Part of me wants to whine incessantly about how badly I do not want to go back to work and “normal” life this week. But no one likes a whiner, right? And it’s not like someone’s going to show up to pay the bills in the next thirty minutes, so it might be a good idea if I just put on my big girl undies and shut up about it.
So while I deal with, um, being a big girl, I thought it might be a good idea to share some things I found on the beach last week. Because a) then I get to live it all again and pretend I’m not wearing a skirt that had to be ironed, and b) I can save a lot of the mental energy I’m going to need later to deal with never-ending emails and phone calls about The Most Important Things Ever, even if they weren’t important three days ago.
I went out to the beach one morning at sunrise. I love that time on the shore, watching the world wake up with the first glow of the sun.
Honestly, how could anyone not love that?
It’s also the time when all the critters that make a home on the shore get to come out and frolick (did I just say frolick?) before they’re disturbed by, well, people that seem to need a lot more gear to go to the beach than I was ever aware even existed.
The critters have their moments of peace at sunrise. And so do I.
You find the most interesting, beautiful things washed up on the beach at this time.
Things you want to stare at, and wonder about. The quiet and the mystery in thinking of the many, many things about the ocean we don’t know always facinates me.
I am amazed by the ocean, its power, its depth.
Then again, there are some things we find and, well, just can’t seem to find words or even a way to wonder about it.
I was fascinated and creeped out at the same time. How girly of me.
But hey, there is a place for everything in this world. And I’m fairly certain mine is just close enough to use a telephoto lens, but nothing closer.
Now I’m going to put on my ironed skirt and, as my grandmother advised me yesterday, “just be my happy self.” Even if I have to fake it.
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Jen says:
Those are some beautiful pictures! Now I should go on and put on my big girl undies too ; )
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:28 am
charlotteharris says:
The receptionist in my office said “Happy Monday” to me all happy and loud this morning… I had a moment where I had to pull on my own “big girl undies” and politely chuckle back and greet her in return. (I didn’t want to!) Those beach pics are very peaceful… and gorgeous.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:43 am
Dingo says:
Beautiful pics, even the one of the Tribble.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:45 am
Jo says:
Your post emits a sense of calm. Ahh, your grandmothers words hit the spot! Welcome back!
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:51 am
anne says:
So purdy - glad you had a nice time (I mean of course you did). Sorry you have to come back to the real world with the rest of us!
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:10 am
brookem says:
Those are seriously some breathtaking pictures. I love the ocean sooo very much. So glad you had such a great time. Getting back to reality is tough, huh?
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:11 am
AA says:
I covet thy camera skills.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:16 am
MN Sunshine says:
Sunrise light on the waves and the sand dwellers is deeply spectacular. No wonder your heart wants to stay on the beach.
What joy your pictures give to us … and also joy to you?!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:47 am
swimlappy says:
Excellent depth of field on the 4th picture! Great shots!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:08 am
swimlappy says:
btw, if you like, shoot me an email with your flickr account so we can add each other as contacts…
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 am
Nikki says:
Amazing pictures!
I too spent the last weekend at the beach, however, there is no sun on the Orygun coast to see the sunrise, but no matter where on earth we reach the ocean…it never ceases to be amazing.
And I just want you to know that I am very inspired by your blogging.
It’s so real. Good stuff.
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 am
sizzle says:
Where did you go? Because I wish I was there. So pretty!
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Mel Heth says:
I love being outside at sunrise. It’s like you have the world all to yourself. Gorgeous pics. Great storytelling.
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Essentially Me says:
As usual, your photos are stunning. Can’t wait to see the new design!
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Nicole says:
Welcome back. Love the pictures. wish I could have been there.
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
JACC says:
I’m so baffled at the fact my job blocks Flikr. ;-(
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:10 am
Danielle says:
Oh so jealous!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
brandy says:
Those are gorgeous pictures. The first one definitely makes me want to travel. Please take me next time!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:01 pm
JACC says:
Great pics. I love the sky.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm