Years ago in a sociology class we were given an assignment; go somewhere we were familiar with, by ourselves, but write about the place as if you had never been there. Instead of writing it in a essay form, write a letter to a friend or a family member about this place. Look for new things in this familiar place, stretch yourself to include details you never noticed before. If you are at a beach go so far as to pretend you have never been to a beach in your life. Explain in your letter what sand looks like, what it feels like, what the ocean sounds like. Assume that the person you're writing the letter to has never been to this place. Feel wonder and amazement and feel free to exaggerate about this exotic new location. Now get back to work!