Me and the Sea

Christmas of my senior year in college (aka last year), we went to the province to spend the holidays with our relatives. We stayed at my grandparents' house by the sea. This was a delight to my cousins and my brother, since it meant that they could go for a swim in the sea anytime they want without having to pay any fees, even if it wasn't a developed beach resort. 

And me? I stayed in the house pretty much our entire stay. 

Yes, all you beach lovers who happen to stumble upon this post, this might probably enrage you and I can see you planning my miserable and painful death by drowning in the sea or something like that, but it's true. I have my reasons why I stayed in, and they're so petty that I won't say what they were exactly, but basically it was me not being comfortable in the place, with the house being new (or rather, not quite finished yet). Add in my laziness, and I really spent those days staring at the sea, but never going out even just to touch it with my feet. 

Why the reminiscing? Because it pretty much happened again today. We went to a beach today and yes, I did not go for a swim. Well, can I just say that I have a valid reason this time (of the month) not to, although whatever did they say about if there's a will there's a way? But you know, I still have a valid reason. Haha. 

Yes, mostly I was this far from the sea.

Nevertheless, it was a fun day at the beach for me. First off, unlike that Christmas vacation, I was actually outside. Granted, there was no house for me to hide in, but still, I was there voluntarily, and I actually wanted to go to the beach. I just didn't count on not being able to go for a swim. And even though it was only my feet and legs which got acquainted with the sea, I still enjoyed my day at the beach. 

View from my reading spot.

How so? Basically, I just relaxed that day. No stress, no worries, just the sea, family and friends, and me. I don't have to go swim if I really don't want to, and I just went about my own way. This meant sleeping, eating, and getting to read my book. Sounds boring, but when life has been hell-ish and suffocating for the past few weeks, maybe months even, just a lazy day on the beach is something to be really thankful for. 

Lovely, lazy day at the beach. 

And I'm really thankful for this day. I think I'll get to a beach again this summer (maybe), and hopefully, if that time comes, I'll do more. But for now, this will do. 

P.S. On a side note, today marks my parents' wedding anniversary! Wee! (Actually that was a major reason for this trip) And, it's also my university graduation anniversary! Hahaha