Feel Good Half Naked

It’s another hot day at the lake, so rather than my usual walk or run, I decided to hit the water. It was calm and clear, albeit cold. So I pulled on my wetsuit (which was somewhat of a feat in itself!), my swim cap, and my beloved Aquasphere goggles before wading in. Even with the wetsuit on for extra warmth, I broke the silence of the morning with a few spontaneous gasps, as the “refreshing” water trickled in! Once I got used to it, the water was glorious. Back and forth between our dock and the end of the beach for 30 minutes had my swimming muscles wide awake.  Ah, the beautiful lakes of British Columbia!

Although I digress, the main point of this story is actually my Aquasphere goggles. If you’ve ever had ill-fitting goggles that leak, you understand how you can get very attached (pardon the pun) to the ones that fit.  Well, these Aquasphere goggles seem to fit everyone! They’re like a mini mask, and are very pliable so they easily conform to your face. I highly recommend them. We always keep a pair in the boat in case some poor soul has to swim under the boat to remove the ski rope from the prop….but that’s a story for another day!

I hope you’re enjoying all of your summertime activities, wherever you are.

Before leaving for my holiday, our footwear Buyer, Stacy, insisted that I try on a new style of Roxy sandals that we just got in. They’re called the Chakara Sandal. When you slip them on, you instantly understand the name. I can only describe the feeling as having a thick yoga mat under your feet. Heavenly!

So yes, I got a pair (thank you Stacy), and my feet have been blissful ever since.  As for the little padded “Squeeze Me” disk that comes with every pair, well, I’m sure that will come in handy somehow!

Namaste,

To me, a beach bag is like the LBD (Little Black Dress).  Once you find the perfect one, you feel great wearing it all the time and keep it in your wardrobe for years.  I have to admit that in terms of beach bags, I haven’t found “the one”. I have many in my collection, but something is invariably missing that would make it my perfect beach bag.

I find myself tossing towels, books, sunscreen, money, room keys, sunglasses, and whatever items my family wants me to carry for them, into one big heap in my beach bag.  As a result, retrieving my lip gloss becomes a “needle in the haystack” challenge, and my wet towel after a day at the beach puts a “damper” on everything else in the bag!

What I really want is a beach bag with different compartments to keep me organized, and a waterproof section for a wet swimsuit or towel. I want it to double as a carry-on bag, and look fashionable with my beachwear and summer outfits.  I want it to close up securely on top so my belongings stay put.

Too much to ask for? I don’t think so! I’m determined to find or design the perfect beach bag, and I would love your help. Are there any amateur designers out there who’d like to offer their creativity? Anyone like to add to the list of attributes of the perfect bag? Do you have a beach bag that you love? I want to hear from you!

Please send me your pictures and ideas, and let’s create the perfect beach bag together.  Maybe we’ll even name the bag after you!  “The Jessica Bag”, or “The Amy Bag”, or whatever the name of our yet-to-be-discovered bag designer might be.

Looking forward to hearing from all you beach bag aficionados!