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On a whim
Sunday. 6.7.15 9:34 am
After the way that I was feeling Friday, I decided to just say fuck it and go for a drive anyway. I don't like driving south, for some strange reason, so before I left the house I checked for alternate routes that I could take if I didn't feel like driving south any longer. Kind of like how I've yet to leave the state while going north, I felt it would be the same way while driving south.

In looking at the map, I actually saw something that kind of made the decision for me and determined that I would definitely be going west instead of south. So around the Olympia/Centralia area I took the SR101 exit and began my trek west. I made a quick pit stop in Aberdeen to get something to drink and use the bathroom. I thought I got lost in Hoquiam, but it just was a strange turn in the road. That's the problem when you're joy riding on a road that turns in to a main vein that cuts through a town. Although, if I had gotten lost, it would not have taken me long to get back on the road I wanted.

Continuing on, I kept following the signs for the Ocean Beaches. Ocean Shores is a pretty popular area. There's hotels and touristy things to do, but that was not my destination. Turning down the road that pointed to where the beach attractions were, I saw a sign that actually determined exactly where I'd ended up. Initially it was just the town I was aiming to go to, with no real end destination.

When I saw the turn off, I made my way slowly around to the entrance of Ocean City State Park. When I saw Ocean City on the map, I knew I had to go there and I actually looked to see how far away it was from Ocean City, MD. 3003 miles, according to Google Maps. I thought it would be interesting to go to the same city, that far away from the only other one I knew by that name.

Upon turning in to the park entrance, however, I saw signs stating that a permit was required and I'd forgotten all about the fact that going to any National/State Park, you need a pass. Until I drove closer to the booth, was it then I saw that it was free day. What are the odds that the one day I randomly choose to drive out to a state park is the day that I don't need a permit to be there? It's like the world was shining down on me and knew that this was something I needed to happen.

It was the first time I'd ever seen the Pacific Ocean. It was amazing. Awe-inspiring. It had been so long since the last time I was at an ocean beach that I'd forgotten just how vast it really is. There was nothing around except the beach and the ocean. There were quite a few people there flying kites and having BBQ's and just hanging out. I took off my flip flops and walked through the sand to the wake. I stopped a little before where the water stopped and took pictures, then proceeded to hold on to my sandals and phone and walk toward the water.

I stood in the wake for a little bit, letting it wash over my feet, feeling the sand move underneath as the water pulled back out. I didn't think of anything other than being there. I walked a little farther out, letting the water come up to my knees and walked down the beach a little ways. I didn't go very far, but it was so calming. Being in the presence of the open ocean like that, even with people around you, reminds you just how much to appreciate the things around you. And how, even with chaos, there's still a way to remain calm.

Usually I don't like being somewhere like that alone, but yesterday felt just fine. I didn't feel any kind of discomfort at all just being there by myself on the beach. Even walking down the path that led from the parking roundabout to the beach, I didn't feel strange. Yesterday was meant to happen that way.

On the drive back, I was quickly reminded just how much cooler being on the beach is and the heat that was waiting for me when I got home. The sun was blaring in through the driver side window and actually gave me a small burn on my left shoulder. Go figure ... Luckily it's not a bad one; I can still lay with my arm over my head without my shoulder hurting. The tiny spot on my left chest that got burned isn't even enough to leave any kind of tan. It'll just fade back to white. I have a lovely seat belt mark ... so I guess it proves that I'm a safe driver?

Today is going to be even hotter than yesterday. And tomorrow is going to be even hotter than today. I'm going to just reserve my shower for later and I'll wait to wash my hair until tomorrow; I'll just throw it up for work. I really should go grocery shopping today, but I honestly doing feel like going out in to the heat. It's not horrible right now, but the sun makes things uncomfortable quite quickly. Besides, my clothes are all in the dryer at the moment and I'm not going anywhere until they're done.

So I guess here's to trying to stay cool today.
3 Comments.


sometimes we just need a break from life.
» renaye on 2015-06-10 08:34:06

*aaaaaaahhh* ^_^

You were meant to take that trip - bonus free day! :D
» invisible on 2015-06-10 07:37:47

"Wallingford" sounds very... dignified.
» randomjunk on 2015-06-18 12:55:33

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