I squished my toes through the grainy, damp sand, its gritty texture tickling my sensitive feet. An ocean wave roared in my ear and splashed up on the beach front. Its water sprayed me, splattering my arms and causing me to shiver, the chill crawling through skin. I could feel the tide rushing around my feet, eroding away the sand.
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A seagull's cry screeched over the thundering waves. I breathed in a sigh of contentment and leaned my head back to draw in a breath of air. I could taste the saltiness that hung thickly about me.
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The peaceful atmosphere was interrupted by the sound of a van pulling up behind me, but not for long. The children's laughter was a welcome sound, as they splashed about in the sea.
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A squeal of delight rang out from only a few feet away. I wrapped my arm around my guide dog, trusting in her loyalty and training. Her fur bristled slightly as the tiny footsteps waddled ever closer. A broad smile forced its way onto my mouth.
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"Her name is Talia ," I stated to the curious, little young one.
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"T-T-Tawea." the toddler stuttered trying out the new name with her baby lisp. I'm sure her parents were beaming in joy at their little girl.
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"Yes, she's my guide dog. She helps me 'see'," I pushed up my dark sunglasses to show her.
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"S-see?" I could hear the confusion in her tone. I could only grin at the new friendship that lay ahead.
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