Lexi could hardly contain her excitement as the plane touched down on the tropical island. After four intense years of studying and cramming for exams, she had finally graduated college. Now, as a reward for all her hard work, her parents had surprised her with a dream vacation to a tropical paradise.
Stepping off the plane, Lexi was immediately greeted by warm, balmy air and the sweet smell of plumeria flowers. A shuttle drove her to the resort, a collection of breezy bungalows right on a beach with water so clear she could see all the way to the bottom.
After checking in and changing into her new white bikini with blue trim, Lexi practically skipped down to the water’s edge. She waded in up to her knees, delighting in the soft sand under her feet and the gentle lapping of the waves. With a happy sigh, she launched herself forward and swam out deeper into the crystal clear water.
Lexi spent all afternoon swimming, floating on her back, and reveling in the freedom of being totally disconnected from school and work. Here there were no classes, no papers to write, no job applications to fill out. There was just the sun on her face, the cool water swirling around her body, and the pure joy of being completely present in paradise.
Later, as the sun began to set, Lexi emerged from the water and sprawled out on the empty beach. The orange and pink light glinted off the waves as Lexi snapped photos of the stunning scene. She wanted tocapture memories of this perfect day to take back with her to the real world.
Though Lexi wished she could stay in this tropical paradise forever, she knew this vacation was exactly what she had needed before embarking on her post-grad life. The tranquility and reset had re-energized her, and she felt ready to take on whatever came next. She would be returning home recharged, refocused, and with a camera full of bikini photos to remind her of this unforgettable beach vacation.