Me and the Sea

Even though I live near sea for years, actually I never enjoy the sea. I feel nervous to hear the wave sound hit on the beach sand or to see the calm sea becomes the wildest one just in seconds. I know this is a childish feeling, but I can not help it. I have tried to overcome my feeling years ago, but still, there is a time my nervous of the sea comes and make me uncomfortable.

My parents told me that I was almost drawn at the sea when I was 5 years old. I was off my parents guard when played with the sea wave. I do not remember the detailed but I remember my struggling in the sea for the air and thanks to God, the wave had taken me back to the beach. Well, lucky me. It was not my time yet. That is why I believe every children in this world guard by angels.

I never blamed my parents of this accident. The accident itself had made them  feeling guilty.  I guess I was too protected as a child and never got a warning  that playing with the wave on my own was very dangerous. They think can supervised all the children all the time feeling and not necessary to warn them of the dangers. So, when they did not pay attention of me playing with the sea wave just seconds, the accident happened.

Anyway, I try my fear of the sea is not affected to my children. If we are in Padang and the weather is good, we will take them to the beach and they can play with the sand and sea waves. We will never let them play by themselves. Once is enough. 

It is very important to teach the children to avoid danger. If you play with  a knife, there is a possibility you will cut yourself. If you play with fire, you may burnt. If you play with the electricity, you may get shocked.  Something like that. So in the future, they will be careful of what their doing. We can not supervise them 24 hours. Be independent.

I have a new friend from Australia, a blogger like me: The Rambling Expat, who love to fish. Someone who love to fish must love the sea also, I guess. I hope someday I will be comfort to enjoy the sea, just like him. But first of course, I have learn to swim. Lol. Is there anyone have the same experience with mine? I would like to know your story then.

- Amelia -