Everyone has their little place they go to get away from the stress of life. This is a place where they can go to relax and put everything behind them. There is a small lake out in Sweet Valley that I go to when I need a break from the stress in life; be it from school, women, or even parents. I just grab my fishing pole and tackle-box, hop in the car, buy a six-pack and go for a short ride to the lake. When I get there I can just sit down by my tree, relax and enjoy nature at its best. Out at the lake, the only things around to keep me company are the animals and Mother Nature.
             One of the greatest qualities about this place is that it is secluded from all other housing developments. That means no noisy cars or people, just peace and quiet. Quiet enough that the only things that you hear are the water crashing against the shore and wind whispering through the treetops. Sometimes if you listen close enough you can hear the fish splashing around in the water, the peaceful sounds of the birds chirping as they fly by and the squirrels Scavenging through the leaves looking for their dinner. Anywhere else you might find these noises annoying, but at my lakeside retreat, they are perfectly acceptable.
             As I stare out at the water, I am forced to notice the small smooth ripples that seem to run across the entire lake. It seems to put me in a trance, sometimes making me forget that I have my pole in the water. The ducks and geese fly by and land on the lake like divers plunging into a huge pool. The croaking of the frogs almost sounds like a chorus whose song that echoes around the entire lake. The fishermen row their boats around the lake trying to catch their prize fish. As for me, I really don't care whether I catch anything or not. My reason for coming here is to relax and pass the time.
             As I look up at the sky, I notice that from a distance it looks like it is attached to the tops of the trees. The clouds ...