Boat Dreams

Today we drove all the way down the West side of the island.  The West coast of Oahu is a gorgeous drive.  The road runs close to the shore for miles and miles.   With the windows down and my eyes closed I could almost believe that I was on a boat.  I love feeling the salty mist blow across my face.  It was a lovely daydream that was over way too quickly.

My boat dreams are not limited to my waking hours.  My nights are been full of nautical adventures as well.  The other night the whole fam was on a house boat.  It was pretty dang awesome floating around in comfort with everyone.  

There really is nothing quite like being out on the ocean. There is no cord, no tether to the land, to jobs and responsibility,  you are cut loose from the binding ties and are free.  There are no roads to follow, no restraints, or conventions.  Movement is not limited to straight lines.  On the water there are no lemmings, no lines, no traffic jams.  You go your own way, at your own pace and you get there by any path you choose.  Wander about, go in circles, or just float with the current.  There are no posted speed limit signs. 

I love the ocean because it makes me feel free in a world where freedom is disappearing.  The reality of freedom might be fading into memory, but on the water, it's still real.