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Friday, May 27, 2011

just until my skin turns brown, then i'm going home

when i was a toddler, i went to the beach with my parents. they took me a little ways into the water, and a current came that almost swept me and mama away. of course i don't remember, but mama said she was terrified. she lost contact with me for a second and in that second lost her world.

the ocean has a way with me. of sweeping me in and under. of swallowing me.

robert and i are off to the coast for a long weekend in the sun. i plan to lose myself in the water's pull. not entirely different from when i was a child and got swept away. because sometimes, being swept away is just what i need.
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17 comments:

  1. JeskaMay 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    So lovely. Ah I wish I could write like you. Always the perfect words! Enjoy your vacation!!

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  2. Discovery StreetMay 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    i'm the same...the ocean gives me peace...i love living by it!

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  3. CassieMay 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    It sounds divine! Wishing you a perfect weekend! xx

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  4. jennifer blairMay 27, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Have fun girl! The beach is a great place to get swept away in a bit of relaxation. :)

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  5. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Sounds like a fabulous time!! Enjoy that beach for me! :)

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  6. Blondie's JournalMay 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I hope you and Robert have a lovely time!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. StephanieMay 27, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Enjoy your time. I hope you come back ready for air. :)

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  8. Jennifer RodMay 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    being swept away is just what i need too this weekend! enjoy. :)

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  9. AmberMay 27, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Have you ever heard the Avett Brothers song Swept Away? I think you would enjoy it. Have a wonderful weekend

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  10. SouthhamsdarlingMay 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Lovely photo dear friend, and the beach and that sea look awesome. Enjoy your weekend by the coast, and have a lovely time. I love the title of your post today by the way!

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  11. the runaway romantiqueMay 27, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Sounds like a fun weekend! Do enjoy yourself for the rest of us who don't have beaches :)

    - the runaway

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  12. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Dear Courtney,

    I hope you and Robert will have a wonderful time together over the weekend! You look beautiful in the photo!

    I love the ocean, and I absolutely loved traveling along the coast of California with my mom last year! We had one of the most amazing times!--I hope you and Robert will too =).

    Thank you so much for your kind encouraging words and prayer. They both mean a lot. I am so grateful to have gotten to know you in this crazy blog world!

    Love,

    Anna

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  13. Dee PaulinoMay 28, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Enjoy your long weekend, you look super pretty!

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  14. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    You guys have a wonderful weekend. I'll send my thoughts and prayers that the weather will hold up nice for you!

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  15. ShalynMay 29, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    You look gorgeous in that photo:-) I hope you two have a magical weekend!

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  16. b. leeMay 29, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    beautiful shot! I heart ur baby blue blouse * * enjoy the coast ;)

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  17. Nadine-Adele ♥May 29, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    i hope you had a lovely time :)
    all that glitters.

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