Beach Visualization

The air was humid; taking in a deep breath would make anybody choke. The sun was blazing, burning anybody whose skin was exposed. The gritty sand full of tiny seashells set fire to bare skin only to get temporary relief when the waves came crashing in. Every two minutes, the waves would splash the already moist sand. You dig your toes into it, protecting them from the burn they had to feel on their way over. Sweat drips from your forehead and runs down the side of your face. You wipe your face with your forearm and, for some odd reason, look at the sun; as if it wouldn’t burn your eyes. You squint, trying to look at it. Attempting to make eye contact didn’t stop the intense heat from burning the back of your neck. You surrender to the ocean and stick your toes in, it’s cold, but it feels better than your skin burning. Step by step, you walk in, hoping your body gets used to the temperature. Eventually, it does. You feel cool and relaxed as you stand waist-deep in the water. After a few minutes, something tickles your feet, and you retreat to the sand in fear that something in the water will harm you. You head back to your spot marked with your favorite chair and sun-protecting umbrella. You sit back in your chair and watch others play in the water. You watch until your eyes start to get heavy. Your blinks become longer, and eventually, you close your eyes and fall asleep.