A few days ago, I remembered an Avicii quote: "Live a life you want to remember"... And a beautiful memory came to mind after 14 years without immersing my whole body in the sea and burying myself in the sand. The beach was only a few kilometers away; I've moved since then, and it's a bit farther, but it's incredible how, being so close to the beach, I hadn't been for so many years. Life's difficulties, problems, and lack of money made it impossible for us to go as a family and enjoy a well-deserved vacation, and for my cousins to experience the beach for the first time. I remembered the times I went as a child with my parents, and I couldn't believe that at their age they hadn't been to the beach. It wasn't fair; I thought they deserved their trip to the beach. Until finally, it happened: "The beach trip is coming up in 2024"...

When I found out that some of my friends and their families were planning the trip, we signed up without hesitation and paid for our seats on the bus that would take us there. My whole family was going! You can't imagine how happy I was because the trip I had dreamed of—coming to the beach—I wanted it to be like this, where no one would miss out, and that's exactly what happened. We all went, enjoyed a lovely day there together, enjoying the sound of the waves, the breeze rustling through the leaves of the sea grape trees and palm trees, the sounds of people playing music in the distance, the splashing of people swimming in the sea, and the sound of the ferries. It was a wonderful feeling.

My brother couldn't believe the sea was so big. I remember him saying, "The sea seems as infinite as the sky," and I told him that it was indeed immense and deep, but honestly, it was a bad idea to say that. After that, he was afraid to go into the water, but it was only for a moment. Then his fear passed, and he was on the float near the shore enjoying his first encounter with the sea.

Almost two years after that trip, I remembered that I didn't want that day to end. I felt an infinite peace seeing my family together enjoying that day; it didn't diminish my happiness. I love the beach; it makes me feel therapeutic. That direct connection with nature makes your body release toxins, which makes you feel good. I felt that way; feeling so good on the beach was something I preferred that day above all else. I had been waiting for that trip for a long time until it finally happened, and I was able to enjoy a well-deserved vacation with my friends and family.