At the Seaside

   I wrote this in my journal yesterday... =)

   The last day and a half have been sun-drenched and salty, wind-blown and smelling of the sea. Holly and I have been 'sitting in sunshine, calm and sweet' both figuratively and literally, and our happy hearts and my burnt legs are the proof of it. We have been delighting in every moment, kissing the joy and soaking in the timelessness.

   Our days together so far have consisted of sitting on the rocks and watching the waves crash on them, sitting on the dock and watching the boats go in and out, the fishermen delight in their catches, and the sun make its fiery pink and orange decent. We've listened to the waves roll in, to jazz music, and to each others' lives--catching up on the state of our hearts after 7 months of separation. We've eaten expensive fruit, spicy Thai dishes, and ice cream--sharing every meal to keep the costs (and our weight ;)) down. While the tide is out during the day we sit on the beach and laugh. While the tide is in at night we sit on the rocks and watch the stars and the lit up boats on the water and share the deeper parts of our hearts -- the places reserved only for a best friend.

   We don't make plans--just let the day unfold--and in doing so experience the day slowly, having the time to enjoy every beautiful thing that comes our way. It's lovely. This morning we've sat drinking coffee and reading our Bibles while this small beach town bustles about in a relaxed sort of way. We have no idea what the rest of the day will hold, but that is just the way we like it; every moment is an adventure.