Orange Beach and Tangerines

     A couple of weeks ago I was able to take a vacation to Orange Beach, AL with some friends. I hadn't been to the beach in about 4 years, so I was excited to walk in the sand and put my feet in the Gulf of Mexico! The first day I was there, my friend Rachel and I headed out to the beach to soak in the rays. We passed a line of rocks that we thought would be fun to take pictures on. So, later in the day, we went rock climbing for a cool photo op! It wasn't hard really, but for some reason the third rock I stepped onto completely shifted underneath me and set off a panic attack. I felt like I couldn't breathe. So, I stood there for a minute and regained my composure. Took a couple of pictures of Rachel and she of me. Then, I went over two rocks. Panic set in again! I leaned against a rock and tried to catch my breath. The next thing I know Rachel is screaming, "Candace! Candace!!!" I opened my eyes and realized that I apparently blacked out and fell forward on the rocks. Thank the Lord I did not fall backward and hit my head!! I was completely embarrassed and upset about the whole thing, but thankfully I was not injured! The next day, Cynthia, Rachel, and I decided to go parasailing! Now, this was kinda scary for me just because I was afraid of having a panic attack 800 feet in the air. But, I prayed and once we were up there, it was smooth sailing! It was relaxing and fun! Definitely something I'm glad I can check off my bucket list. Other fun events from the week include putt-putt golf, roller coaster terror(seriously- it was so rough and frightening I kept saying "never again, never again" only to go for round 2 as soon as it stopped!), pool time, and eating out. And just laughing and having a good time getting to know a few people better! 

     Before my mini-vacay, my sister-in-law, Megan, and I went to a local place to paint watercolor! It was called Tangerine, but it was a picture of poppies. I've painted with acrylics several times but this was my first experience with watercolor. It was easier than I thought it would be and I always have fun painting! I think I may like my acrylic paintings more, but I would probably try watercolor again one day!