the same thing"😂
You are so fortunate. Some people struggle with money problems to pay for rent and other essentials. Other people struggle always trying to loose weight. You are already there. Appreciate your life .
Yeah but um she was just commenting on the glamorized renditions of said activity, not at all deserving your cynicisms or jealousy over what she may or may not have. We all go through life the same where ever we are and cope the best we can with what we have to deal with in each life. These days are filled with a lot of mental health and dietary concerns when 85% of our food is sold supper processed and mostly bad for us because big business greed squeezed in addictive non filling foods and additives to keep us eating and thus taking drugs to combat diabetes which is one result of said foods. Now THERE is a thing you can latch onto and lament about without you attaching a motive or you poor thing comment to someone being real and sharing her thoughts! It's refreshing to hear an honest opinion from a person not kowtowing to the trendies. Daniela if you wouldn't like something said like that to you, then don't say it to others. Nice job Erika, keep it up!
Well it's all about outlook I think. I've never been to a California beach, heck I've never been to the United States even (something I plan to remedy in the future), but my experience is almost any place becomes one way or another based on your mindset. When I was feeling low my parents once brought me on a trip to a resort in the Mediterranean. I forget if it was Greece or Turkey. I fucking hated it. And I wasn't ungrateful or too spoiled (though there was certainly some of the latter generally), I was just not able to enjoy it due to my mental health being all out of whack.
Believe it or not, your videos are interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I have so much I want to say. There is much more I see than a sunrise swim. The calm water, the boats, the view in the distance, the calmness of the morning before the rest of the world is up and moving. I would have sat there and had a cup of coffee and enjoyed the view. May or may not have gotten in the water. Nice quiet way to start the day.
I appreciate your sarcasm and dry humor.
So Do I.
She's an Englishwoman with a funny accent.
Sounds like me!haha
I don't think she's trying to be intentionally humorous.
I know she isn't deliberately trying to be funny but that's where the gold is! she's just crushing those "happy" folks videos with some real life!! she's friggin hilarious!
Erika, that's one more off the bucket list!! You keep this channel exactly the way it is! Peace!
Swimming involves a little more anaerobic movement lol ... but it's a baby step 😂
Yes, perhaps she can get one of those drone cameras that follows you so she would not need to hold a camera stick. Might have to put the drone remote in a sealed plastic baggie tho.
Yep,that wasn't a swim, that was a 2 second dip.lol
Erika! Your sarcastic tone and dead pan humor is hilarious! 💀 😂 You’re so real and a breath of fresh air from all the fake girls on social media. Never change!! This is what people want!! ❤
Hey! At least you're trying stuff. That's the key. Keep trying stuff. You'll find something you absolutely love to do.
Most on social media are the “look at me crowd, look how glorious my life is”. Bunch of baloney. Best thing I learned in life is not to care what others think and do the things I enjoy.
Right on, thanks! 👍👍
Just keep checking those boxes. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. I've been to the LA area three times in my life. A few places I want to revisit. La Brea was one of my favorites.
Katie Ledecky's Olympic swimming records remain intact.....
Maybe she'll go for Simone Biles' records next.
That was a dip, not a Swim. Love your enthusiasm real and contrived.
this reminds me of being a lifeguard in daytona for 20 years making us swim in the early morning hours, jumping off the pier was ok but that one fisherman was always like I just saw a 10 foot shark there a minute ago lol
Watching your videos was hardest I’ve laughed all day. Thank you!
Love it!
You have created one of the most honest RUclips channels ever. You don’t sugar coat anything. I absolutely love your honesty and natural take on life. Most RUclipsrs plaster on makeup, super long fake nails, fake lashes, hair extensions, etc and then pretend like their life is amazing when in reality they are as bored as the rest of us. You are wise beyond your years. Your dislike of social media and the digital world most girls your age engage in has allowed you to bypass the expected norms and live life in the real world. Love your channel!
I love you for telling it like it is
Omg people!!!! What are they doing there?!?! 😂 oh well at least you tried it
Erika, u r Gold.
You make me smile. Have a wonderful day. ❤
Great that we have honesty for all these amazing experiences. What else can you debunk? Yoga? Volleyball? Street tacos? Vegan pizza?
