THE SOUND OF POSSIBILITY

And feeling guilty for having fun...

First thing in the morning, just as the light began to seep in, I would jump up and tear open the door.

Immediately, the room was filled with the yellow glow of sunlight and the smell of the surrounding plumeria trees. But the best part—the thing that motivated me to get out of the amazingly soft and comfortable bed—was the sound of the ocean. Just acros…