Inner Peace

Several inches of snow have fallen and the temperatures are in the lower 20’s. It’s really cold outdoors and trying to maneuver around mounds of snow can be very strenuous. Oh well, I will always have my memories to keep me warm, especially during the cold winter season. Instead of feeling depressed about the weather, I often reminisce about my life and adventures, while I lived on the west coast.

Relocating to California was the greatest challenge of my life. California is an exciting and extraordinary place to live. If you love to travel and adventure, you will never find yourself bored on the west coast. I could barely wait for the weekends, because I loved to explore the city and discover something new.

I met the coolest people in sunny California. They were highly intelligent and energetic. They enjoyed their lives and most of all, loved living on the west coast.

Visiting Long Beach and Catalina Island on the weekends was my best keep secret. Whenever I felt stressed from work or the over crowded city, I often found comfort and solitude from my weekend explorations. Long Beach is a small beach town and has several major attractions. The Queen Mary and Aquarium are great places to visit. The Pike at Rainbow Harbor has dining, retail stores and entertainment located along the waterfront. This was my favorite place to visit on Sundays, and I really enjoyed sitting near the waterfront for hours, just gazing at the ocean.

Catalina Island has so many natural outdoor attractions. Sailing around the island was a thrilling experience. I didn’t know what to expect when I decided to board the Glass Bottom boat. I was truly amazed, while I watched schools of fish swimming in the ocean.

Thinking about the west coast, also reminds me of a fabulous two-week vacation that I took from work. I left California and met my family in Las Vegas, Nevada. After three days of sightseeing, my family and I headed back east to my hometown. I spent two days reconnecting with relatives and several friends. Before I arrived, my family and I decided to take a road trip. We vacationed in Niagara Falls, Canada for the weekend and had a fabulous time together.

My lifestyle is very different now, and I really need to take a long vacation. Hopefully in the near future and somewhere exciting.

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