Lauren's+Snapshot+Moment

__Lauren's Snapshot Moment__

I felt so free, standing on the rail at the end of a magnificent ship. Looking at the endless stretch of beautiful blue ocean in front of me, I was on a Mediterranean Cruise. The sun was setting in the distance, lighting the water in a shimmering glow. The ends of my maroon dress whipped around me as cold salt water squirted my face. I inhaled the ocean scent as I stepped one rail higher.

The rudder thundered underneath me, indenting the ocean with a white ripple as yet another wave came crashing down with a heavy splat, once more spread eagling into the blue. I felt myself pulled deep into the fresh air that was speeding around me,both calm and excited feelings rushing through me. Yet I felt so safe, dangling on a rail over the depths of the deep water. Two strong, familiar, comforting arms held me steady and safe.

I have always loved the ocean, even since I was a little toddler. Then I would just collect shells that driffed opun the shore or try to jump over mounting waves. I had never seen the ocean like this, it was dancing. Dancing with nothing in its path. So it felt like a dream, a dream that was only real for my mom and me.

That was an experience I had never felt before or even seen before. It was truly a magical momet for me and still a special memory I share with my mom. Something i will never forget, I was very lucky!