Maddie wants to learn how to surf. She will travel to Hawaii to take lessons from an expert surfer and practice daily. While she fears large waves and sharks, she is fascinated by surfing and wants to overcome her fears. Her goals are to gain happiness, not fame or fortune, by completing the challenging task of learning to surf. Surfing legend Bethany Hamilton is an inspiration as someone who continues to surf at a high level despite losing an arm to a shark attack. Maddie believes achieving her surfing goal will give her self-confidence and pride.