Traveling to many different lands, Melinda took time to jot down different things that she saw at different occasions that she would get to experience. She felt that this would be a good way of documenting what she saw. She never intended anyone of reading her journals, but it was just something that she enjoyed doing after her adventures. Meli found not only adventure at Joy Beach, she also found life. From sea turtles, to sand castles she found a land where happiness was in every part. This land of salt and sand gave her a new perspective on making the best with whatever you are given.