Ocean Breathes Salty

Posted on | February 3, 2010 | 3 Comments

Spending the next couple of days on the ocean with the in-laws.  I'm eager to be one with the salt air, despite the weather forecast.  As a result of growing up on the Great Lakes in the midwest, any large body of water is my safe place, a home where I belong.

I told myself I will go running.  I will ponder - a solid attempt to expand on the current nothingness of my mind.   I will drink red wine and take plenty of photos, wet as my camera may get.  I will be grateful for my dog, my neice and nephew.  I will be thankful that when the kids throw temper tantrums I can decide to go on that jog ... the secret joy of not being the parent, hah!   I will listen to music and drink expresso like it's water.

There's nothin' like a getaway.

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3 Responses to “ Ocean Breathes Salty ”

  1. this.is.katie
    February 4, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    I am going on a get-a-way this weekend too :) I wish it could be to the ocean... but Neil and I are taking a train down to Chicago and staying for 3 days. it should be great! Had to celebrate his big 30th birthday somewhere fun!
    Hope you have a fabulous time and clear your mind for a bit :)

  2. Madalena Soares
    February 5, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Good for you, April. I'm really glad you're going on this get away that will do so much for your soul. Have a great time! And, yeah, enjoy the joys of not being a parent (yet). ;)
    xoxo,
    Madalena

  3. April
    February 6, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks ladies, my getaway was pretty fabulous. The ocean was absolutely fantastic, couldn't believe it was February. It was good for the soul.

    Katie, tell Neil happy birthday! Hope you two have a blast!

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