Unreal

Imperial Beach, Ca.
7:15pm
6.16.09
"Unreal"

This day started as many others do. A few clouds in the sky but nothing you would point out as interesting or special, just another day. I slipped on my sandals and decided to take a drive down to the beach. The familiar symphony of cell phone chatter and busy city traffic serenaded me as I drove through the San Diego streets and towards seacoast drive. I arrived at a place hidden from the city by just a few rocks. I made my way through and the moment my feet touched the sand I felt as if I was entering another world.

The traffic and sounds of the city disappeared as the unreal view of the sky filled my peripheral vision and surrounded me. I stood there on the beach with the shores to myself and enjoyed every breath of the cool ocean air. It’s a shame that I don’t do it more often. My goal is to take advantage of these moments in the future.