February 26th, 2011 
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There is much chaos in my life, more than I think my family would appreciate me talking about here on my blog.
I needed this getaway.
To bite the bullet and board a plane.
To distance myself from home.
To see old friends and meet new ones.
To be near the ocean.
For whatever reason, the ocean has always given me peace.
Serenity.
Clarity.
It calms me.
Although, it hasn’t helped much with the incredibly severe bout of writers block I’ve been encountering.
But the crashing of the waves.
The tremendous open expanse of ocean meeting horizon.
A catharsis. A mind break.
No thoughts or worries about angry husbands, fighting kids, unwashed clothes and uncooked meals.
Nothing but the constant white noise, gulls cries and Bon Jovi songs floating through my mind.
For three days, my own room.
My own bed.
I can be as messy as I want.
There has been no fighting.
No cooking.
No cleaning.
No bracing.
3 beautiful days.
There has been nothing.
Just me, my friends and the breaking waves.
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Mom,
It has been very calm here, there hasent been lots of fighting going around. Everyone needed a break, even me from you( dont get mad!) I love you but when you are here it is very crazy! Im sorry to tell you but i am having a little fun hanging out with dad..while your gone. There has been poker and even more poker yucky! It smells bad in our house….just a little. Miss you a tiny bit. Have fun on your last full day there!
Love your daughter,
Emily
I’m so glad you have this much-needed break. Spending quality time with friends, in nature, maybe alone for a little while, and just relaxing is so important. Savor the sights, sounds, scents, and sensations. Keep them with you when you return to the crazy.
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So glad you’re having fun! Wish I was there with you! xoxo
The ocean definitely calms me! So nice to get to meet you!
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So happy that you got away!!! Anytime you need to see the ocean you are welcome here
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That sounds marvelous! Think I just might need a dose of it myself.
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I am jealous. There is nothing like being at the ocean! Enjoy your break.
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