Monday, May 10, 2010

Enjoying the Beach

What a perfect day. I love being alive.

My best friend, Tina, brought me to the beach to celebrate my survival. We enjoyed a scenic drive down through the Columbia gorge which is bursting with spring greenery, made it through Portland with minimal traffic interruption and then through the beautiful coastal mountains and a torrential rainstorm. Suddenly the sun burst through the clouds and we entered into blue sky. Just a short trip to Seaside, surf, sand and sunshine.

Our hotel is right on the beach and we enjoyed a martini on the balcony, sharing conversation that comes only from years of friendship. I can’t imagine being anywhere else with anyone else. We have known each other for so long, been through so much together, and to toast and rejoice in our lives, and all we have overcome, together and apart.

We plan on spending the week down here, shopping, resting, reading, drinking, laughing, sharing and celebrating life.

Its great to be alive.