I am from shouting in the halls in our house, falling off the swing in the backyard, and riding over  waves at the beach.
I am from para-sailing far above the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the wind howling in my  face
I am from creeping around the house eavesdropping sneakily spying on what they say.

I am from towering white and blue waves looming over our heads crashing down on me at the moment  I least expect it.
From my family's short broads that usually break that same we got them
Chesapeake Bay greets me as I excitedly walk onto the burning hot white sand overlooking the  sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean inviting me in to its freezing cold waters.

I am from noisy computers loading at my house, Garrulous cousins walking around on Thanksgiving,
and daring friends playing in the street.
I am from a dazzling Christmas tree light up the dining area at our cousin's house.
I am from messing around with my dog named Chewy because he eats everything.

I am from open themed resorts baggage inside the rooms.
From Dad helping my sun burned self-climb the towering waterfall with lots of water falling down 
upon us.
Jamaica welcomes me as we touch down at the airport looking for our luggage among hundreds.

I am from my sister listening to loud music, my older brother studying for the hard test, and my mom
preparing for delicious meal.
I am from my dad taking me out for breakfast every Friday in first grade.
I am from buying gifts for our cousins in Florida for their birthday.

I am from running around on Halloween Night, looking in wonder on July Forth, and relaxing in the
summer.
I am from a horrendous Easter where my cousins pushed me to the ground and took all my candy.
I am form a wonderful Christmas presents as far as the eye could see all beautifully wrapped in  yellow, blue, red, and green.

I am from powerful flows of water pounding down on the rocks below.
From My parents snapping picture of the glorious waterfalls and their misty bottom.
Niagara Falls welcomes me as we step aboard the Maid of the Mist boat and feel the mist floating  towards me.

Life is like the ocean. It's rough at some times, calm at other times.