The essay I chose is titled “Love of Life” and it’s a mother of two girls and expectant of another child on vacation in Hawaii. She describes the scene of her children and her husband playing in the waves, the sunset, and how carefree she felt. That is what drew me into it. When I travel places, go on vacation, escape my everyday life, I try to forget all the worries and deadlines and problems that I face, and just relax. That is the tone and feel of this essay; relaxation and peace. Besides beautiful sunsets and watching her children play, she feels calm and peaceful and I loved that about her essay.
The link: http://www.jannagraber.com/new_page_1.htm
Even the word “Hawaii” sounds relaxing. I’ve never been there but I’d sure like to go!