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.

17 comments:

Jeska said...

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

Discovery Street said...

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

Cassie said...

It sounds divine! Wishing you a perfect weekend! xx

jennifer blair said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Blondie's Journal said...

I hope you and Robert have a lovely time!

XO,
Jane

Stephanie said...

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

Jennifer Rod said...

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

Amber said...

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

Southhamsdarling said...

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!

the runaway romantique said...

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

- the runaway

Anonymous said...

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

Dee Paulino said...

Enjoy your long weekend, you look super pretty!

Unknown said...

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

Shalyn said...

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

b. lee said...

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

Nadine-Adele ♥ said...

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

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