Crystal Blue

I'm waving

Sweat, Tears & Sea

Ocean Popsicles

Frothy

Waves on the beach is the world's most soothing sound.

Neon Octopus

Catalina

Avalon Bay...

We had such a fun trip to Catalina last week with my family. If you ever go, I recommend the following:

1) Wear lots of warm clothes. Layer it up people. Layer.
2) El Galleon is right on the boardwalk. They have super yummy pub food. Skip the entres and just order every appetizer on the menu and go at it tapas style.
3) Golf cart tour. This is most fun if you have more than one golf cart and there is a disagreement about who should be leading the expedition. Also, if you follow the road out past the casino and go up the canyon, keep your eyes open for the largest herd of wild cats known to man.
4) On the crossing back, watch for dolphins surfing your wake in the sunset. It's magical.
5) Chocolate sandwhich cookies and doritos are appropriate boat food, pack accordingly.
6) Once you are back on the main land, you'll be needing some fresh tortillas and chicken enchiladas. Go to El Torito Grill at Fashion Island.

Shades of Blue

I want to dive

Sea Star

Weather

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Wave

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Whistful

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Dear Ocean

Dear Ocean,

Your sudsy bubbling edges are such a part of my childhood. I loved the popping and fizzing sound the water would make as it rolled back into itself, and the way I sank deeper into the sand each time you came and went. I would get so deep it felt as if I had been there forever.

I was always just a little afraid of you. You were usually cold and shocking, and sometimes your salt would sting. I felt so grown up when I could charge into you with a great show of courage, even though I still held some of that early trepidation inside. My fears were understandable. You are, after all, a bit tempestuous.

Nowadays we have a more cordial relationship. I would call it a distant respect. I remain calm when you throw you edges out at me. I understand that it is both a greeting and a warning. I do not charge into you, disturbing you borders with a violent crash and a challenge to fight. We are comfortable with our boundaries.

I am grateful for your smell though. It brings me back so forcefully to peaceful times and happy memories. The ebb and flow of your water helps me to slow my breathing and center my sense of self.

For that you have not only my respect, but my gratitude.

Fondly,
Sara

Green Room

Goodbye Ocean

I'll miss you.

Clown Fish

Leaping Ocean

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The Beautiful Briny Sea

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