Every Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 sharp, Sarah E. Miller sat behind the sleek marble counter at L.A.’s trendiest architectural firm, Brick & Beyond. She was the first face clients saw—a human welcome mat, but make it fashion.
“Good morning, Brick & Beyond! You’ve reached Sarah—not the builder, but I do know how to lay down a solid foundation... of vibes,” she’d chirp into the phone, twirling her pen like a baton.
But come summer weekends? Oh honey, Sarah traded skyscrapers for sea breeze faster than you could say “out of office.”
Her escape? A boat called The Quackitect, co-owned by her two besties, Kyle and Marissa. (It was originally supposed to be named The Architect, but a typo on the registration made it funnier, so they just rolled with it.)
Every Saturday, Sarah slipped into one of her signature swimsuits—today it’s leopard print with more sass than a cat in sunglasses—and plopped herself right at the bow like she was posing for a sunscreen commercial.
“I'm not saying I'm the captain,” she’d giggle, “but I do point us toward snacks and sun.”
Sarah had a simple boat rule: barefoot always. Shoes were for boardrooms, not boats. She'd stretch out her legs, feeling the sun toast her toes while yelling out inspirational quotes like: “Live. Laugh. Lake.”
One time, as she was paddleboarding near a tiny island, she shouted back to the boat, “Guys! I just invented a new sport. It's called ‘Sit Up Paddleboarding’—you don’t stand, you just vibe.”
Her friends groaned, but she knew they secretly loved her jokes. Or at least tolerated them because she brought the best sandwiches. Turkey pesto with avocado—no crusts, because she was “all about that soft life.”
Every trip was full of salty sea air, laughter, sun-kissed selfies, and her pointing dramatically at clouds and saying, “That one looks like my ex’s excuses.”
And even when a rogue wave splashed her favorite floaty drink cup overboard, she simply declared:
“Looks like my iced coffee is taking a deep dive into career change—venti to sea intern.”
By Monday, she’d be back behind the desk at Brick & Beyond, professional as ever, but with a golden glow and a camera roll full of dockside memories.
As she put it:
“Some people do yoga to unwind. I prefer my downward dog with dolphins in the background.”
And honestly? Same.
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