Friday was my day to take "time off" to enjoy a string of unencumbered hours out and about with my guy. Aside from our random outings to Costco, Trader Joe's, or Pike Place Market (this is our "escape" and as such is pretty lame; I know), or the occasional meal eaten out, we haven't done anything "special", just for us, in quite awhile. I made a conscious decision to lay aside the worries that have been chewing on my mind for weeks now. I even let myself forget that our 2008 tax stuff was still sitting there in a disorganized mess, waiting to be tamed into submission.
Was I successful? Absolutely.We had a really nice day together; boarded a ferry to Kingston, Wa. and from there drove to the northern coast of the Kitsap Peninsula. The area is relatively undiscovered. There are lots of nice vacation cabins and homes out that way but there weren't many people walking on this sunny stretch of shoreline at low tide. We just walked and looked down at the rocks and driftwood at our feet and out to the breakers, following seagulls and the occasional crow as they combed the shallows for the next bite. Lovely.
This wasn't exactly "sky diving, Rocky Mountain climbing, or 2.7 seconds on a bull called Fu Man Chu" but the day offered up renewal and peace nonetheless. But, I suppose I did live yesterday acutely aware that this was another day gifted to me and for that, I'm grateful.
Oh Yay for you! That sounds absolutely wonderful. I'm glad you left the taxes too. They can wait and WILL get done. You come first right now. When you get a little restored by days like this,don't you find the rest happens much more easily?
ReplyDeleteI can picture the two of you and, as always, I can see your smile and hear your voice. I'm very happy to read about this beautiful gift of a shared day. Regards to Denny. With hope, Wendy
ReplyDeleteIt sounds lovely. And the pictures are, as well. Glad you took the day to enjoy. You live in such a lovely part of the country.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll consider doing my interview. Would love it!
I just wanted to add that I think there's nothing more restorative than being near the water. On the beach, even when it's chilly out or it's only for an hour or two, I feel every care I have leave my body, down to the cellular level.
ReplyDeleteI also really like the last two pictures. Hope you slept well on top of it!
Oh, I so much miss that landscape! What beautiful pictures. I can almost smell the air.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your day away happened as planned. Looks like you had perfect weather for a winter day at the beach. We had our day at the beach on Saturday and talked about the beauty of the oceans on both coasts. We are ocean people and cannot imagine not being able to get to the ocean for a short visit as needed.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way, in that a few times a year, we must spend a day at the beach. Each season brings its own beauty to the shore, its own peace into our lives.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a peaceful beautiful day. Please plan another one soon for yourself and Denny. Makes life good to live.
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