SoCal State of Mind

And then I get to have a day like this; a beautiful, sunny, mild day in the middle of winter, in which I have all the time in the world to do whatever I want, and I remember how nice it is to live (even if somewhat temporarily) in SoCal. It was the perfect day to pack a picnic lunch, grab a good book, and settle into the sand for some much-needed beach time, so that is exactly what I did. It was my own form of therapy, easing the loneliness of being so far from home for just a little while; my mind soothed by the rhythmic crashing of the waves and smell of ocean hanging in the air. I couldn't help but be happy. It was an ideal afternoon, after all, my mind immersed in my book, my toes digging into the warm sand. It made me appreciate the freedom my solitude affords, to be able to laze about, without guilt, on my free day. I'll be back in Denver soon enough, I suppose. So, for now, I'll take my beach days and appreciate the life I'm in. It's not hard to do with scenery like this...