It's the beginning of a new year. I always find it invigorating to know I have another year to entertain myself and my readers. I've lived 12 years longer than my mom did so I tend to celebrate each year, month, day, and hour I have on this earth.
One of my favorite places to go to relax, unwind, and yes, write, is the Oregon Coast. The sound of the waves, the smell, and walking on the beach all rejuvenate and relax me. I usually go twice a year for a week at the coast to work on projects, enjoy friends, and walk the beach.
My hubby isn't a beach person. He'll go and stay with me for a night or two but then he's had enough. but he know that I enjoy it so he tells me to take a week and enjoy myself. He knows that writing and the beach are two of my favorite things.
It doesn't matter to me what the weather is like. I enjoy a stroll on a sunny day as much as I do on a windy or rainy day. The waves sound different, they burst into the air or roll in lazily. It doesn't matter to me, I find the different sounds and swells interesting.
While I only do that twice a year, I use walks on the ridges and hills on our property for my relax and unwind time. I like being in nature, taking photos, and enjoying the fresh air, blue skies, and plants.
I usually walk every day after I feed my horse and the two shop cats. But if the ground is slippery with snow, ice, or just greasy from too much rain, I don't walk. I took a couple of falls last winter and don't want to do that again. I usually get up unscathed but it jars my head and that shakes up the crystal in my head and I feel yucky for a couple of days until the crystal settles.
The walks are good for my soul as well as my health. Most days I walk two to four miles depending on the route I take. some days it's mostly flat and some days it's a lot of uphill climbing. My little dog likes to go with me, and has learned how to navigate around the sagebrush with her leash.
I have to keep her on a leash so she doesn't get too far away. We have large birds of prey that might think she's a rabbit and coyotes who could snatch her up.
Walking, being in nature, and breathing in the scents of the area are my favorite things to do to relax and unwind.
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8 comments:
I love your pictures. I still love the beach with its ozone-rich air, waves creeping or crashing on the sand, the cry of seagulls and, hopefully the spout of a whale or two. When I lived in Klamath Falls, my work took me all over the county. Looking out at Mt. Shasta from my kitchen sink? My dishes were almost a delight to do. Thank you for showing, through your words and images, the healing energy of being in nature.
I love your post, Paty. And the pictures. The beach is where I feel the best. And I haven't been able to get over there for a while. Someday again. I've promised myself.
Beautiful post, Paty. The coast and the hills or mountains are my favorite places, too. Since we moved to Iowa, I've missed the beach and the mountains of Oregon. We have hills and rivers here, which are also lovely places to get out in nature. We live in a hilly area with woods and wildlife. I need to take advantage more often, despite the snow!
Love the beach and writing at the beach too. Great pics of the expanse and freedom there.
Thanks, Judith. The mountains are beautiful to visit and see too. I like that our place in Backer City, we can stare at the mountains all day.
Barb, it is one of my favorite places. I hope you can manage a trip there soon. It does heal the soul and the body, I think.
Thank you, Sarah. I love the mountains too. I grew up in the Wallowa Mountains and can now see the Eagle Caps from my house in Baker City. Any time I can be in nature, I feel more grounded and happier.
Thanks, Dari! I get the most words when I write at the beach. It is always the best place for me to start or finish a book.
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