Querencia Clipboard

The ocean and the tennis courts are my Querencia’s. To me it feels good to have more then one place to feel safe and powerful. If I am away from the ocean, I can feel safe smashing a ball onto the other side of the tennis court.

When I am on the tennis courts, I feel that I have complete control over everything. From my power to my topspin, I am in charge of where I place the ball. Some of my friends say it’s just a ridiculous sport, but to me it’s fun and my safe haven, my sanctuary.

Sometimes I can play with my mom. She was the one to start me into this sport because when I was young, she wanted to find a sport that we could play together. It was hard to find one because she is in a wheelchair. Tennis was the right sport for both of us to play.

On the other side, the ocean and the beach is my chapel of peace and serenity. Being by the ocean relaxes me, even if there are no waves to surf Just hanging out and watching the sunset is just fine to me. Walking on the sugar- like sand feels so cool on my feet; I love the feeling of the sand. Whenever I am mad, I go to the beach and figure it out there. I also love to surf whenever I can. It is a new hobby for me, but whenever I am doing it I love every minute of it. When I am in the water, I can feel that I am connected to it even down to the fresh fish smell of the ocean. I also love the battle between mother nature and my surf board: even though she has beat me countless times I learn to cooperate with her. Just the sound of my fins cutting through the waves like a razor slicing the hair on your skin, make me feel at home.

These two hobbies combine and make one person a tennis champion, a inspired surfer, Me, Adam Michaelis.