I love being organized and ready for fun. About 10 years ago, we would frequently picnic at Peace Valley Park in Doylestown, PA. I had a picnic basket filled with everything we needed – utensils, napkins, bug repellent, band-aids, etc. We just had to pack food or pick it up on the way.

Well, in this house I decided to create a nook, which I call Beach Central to keep all the paraphernalia associated with going to the pool, beach or the rain forest.  Santosh and I built the shelves, Reena and Dom stained them on a subsequent trip. The beach chairs hang on hooks.

We are slowly accumulating fun gear – hammocks, floaties, hiking sticks, fishing rods, umbrellas, etc.

Most times, we keep towels and swimsuits in the car, so we can stop at the beach for a dip anytime. This is the spontaneous life I would like to lead one day, everyday. Beach hair? Don’t care!