You are the master at numerous realism ! 🤣👍
Spot on correct, why hype up some of these activities that are plain pain n the butt moments ! Plus, you know your gorgeous btw ! 💕🌹😘😘
Humorous, not numerous, ooops, my typing skills 🤣
That was such an incredible experience 😆 i appreciate you just the way you are, Erika. Looking forward to the next VidEo of rAndOmneSs 🌊
I love the unfiltered format of your videos!
Happiness is a state of mind, not a state-of-the-art being
Erika, you are a good soul. Enjoyed the video. Best in life in your future.
LOVE THE WAY YOU KEEP THE REAL IN REALITY VLOG'S!!!
You're hilarious. Like you expected something magical to happen. I'm not a big swimmer but I like peaceful outdoor environments like that. I'd bring a mat out there and meditate or do yoga. I just sat on a big hill at a park last weekend listening to one of my favorite albums while watching the trees wave in the wind. Wouldn't be exciting youtube footage. I enjoy boring things.
hi Erika, stay positive, stay happy, stay.... you're like an incandescent ray of sunshine, super awesome
This vid only confirms that you’re my dream next-door neighbor lol. I need this commentary in my life, thanks for being real
Your the best!!
Keep doing things outside your comfort zone
This young woman is a brilliant comedienne!
Such a beauty too
Your dry humor always makes me smile, thank you from Europe for sharing !
Look on the bright side - at least you didn't drown or get eaten by a Great White!
Or have to wear a cold clammy wetsuit that smells like pee 😂
You are kicking lifes butt! Stay safe, but don't let yourself regret!
It's a bit a relief to see Erika back to her regularly-scheduled dry unimpressed-by-the-world satire. I was just a little worried after the previous video. (Oh, and appreciating the sarcasm in the upper/lower case title. Too bad Comic Sans is not an option.)
youre such a beautiful soul, keep going :3
Unable to leave my house because leg problem so I lived vicariously through you for a few minutes. For a while I had fun.
You did it and that's a plus.
Trying and failing is 10xs better than not even trying.
Trying something new like your morning swim is a great way to explore what works for you. Not everything will be a perfect fit for everyone, but it’s inspiring to see you trying new things
I appreciate how you are so modest and not full of yourself like you could be as pretty as you are. Don’t be so hard on yourself though! You are beautiful! You make me laugh when you second guess your choices, for instance second guessing why you even went for a swim because someone is going to see you! Lol too cute…
Not going to lie, I sort of love the "I tried this and it sucked" videos more than if you had enjoyed it 😂
Nothing good happens before 10am I'm convinced of that for sure.
You're good enough, you're smart enough, and, doggone it, people like you. 14,900 of us!
Say this with me now:........ SUBSCRIBERS are "NOT" her friends.,or yours either.
It might not of been your thing, but it did get a few chuckles and smiles out of you. Id say it was worth it. :)
Come to think of it, that ocean doesn't look clear and blue like the oceans in the movies "King Kong" and "Jurassic Park." Onto another adventure? Why not walk with Kiwi in different fashions to see who you meet?
Maybe a moonlight swim is next? BTW- nice swimsuit, seriously.
Great video as always & very nice outfits as well. It looks so peaceful out there. Hope to see more from you soon.
try going to see/hear live local music, if you don't enjoy the first band/group go see another. there is music out there for everyone!
I don’t think sunrise swims are necessarily “life changing” but at least you did it. Here’s a life lesson: never have high expectations. If you do, you’ll feel really disappointed. Thank you for your content and have a lovely weekend! 🎉😊😁
Thank you for trying these stupid things so we don't have to. Please don't stop, we need this content.
The sun must be shinning on you for an Sunrise Swim , this was more like a cloudy day wet dip ,
Obviously a sunset walk on the beach. Everybody loves those. I’d say do both versions together. The intercut should be hilarious
No bs, you just tell it how it is. Love it
I enjoyed this charming IRL video, Erika, and I 💛 your suit; it is so bright and cheery!
5 seconds into the video and I am already laughing! You are getting the hang of making these videos. This just might inspire someone in comment-land to try something new for the first time😊
ohh i think i know whats going on here.....
