I don't think there's another person in the world who loves the beach more than me. I just recently finished writing a fun "beach read" called Beach Rx. And I am working on another one, "Flamingo Floozies." I always envision women digging their toes in the sand and laughing their faces off in the sun as they enjoy these books.
Writing is always a gift for me. But these two pieces have reminded me of what I have always known about myself.. for some reason, being at the beach soothes me... no matter what awful stuff might be going on in my life, I feel centered there. I have made all of my major life decisions while floating on a raft in the ocean. On sad days or frustrating days, I get in my car and drive to the beach to soak up the sun or to just enjoy an awesome sunset... and then everything in my world is more explainable.
I'm thinking I would have made a great mermaid!