Personal Narrative: Crash Boat Beach

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Life for me can be pretty hectic. The struggles of being a single mom, having a job that requires fifty hour a week and trying to further my career by continuing my education can be very stressful. I always searched for different ways to relieve my stress. One experience In particular has changed me forever. There is something about the beach that always puts me in a relaxing state of mind. I can spend all of my free time there and not worry about the reality of life. Nothing really matters when I’m there, it’s my escape. I’ve traveled all over the east coast from New York to Florida experiencing their beaches, but nothing compares to Crash Boat Beach.
Crash Boat Beach is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The island of Puerto Rico is found in the Caribbean and lies between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. I was lucky enough to experience the beauty of this beach when I went to visit my family …show more content…

The sand rushed between my toes massaging my feet with every step. The breeze kissed my cheeks like a child’s first kiss; and the sun warmed my skin like a baby in its mother’s womb. I placed a reclining beach chair underneath a palm tree to block the rays of the radiant sun. I tilted the seat, laid my head back, closed my eyes, and let my ears soak up the sounds that surrounded me: waves crashing on the shore, seagulls squawking, children running and playing, and distant conversation of people that bordered me. After relaxing and enjoying my surroundings, I plunged into the oceans salt water and was amazed of its clarity. Shoulder deep, I could see the grains and lines of seashells that scattered the ocean floor, and see the twinkles of my toes. The waves were gentle caressing my body like a massage in a health spa. The water was warm as if I was laying in a hot tub after a long day of work. I returned to my beach chair and just sat there telling myself “life is

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