Throughout my life, there have been more than one experience that I would say helps define who I am. More than just an experience though, there is one place that has effected me more than anything else. Black Point, Connecticut, is a small and rocky beach that juts into the Long Island Sound. My father’s family has been going for over sixty five years, instilling a strong sense of home for me, my brother, my dad, and my extended family. This allowed me to grow up at the beach. To me, the beach brought me calmness, joy, freedom, creativity, and relaxation. I longed to go back during the long winter months to the warm sand and the cool salt water. I day dreamed about being able to ride bikes and play tennis with my cousins and see my summer friends who were scattered all over the East Coast during the year. It gave me a sense of familiarity, reunion, and belonging. Nothing beats the feeling of having a calm, relaxing day in sand, and after taking a clean, refreshing outdoor shower. Going to the beach is something that will always be near and dear to my heart. It is a place I will continue to keep in my life.
List of Terms
- Calm
- Joy
- Clean
- Refreshing
- Freedom
- Warm
- Home
- Beach
- Creativity
- Relaxation