Paradise.
It’s not the tropics.
I’m bundled up in a blanket with my jacket on,
absorbing vitamin D through my face and hands.
Not a margarita but a BC cider in my hand
No internet
No wifi
Just the wide ocean
The waves
Relentless in their battering of the rocky shore
Their energy
And constant loyal presence
Build inside me
Until the joy wants to burst
The tiny fireworks of the sun
Skittering across the ever-changing surface of the ocean
Blue jays in the pine trees
Flitting about, a never-ending hunt
All the lives under the surface
Their mysterious ways of surviving
Nature is thriving, not just surviving
Despite our best efforts
And it doesn’t, to our knowledge, have the capacity to experience joy
That bubbly lightness that expands your rib cage
That makes you repeat, over and over – wow!
There is no word strong enough,
That adequately describes that feeling
That appreciation for being alive,
For our many blessings,
Despite, or because of, our challenges
Those moments can be fleeting and far between
But what magic to experience them at all
It’s never enough,
No matter how much we try to appreciate each amazing moment
In this miraculous life
But it’s all we can do
And aren’t we lucky?
For the right price, I might reveal our secret escape. 😏
Seriously though, the chance to go away for three nights with no distractions and such an inspiring view is why we return as often as we can. We originally came on our honeymoon, but at that point we could only afford one night and spent the rest of our honeymoon in a cabin beside a clearcut. 😳
We are so grateful for every minute we get to spend here. We were more reflective because we were celebrating my husband’s 50th birthday (SAY WHAAAAAT???) and we have a long history to celebrate. We appreciate every single moment.
And yet the time still flies…
❤️ Amanda
This is BEAUTIFUL Ama da. So inspiring. I can see it all. Wow!
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❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much my friend!!!❤️❤️❤️
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“All the lives under the surface”–<3
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😘💕
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This was absouletly deligthful, peaceful and refreshing to read!! I loved the additon of the pictures as well!! I am so happy after reading this!! thank you
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Yay! Thanks so much! That’s exactly what I wanted to capture. 💕
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Stunning
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Thank you!! 💕
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Nature is a wondrous beauty. A trip to the ocean is just the right remedy for nearly everything. 😊
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I completely agree. I feel fortunate and grateful every day to live on an island.
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Beautifully written Amanda and amazing photos…it is indeed a special place! These are the important things. Xx
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Thank you Marie!! I completely agree!! 💕
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Beautiful and delightful!
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Thank you!!! 💕
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My pleasure. 😊
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Great poem! Terrific way to celebrate! Keep your spot secret! My wedding was outdoors, at a boy scout camp, actually. The hubs and I spent the first week of our honeymoon there. With an out house… long story but I loved it! When we finally got to our expensive hotel, I stood in the bathroom turning the faucets off and on, off, on, off, on… running water on demand is amazing! Hope you enjoyed yourselves! ~Kim
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That’s a great story, Kim. I’d love to hear the details sometime. It was exactly what we needed. Then, of course, we got home to a house covered in drywall dust from the bathroom reno. 🙄 You just have to laugh.
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Indeed! We must laugh! And in the end the dust will have been worth it as you’ll have a renovated bathroom!😊
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Exactly!! So excited!
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That is gorgeous. 🙂 I am in NWT right now but am heading to my home in BC soon. Is that location on the island?
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It is, on the west side. Thanks for stopping by! 😊
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LOVED your poem! I was able to visualize the waves on the rocky shore and hear them as they hit the rocks……….and those fleeting moments of happiness. I was blown away with your poem. Bless you!
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Wow, thank you so much Wendi! That makes me so happy!!! Hugs to you! 💕
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truly my pleasure Amanda.
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Such a beautiful poem Amanda. The view is amazing and a real treat on a Friday morning.
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Thank you so much! That means a lot, thanks for your lovely comment!
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I can just imagine the sounds and views you must had seen and heard. Makes me peaceful just thinking about it.
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Yay! Thank you!! That is exactly what I was hoping to achieve! 💕
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😃
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Amanda, this was absolutely beautiful and sounds just like an amazing time! I loved reading this because it was gave me a very peaceful feeling!!
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That’s exactly what I was hoping, Alyssa. I’m so happy I could pass on that feeling a little bit. 💕
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