The last time I posted from the beach I was in a zen mode. It was the end of the school year for me and I was fat with the joy of not having any school work to do and actually having contracted writing to finish. I completed that work, struggled through the first part of the hottest Arizona summer I can recall and now I’m back on the beach. I love the beach life. I truly appreciate the chill lifestyle and attitude the people I encounter put forth. It is infectious. I’ve gone from on the knife edge of insanity to ‘what was I so pissed about?’ in a few hours. I’m soaking in the rays like a sand-born Superman and loving the vibe, the outfits, the games, and the waves.
The folks here are chill and about having a good time. Nobody seems to be too haughty or about how cool they are. Everyone does their thing and tries to be courteous of those around them. That’s a god vibe to be a part of.
I’m fortunate to have a partner who doesn’t go ballistic when I notice other attractive people. I’m not gawking. I’m not looking for someone to look back at me. In truth I’m admiring the looks and the suits and appreciating how different everyone looks here–male as well as female. Some real characters out here too.
The waves are a situation. I’ve watched my kids get knocked around multiple times and climb back to their feet with a grin. That’s the awesome power of the ocean right there. Hurts so good.
Some Thoughts:
- Noticing a trend in my kids. The mid kid is always separating himself and playing alone. This is not for lack of interest from the others. They want to include him but sometimes he’s not interested.
- I want to ride the shoreline.