When I go for a swim I'm usually swimming for 30 minutes doing each of the four strokes so I get an all-around body workout. By the end of the swim I have a sense of exhilaration like a runner's high. Long hair is an issue. There are tutorials on how to put your hair up under a swim cap. If you want to do something simpler you could just go for a 30 minute run or for a bike ride.
Life isn't always about the destination. You should try to enjoy the journey too.
You are a time traveler. A women from the 70’s. Their was a time in the 60’s and 70’s when the California coast had small beach towns and rural areas between towns and cities. It was much more enjoyable. You could find secluded places and be introspective. Today people are everywhere and invade your space. The search might be to find a place where there are no people. The woods , desert .. ?
Well there's Kiwi to cuddle with when you get home so there is that to improve your day 😆
That bay is more for kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing . . . . Not so much for swimming content
(All the dog pooh from Santee ends up there 😖)
I think it is awesome myself. I love an early morning dip. When the water is cool it is a fun way to start your day.
Growing up in Santa Cruz and Santa Monica, I know that living close to the California coast is such a blessing. One of my favorite activities was body surfing at Manhattan Beach. Coming out of the water and dropping down onto that warm sand, I thought, there is no where in the world I would rather be right now. Don't miss out, Erica. You are luckier than you think. 🙋♂
So you put To much Pressure On Yourself,Enjoy Each Day,Keep Both Feet On The Ground & Keep Reaching For The STARS,Your very funny😁i Enjoy your Sarcasm😂,no Pressure😁
Oh there’s a long list of terrible things to try. Vanlife! Glamping! Restore an old farmhouse! Visit India! Run a marathon!
A surfer cannot be separated from the ocean waves. Someone said that...try that board.
Don’t follow what other people do
Lead your own path
I jumped into the Pacific at Newport Beach ⛱️ years ago! In February! The woman I was with was a Scuba Diver! I couldn't convince her to join me! After all it was raining and cold! But you know: California living! Next to nature! Right?
And you are right! I watched it again with the anthem from top Gun instead of your talk, in slowmotion.. And it really loocked amazing and gorgeus then!! Maybe you should try adding movie music to your life, when you do this things!! I do that sometimes, and it really feels different, building a house while listening to a great anthem while you do it!! 😂❤🇸🇪
I need you to actually watch the sunrise and be sarcastic about how slow and bright it is, you can't just dunk yourself in the morning, we need commitment!
you are fun in the morning :)
Haha, i really love how you do all that gracius things that other youtubers do, but totaly disses it! 😂 Im also now wondering, how does the bay smell? 🤔 Cant wait for next thing that isent as good as they say!!! 😂 Big hugs!!!! ❤🇸🇪👻
A 7.30am swim was never going to be a life changing event Erika. But you can now cross it off your list. Lovely swimming costume tho.
I'm not good for anything in the morning but drinking coffee and practicing my single syllable words. Actually , just the ones that sound like grunts.
The first click bait video on the channel. I was here for this.
Youve discovered the hollowness of the typical influencer. Good one!
i love swimming and the water, also keeps your muscles going if you dont use those peticular ones for awhile..
Sun Salutations! Both South Asian yoga stuff AND I believe First Nations New World tribes like it so wow finding different experts for that!?!?🌞♾️
Sun Dance might be English wording for indigenous rituals in California and beyond to be clear that you could find experts to help you🌞
A sunny day definitely would have been better. Likely still not worth the hassle though. If I woke up close enough to a lake on a daily basis I might do morning swims, because it's a form of exercise I really enjoy. Being a trucker makes that a bit difficult to manage though.
You are quite the character, Eri.
Such a beautiful young girl u r. U reminded me of my Norwegian daughter Brianna. Take up an instrument sweetheart. I was messaging around on my guitar & watching your video. Love your videos. Keep them coming. I know your going to be so happy & successful. U have everything u need girl.🙏
Congrats, you got Baptized!! 😂
But seriously, this short video was another success.. because of your personality! I think if you just lower your expectations a bit and start seeing the glass half full, you will enjoy your activities more. I am sure those early people on the beach were enjoying themselves, otherwise they wouldn't be there. Keep posting, you're doing good, at least on RUclips. Even though you may have doubts about it. Cheers!
