Ocean Beach

This month has been stressful, to say the least. Self care has been difficult, especially because my program is coming to an end and a lot of deadlines are approaching. I did find some time to walk along Ocean Beach after a windy day and saw some interesting sights. Most people associate the beach with warm and sunny weather, but I prefer cloudy days over sunny days. Ocean Beach is normally gloomy and overcast, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything interesting to see. I love going to the beach on overcast days--for the most part the beaches are practically empty, so there's more space to forage for shells and sea glass, and the dunes look pretty cool after a wind storm.

I saw some interesting jellies that washed ashore and I've never seen jellies with red tentacles.

Dried up Jellyfish

There's something about the beach that settles me--especially during times of stress. One of my favorite past times is sitting at the beach, listening to ambient music and watching the waves. Try it sometime, it's a fantastic feeling. I like sitting near the dunes so I'm not distracted by joggers or fellow beachcombers and I'll even sit and read for an hour or so--it's much more therapeutic than sitting in my car and listening to music. Anyway, wish me luck--school's almost over and I'll be back soon.