Well reading week is over and we’re back! For the last 2 years my February reading week’s have been spent in Ottawa visiting my best friend, but this year we decided to jet off to some nicer weather (perfect for this blog question!). Wednesday February 20th, my friend was sleeping after too much sun from the day before so I decided to go sit on the beach and enjoy. I walked as far down the beach as I could, far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the resort to where all I could hear was the waves crashing on the beach and the seagulls squawking overhead. While there were chairs around, I opted for sitting in the sand. I sat there and felt the warmth of the sun and sand on my skin and was occasionally hit with a nice cooling gust of wind. I could smell the ocean. The seagulls weren’t my only visitors, a shy Coati stopped by to see if I had any food to offer.

The timing of the trip and opting for warmer weather this year was perfect. The previous weeks were filled with exams and assignments, not to mention trying to balance work and personal responsibilities on top of it all. Winnipeg had also been quite cold and gloomy prior to my departure and the sun never fails to instantly increase my mood. The humidity in the Mexican air brought back the glow and moisture to my skin. Overall this trip gave me the time, space, and environment needed to relax and recharge, preparing me for the months and commitments ahead!