As promised, I am writing this post from Santa Monica Beach. It’s 64 degrees, cloudy and overcast. Only I could pick a cold day in June to take a summer trip to the beach. But the weather hasn’t stopped us. The whole idea was to come and relax and we have done that.
We stopped down in the middle of Korea Town LA and had a pork soup with rice. Don’t ask me to tell you what the name of the restaurant or the soup was, I couldn’t pronounce it if I tried. But I gotta say it was delicious. They brought out the add ins and sides, kimchi, and radishes. So, so good 👍 😋
We got the beach with our canopy, mats, chairs and not necessary sun screen and we have been relaxing ever since. I took some time to journal and to read and just take in the breeze and the moment. It’s good to just quiet the mind for a while.
Somewhere down the beach is an event. They were saying first place would win 30k. I would say that wouldn’t be a bad way to end a weekend or start a week, depending on your view. There are some people around us that I have been watching too. Well, really, more just observing.
There is a family with a young son, too cold to go in the water, that are making sand castles. Two good girl friends sitting there talking and laughing at what sounds like boy drama. And then sort of to the left behind us is a group of 15 or so people that I think is either a group of college friends or a wedding party. They know how to do it in style with chairs, coolers, huge blankets, and even a corn hole game. #lifegoals lol
We are going to sit here people watching until sunset if we can see it thru the clouds. Just enjoying the cool air, sounds of waves and visitors, people watching, and just the downtime. We will wrap up the day with one of L.A.’s notable taco trucks. It’s kind of a tradition at this point, but who can say no to a taco?
Sadly, not every day can be a day by the beach. I live in Vegas, and the only beach there is Mandalay Bay Beach, which charges even the locals for a visit. I can’t wiggle my toes in the sand every day, but I can get out to do something like take a walk or have lunch outside. Wherever you are, take a break to enjoy the outdoors. It is fantastic for the soul, and I promise you will be refreshed!!
The Distracted Damsel 