I love the ocean. I have always loved the ocean ever since I was little. I would sit out in my diapers at the edge a beach in Malibu watching the waves come in and out. Now, living in Florida and seeing the Gulf of Mexico – yes, I know it's not an ocean – I still love it. On vacations, or "stay-cations" if you will, to beaches, regardless if I am looking at the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean, I always feel rejuvenated after. When I look out into the ocean, I feel as if I am drinking a glass of ice cold water, but I am still thirsty. It is satisfying, yet I want more. I know some people feel the same way about the sun, the mountains or the sky and clouds, but for me, it will always be the ocean.

The vastness of the ocean is humbling yet exciting at the same time. "The ocean covers over 70 percent of the Earth and about 99 percent of living space on Earth."

The ocean is relaxing to me. The waves crashing along the shore line is a sound I could fall asleep to every night. The waves are powerful, eroding rocks and carrying off sand, changing the beaches every day, hour and minute.

I love to swim and see the life. Though I don't have my scuba diving license, it is my plan to get it this summer, and it doesn't stop me from snorkeling. "An estimated 2.2 million species live in the ocean. Between 50 to 80 percent of all life on Earth is under the sea."

I know I can't be the only one who stares out into the ocean, to the point where the sky blends with the horizon, falling in love with every change in color. The lighter colors where you can still see the sand, sometimes with gentle transitions to darker waters, or quick drop offs to deeper seas. I love all the colors of the water.

So, while you may prefer watching the clouds or hiking in the mountains, you can find me by the ocean relaxing and exploring.