Some days are better than others. It's no secret that in the last 9-10 months I've been dealt some crappy stuff. I struggle more than I probably let on. For as long as I can remember water has always been a calming force to me. (ironic, since I lived in the desert for 3 years, right?!) In high school, I remember driving out to Deception Pass to clear my head. Deception Pass quickly became "my spot". A place I would visit when life began to overwhelm me, and I needed to regroup.
It's not very convenient these days to travel all the way up to Deception Pass. It's about 1 1/2 hours each way. I'm always on the "hunt" for new beaches that will help me clear my head when things become overwhelming - as they often do. Last week, I took the day after Deck the Hall Ball off. I felt emotions piling up, and needed that escape. So, I headed to the Edmonds Marina Beach. It's a small little beach, tucked away by the marina. It was exactly what I needed. Last Wednesday was a clear, but freezing cold, windy day. I walked along the beach for a bit. Went back, and warmed up in my car. Then walked the beach a little more.
I know it may sound corny, but it helped. Tremendously. Life isn't easy sometimes. It can be downright difficult. Although I truly believe with every ounce of me that everything happens for a reason, I often wonder in the midst of it what that reason is. In the hour or so I spent at the beach, I was reminded of the beauty that I often take for granted. I'm reminded that I'm fortunate to call the Pacific Northwest home. That although I may not know the reasons behind why things happened the way they did to bring me to where I am now, I know without a doubt that this is where I need to be.
So, here's a few photos I snapped on my phone (I really do need to get a real camera again!).
I'll definitely be returning there. As well as making the trek up to my all-time favorite, Deception Pass. Simply beautiful.
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