To my favorite place in the world,

You are the single place where I have the happiest memories in all of my life. When I am driving over the bridge for the first time each summer, an indescribable feeling takes me over. There is something so comforting knowing that you are about to enter your favorite place in the world.

I've been visiting you for as long as I can remember. Each year, I get more and more excited to see you... If that's even possible. Your warm sand and homey feel has created so many pleasant memories for me over the years. Memories that are talked about all the time. Memories that make us laugh until we are crying at family get-togethers. I am beyond thankful for these memories.

The greatest part about you is that you never change. As long as I've been visiting, virtually everything has stayed the same. This has impacted me greatly because I personally hate change. Every year I visit, everything is still right where I left it. I can still walk to my favorite coffee shop every morning and the same local bar to get a drink at night. In an ever changing world, you remain constant.

You help to get me through my year. When I'm sitting in class, I sometimes catch myself daydreaming about your beauty. I want to be sitting on the warm sand with my chair in the water, reading a good book. When I am anxious, I think about laying on your beautiful beach relaxing. When I am sad, I think about all of the fond memories I have made because of you. When I am hungry, I think about how I could really go for some of your world famous pancakes. You virtually know how to always brighten my day when you are in my thoughts.

You have become a family tradition that will continue on for years and years. You have brought hope to our family and help us look ahead to a brighter time when things weren't looking so bright. Never in a million years did I think one place would mean so much to my family and I.

As I sit and reflect about all of the amazing, relaxing and just plain fun times I've had at my family vacation spot, I feel blessed. It is uncommon that families take trips together these days, let alone to the same place for many years in a row. It is such a great feeling to know that I am part of such a tight knit family who will continue to stick together. This vacation spot continues to strengthen our bond and relationships with each other. Your inviting atmosphere brings us together year after year. Thank you for the amazing memories, I can't wait for many more throughout my life.