We change so our daily life aspects change, and our daily life routine also changes. You had been living in a structured routine because your life allowed it and needed it. You needed that disciplined life. Reading your post reminded me that our daily planned life works according to needs and aspects of life, it's variable from person to person, time to time. Sometimes life needs a strict lifestyle, sometimes you need flexibility...
the smell of wet sand is something that connects us at least to me personally I feel very good.
Really a great way to connect yourself to Mother Nature... Thanks for sharing...