Passion, pass it on

On Monday I went to Yokosuka and stayed at my friend Junpei (June-pay) house.  While we were eating dinner we got to talking about all the outdoor activities Junpei enjoys.  He said he is so excited for ski season, he can't hardly wait.  He loves to ski and snowboard.  Then he started telling me about a new activity he has taken up in the past year or so, surfing.  Junpei loves surfing.  In fact, he told me about a recent trip he took to Chiba to stay with his wife's family.  He surfed ever day from 5am to 5pm!  Then he told me about another surfing trip he went on, he was so excited the night before he couldn't sleep!

I got to thinking, when was the last time I was so excited about something I couldn't sleep.  I suppose I didn't sleep very well the night before we climbed Mount Tsukuba, but I wasn't that excited.  Junpei seems to found things he is really passionate about and wants to share them.  He told me next time he wants me to bring my swimsuit so I can try surfing.  Me, surfing?  The thought scares me.  For one, I have never been able to pull myself up, ever.  I am not sure surfing would be for me.  Maybe I will try.  

I am not sure if I am passionate about anything.  I want to explore many things and find out what I enjoy doing (ie, something that doesn't scare me to death).  What are you passionate about?  When was the last time you were so excited about something you couldn't sleep?