On Saturday we were hanging out with some Amor (and former-Amor) friends. We were all talking about life, the Yankees being amazing, and whatnot. Being that Andrew and I were present the conversation naturally revolved around NYC and it’s awesomeness. I was explaining how I love New York so much - I always want to live near the Big Apple, but living there did make the novelty wear off to an extent. And then my friend asked me, “has the novelty of living on the beach in San Diego worn off yet”? Without skipping a beat I said “yes”. I wish I could have said “no” in an instant, but the truth of the matter is, as humans we have the tiniest attention spans ever. We are presented with the most magnificent creations and yet we are always looking for more. I know the Model T was the most mind-boggling piece of technology to grace the Earth, but that didn’t last long. We needed bigger, better, faster. And we still do. To save some face…I know I may not wake up everyday smiling saying “I am in San Diego, without a care in the world!!! Butterflies! Rainbows!”…there still is one thing that will always be novel in my eyes - the West Coast sunset, shining down on the beach of my front yard. I have taken to running on the beach 3 to 4 times a week. Every time I step foot on that sand I am in awe of the ocean’s vastness and the power of the creator behind it. And if I catch it at the right time, like I did today, as the sunsets…I often have to stop in the middle of my run and just take it in. Moments like this remind me that even though my pea-sized brain cannot be happy with the gifts I am given….God’s creation will forever be novel. And that is because God in his power, omnipresence, and mystery will forever be novel. Forever.
Written By: Joanna Christine Bell Flavin
