For two days, I disconnect from my reality. Time moves slowly. I trace the sun across the cloudless sky, rising up on one side of the horizon then falling below the other. I read my book, write poems in my journal, and only grab my phone to capture this beautiful view. For the first time in years, I allow my skin to soak up the sun without hesitation or worry. I breathe in the fresh air, nap on the dock, and gab all day with my aunt about anything and everything while my uncle sits in his chair reading a book from the library. We go for boat rides, play marble games, and start a puzzle. We go for morning walks, drink wine at 2 PM cause it's 12 o'clock somewhere, and float the day away. Summertime bliss, feeling like a weekend during the week. A much-needed getaway
Kelly Severseike 