😅, it was very entertaining.
Mighty Fine! In my book you scored more points than RayGun!
I would not say it is a lifechanging experience by any means, but being in a body of warm, clean water on a sunny morning, with no one watching or judging, is a wonderful way to relax. I miss living in a place I can do that, even if only once a year. I know you mean to share your experience with us, but consider trying this again if the sun is out some morning and without us joining. You can tell us about it later!
Perfect length video. Enough for me to want to watch. You probably don't believe this but without makeup you really have an attractive appeal. So anything more would be even fantastic if you wanted to. Your reality my reality video is compelling and authentic. I enjoyed it completely. You have a natural quality in your presentation that most video producers can't capture. Hope you keep experiencing life. Does help to find somebody to share it with though. Tab.
Be careful of SHARKS!!!
You could try having an ice bath, at least you wouldn't smell like the bay.
Just full your bath tub with cold water and add a lot of blocks of ice, leave it for a couple of minutes so that ice has enough time to cool the water. Then have a nice relaxing bath in ice water.
Athletes use this to freshen up there muscles because the ice water changes the blood flow.
I busted out laughing after the first sentence! 😂
It has more to do with shocking the body with cold water, it's good for the nervous system. And a certain type of photon is good for the eyes that is only available at sunrise. It doesn't actually matter what you swim in.
photon -> wavelength?
@@justin_time I think the commenter's statement maybe a slightly mangled retelling of the idea that sunlight (notably blue light) influences serotonin levels which in turn synchronize your circadian clock. So sunlight early in the morning works to sync your circadian rhythm to the daylight, and hence promotes a healthier sleep schedule. As opposed to seeing a lot of blue-heavy light in the evening (as from computer screens), which tends to retard the circadian cycle, delay sleep, and make one drowsy if forced to awaken at a "normal" time.
@@Graham_Wideman Thanks for the deep dive explaination.
@@Graham_Wideman yes. Thank you for clarified.
Get a little sun every day.. Vit D is one of the main things that keeps you well, and It Comes from the sun.
Area woman realizes social media is fake.
Next you gotta go to the moon! "Guys... it's cool on the moon but like... it's dark and quiet and there's no door dash delivery or anything either. I don't know. I could have just locked myself in an empty closet, closed my eyes and it would pretty much be the same thing"😂
Next stop olympic freestyle Gold!
Glad to see you back in business🙂
I Thought it was Awesome,Appreciate Life,Enjoy it more, Relax,Your funny Though😂
I'm so proud you shave...
You are so fortunate. Some people struggle with money problems to pay for rent and other essentials. Other people struggle always trying to loose weight. You are already there. Appreciate your life .
Yeah but um she was just commenting on the glamorized renditions of said activity, not at all deserving your cynicisms or jealousy over what she may or may not have. We all go through life the same where ever we are and cope the best we can with what we have to deal with in each life. These days are filled with a lot of mental health and dietary concerns when 85% of our food is sold supper processed and mostly bad for us because big business greed squeezed in addictive non filling foods and additives to keep us eating and thus taking drugs to combat diabetes which is one result of said foods. Now THERE is a thing you can latch onto and lament about without you attaching a motive or you poor thing comment to someone being real and sharing her thoughts! It's refreshing to hear an honest opinion from a person not kowtowing to the trendies. Daniela if you wouldn't like something said like that to you, then don't say it to others. Nice job Erika, keep it up!
I think your Fans Enjoyed this Video more then you did😁
The beach these days is kind of dystopian somehow
Well it's all about outlook I think. I've never been to a California beach, heck I've never been to the United States even (something I plan to remedy in the future), but my experience is almost any place becomes one way or another based on your mindset.
When I was feeling low my parents once brought me on a trip to a resort in the Mediterranean. I forget if it was Greece or Turkey.
I fucking hated it. And I wasn't ungrateful or too spoiled (though there was certainly some of the latter generally), I was just not able to enjoy it due to my mental health being all out of whack.
Hey Pottenger's Human!
@@The_Conspiracy_Analyst heyhey!