Muchly Needed

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I sit back and close my eyes from time to time as I write this. Exhaustion forces my eyes to close, and when they do, peaceful nothingness washes over me. I cannot fully express how wonderful it feels to feel nothing and to blank out the noises that surround me. I need a vacation.

I've packed my bag and am almost ready to leave tomorrow on a mini-vacation. My cowboy hat is packed, bathing suit is packed, beach towl is packed and so is my SPF 6 suntan lotion. I know! I know! The higher the SPF the better. Eh, I want some color, so I'm making a foolish decision. Sue me!

Three days of lounging on the beach. Three days of feeling the cool water of the ocean lapping over my toes. Three days of doing absolutely nothing. Three days of not having to listen to the children fighting. Three days of reconnecting with my husband. Three days of hand holding and remembering why we fell in love with each other in the first place -- not that we really need the reminder, but with every remembrance comes a feeling of closeness.

If I weren't so tired, I would probably be bouncing off the walls with excitement. I was over the top excited this afternoon while we shopped for new beach towels. I couldn't help myself. I cannot wait for this.

The beach is my most favorite place in the world to be. I lose myself in the ocean. I could sit and watch the waves crash against the shore for hours and never grow tired of the sight. I made sure that our hotel was located on the beach, and I made sure that we had a room with an oceanview. Our balcony is in front of the ocean.

I seem to find a bit of myself every time I get to go. The sound of the waves crashing seem to cleanse my mind and my spirit. I need that now.

I hope you all have a wonderful beginning of your week. I will not be thinking about you while I am gone... heh

Cheers!