Hey Dien,

Uncanny how much your words about the ocean resonated with me. The ocean is one of my true passions in this world...its majesty...its awesome combination of power and grace...and ability to literally take on human personas never cease to amaze and inspire me. Ever since my childhood, I have been inexplicably drawn to it, and it was a main catalyst in my moving across the country as I did.

You are also right on the mark about body surfing. It really is quite a sensation! Now if I could only learn how to surf on an actual board...:)

Anyway, glad to hear you picked up some great stress tips, as did I.

Best,

Jesse

> Hi Jesse!

> Yes, I agree.... I'm amazed at how many
> great suggestions there are here.... :)

> Heheh, I like this! Laughing just eases
> stress so it melts away, like butter or
> margarine melts on a hot slice of toast....
> :)

> Jesse, I think we have this in common! I'm
> also an ocean lover.... I feel like my soul
> is with the ocean. I sometimes love to go to
> the water's edge and just look out, towards
> infinity over that vast expanse of blue....
> That immense feeling that you are just a
> small dot on this great planet of
> overwhelming natural beauty.... I think you
> can get the same feeling too by taking some
> time, on a clear night, to gaze at the
> stars....

> I haven't gone body surfing now for a while,
> but body surfing is also a passion! The
> swirl of the wave around you as you are
> zipping towards the shore is a fantastic
> feeling (and you're getting a little bit of
> a massage by the wave, too, I think at the
> same time!).

> Jesse, I liked those.... In fact, I made a
> funny face while I was writing, and
> immediately broke into a smile.... :)

> Thanks! :)

> - Dien