This is one of my favorite places

As school is about to begin, I am beginning to feel the stress as the morning approaches. One thing my mom taught me is to think of a favorite place when the stress begins to press down on me. So as this night is quickly ending and the beginning of the school is quickly approaching, I bring to my mind the image of a hammock on a sandy beach with a bright blue sky and a dark blue sea.

                                        Beachfront view of a hammock in the Virgin Islands
                                                                      Source: Flickr
When my mind is racing and thoughts are flying around, thoughts of this serene place where I have had so many amazing memories calms me down. Being able to go to the beach, any beach whether it be on a lake, a river, or an ocean, has always been my favorite place and has always been my place to calm down and relax. Places like South Padre Island, TX and Orange Beach, AL have always made me feel at peace and at home. One of my most memorable experiences in my college career has been being able visit the beaches of Barcelona, Spain. I hope to someday to be able to experience these places on a regular basis.