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Orange and white, the colors of this small seemingly stray cat shone brilliantly next to my black
knee-high boots as it rubbed against them. I was careful not to kick the cat as I moved inches to
the left; hoping to discourage further contact as I spoke with a native Jacksonville resident.

Aah, my shoulders began to relax as the white water rushed over my body. I breathed deeply, fell
to the right of the board, stood up, grabbed the nose of the board, turned, and walked toward Sam
and deeper into the ocean. She knew the anxiety I felt and coached me into comfort.