LieFan Z
UB Writing

From the first time I visited it, Alki Beach has been the most memorable place to me. This place is so unforgettable, that every time I walk on the beach, memories easily flow back into my mind. And I have to ask, how often can you find a place, just by walking, that stimulates your mind? It brings memories back and also releases stress. You should visit the beauty of Alki Beach.

Most people go to Alki Beach to look for the meaning of fun; most of them find what they want. Some take a walk on the sand and think back to past days; soon the memories appear like an image would appear in a Crystal ball; you can see it there, but it is untouchable.

Sometimes sweet memories are not going to return like you want; instead the sour memories take over. Life is not perfect, and neither are you. As time passes, mistakes will be made and not all of them can be corrected. These mistakes will be like nightmares in your dreams, unforgotten. When these unforgotten moments occur, you should relax and lie down on the warm sand and allow the sun to shine on your body. It will make you feel like you are getting your Mommy's hug: so warm, so tight, yet so comfortable. You won't dare to let go of this comfort.

Another reason that people go to Alki is to release tension that they have inside them. Most of them will sit where they can watch the sunset and see the ocean. They usually will fall for the incredible sight of the sunset in Alki. It Starts during afternoon: an unrolling sun, hanging of top of the horizon, so red and incredibly huge. When evening arrives, the sun slowly slides downward; a red moon accompanied by infinite stars. The stars are the waves that are reflecting the sun. The way that they twinkle under the sun creates an image: a big red fireball being forced to sink down by a strength that is beyond. Slowly, inch by inch, when it begins to reach the sea, it melts. It begins to break apart piece by piece, going different directions. By then, all you will see are pieces of gold flowing upward, glowing with its lasting fire.

The effect of the ocean also releases stress. When you hear the sound of the crashing waves, your heart trembles, but this is not the tremble of fear, this is the kind of tremble that helps you feel protected.

No matter if you are tourist of Seattle or a long-time resident, a perfect place to go is Alki Beach. It does not matter if you are someone who wants to release stress or someone that wants to remember sweet memories. It's the right place. Give it a try. I hope you will experience the same things out of Alki, as I did. "Alki; my most memorable place."