Now comes that time change again where we SPRING Forward! Year-after-year, I awaken bleary-eyed and grouchy for work on Monday. Yet, the added daylight is worthy of all praise.
There's a new book on the shelves right now called "Eat Pray Love", by Elizabeth Gilbert. She writes like I think, so I of course find reading this to be a pure and hidden pleasure. In the section about Italy, the author retells learning of the WORD describing the air of the people in different cities. In Rome, that word is "SEX". In New York City, that word is "ACHIEVE". In Stockholm, Sweden, that word is "CONFORM". But in Daytona Beach proper, my best friend and I think that word is SURVIVE. It's a rat race of events, occupation, traffic and concrete.
The beach, however, lends itself well to kite flying and chillin'. The WORD here is RELAX, my child. Just relax and let it all happen like you're on an infinite, mind-purifying vacation.
In my thirty-third year, I've decided to embrace this beach philosophy and learn to surf. Nichols Surf Shop on Flagler Ave in New Smyrna Beach has rental boards, wet suits and surf lessons at $75 for two hours. Please, fellow students of the ocean... take the lesson if the urge so over-takes you! Love the beginners and respect the long-time shredders who carve sweet rides out of nature's waves. Above all, relax.
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