This weekend was my birthday weekend! I was surprised with the weekend at Myrtle Beach, a place that holds so many dear memories for me. What a delight it was. Taking a sunset walk on the beach with the pups, Lacey Lou( springer spaniel ) and Gator Mae ( chihuahua ). This was there second trip the the ocean and they seemed very excited. And so well behaved as this was a busy time in Myrtle Beach this weekend with 3 attractions added with all the other fun stuff to do. There were many other pets with their families at the hotel we stayed at. I went live on f.b. showing the beach as the sun was setting…alot of nice waves! The sound is so beautiful and relaxing. I had to share it!
Sunday was spent shopping for t shirts. And I also had time to start a pleinair painting right at the beach! One of my favorite past times. The dogs and I were pleasantly exhausted. A restful nights sleep…a short walk on the beach and hopping in the car for the trip home, we arrived home safely. I don’t know if I will finish my beach painting today…but that’s ok..OK… I’m just gonna go over the new memories made and the older fond ones too…. if you cant get to the beach….you can always day dream and go there in your mind….imagine the sound of waves crashing…the salty smell of the always present breeze coming off the cool water. The sand beneath your feet as it changes from dry to moist to wet and compacted as you near the waers edge. Imagine the soft pastel colors spreading across the sky from the new sunrise. Glints of sparkling light reflecting off the waters. The sea foam washing up on the shoreline like the suds from an overflowing washing machine…. the few seagulls trotting speedily back and fourth near the waters edge . An occasional cry coming from their excitement of a new day. Imagine putting a large beach towel down on the sunlit beach and laying down to just soak in those sun rays for a few minutes……take a deap breath….feel the stress leaving your body as you exhale…….feel the peace of that moment….You have a brighter day.
Julia Baker-Waite Art 