a walk along the beach

The weather was so weird today. I woke up to snow falling, went for a run with the sun shining and then went for a walk along the beach that started out gray and rainy and ended with sunshine glistening off the water.

I stopped at Diva for a latte and then headed down to golden gardens. There is something ironically calm about the wind blowing and waves crashing. I love how the sea foam glides over the sand and rocks, the smell of the salt, and combing the beach for treasures. Once I finished my latte, my empty cup was soon filled with shells, glass and rocks smoothed by the ocean waves.

When tomorrow comes, bringing lesson planning, teaching, swimming, and coaching, I'll revisit that beach feeling.

25th Birthday

25 here I come! A quarter of a century old! Wow! I have to say that this birthday was definitely one of the best so far! I was showered with love at school by my students from balloons, to cards, candy, songs, and hanging lanterns! I have never felt so loved in my life...and then...it just kept getting better! I invited friends and family to golden gardens for a bbq...actually it was called Bekah's Birthday Bonfire Bonanza and here were the top ten reasons to make an appearance...

10. babes and boys

9. burgers and brats

8. sandy beach

7. beautiful sunset

6. scorching bonfire

5. badmitten, bocce ball, and monster tennis

4. sticky smores

3. lots of laughter

2. famous ice cream cake (thanks Rachel!)

1. and the number one reason...seeing my smiling face on my birthday! ...priceless

I have to say...those that came experienced all of the above and more! The weather was perfect, the burgers well done and the ice cream cake delicious! I am so blessed to have such amazing family and friends to celebrate life with and a birthday is a great excuse to party! Thank you making it such a fun and special day! See more beautiful pics here!