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7 Ways You Know You're From the Beach, And Always Will Be

If you grew up swimming in the ocean, you know the constant struggle of having sand in your car.

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7 Ways You Know You're From the Beach, And Always Will Be
Emma Morris

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I grew up in Virginia Beach, one of the greatest places on earth. I can ride my bike to the beach from my house and I go nearly every day in the summer. I even got the 'Biggest Beach Bum' senior superlative at my high school. Now that I'm moving to Charlottesville, I will be meeting people from all different places who may not understand the ways of beach life I grew up around.

1. You always have sand in your car

No matter how many times you shake out your towel or wipe off your feet, those pesky sand particles will ALWAYS find a way in.

2. You have more beach towels than bath towels

Often times when I need a bath towel, I just use a beach towel. Our laundry room is full of them.

3. You have swallowed enough salt water in your lifetime to fill an entire ocean

After years of swimming and being knocked over by waves, I have swallowed tons of salt water. The taste doesn't even phase me anymore.

4. Your tan lines are insane

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No matter how much sunscreen you use, the sun still finds a way to get to you. Sometimes this means awkward, long-lasting tan lines.

5. You grew up eating seafood

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Shrimp, crab legs, fish, and more... seafood is an entire food group itself if you're from the beach. There are almost more seafood restaurants that fast food restaurants.

6. You have gotten up to see the sunrise at the beach plenty of times

Anyone who lives at the beach knows there is nothing more beautiful than a beach sunrise. Cheesy as it may sound, it is well worth getting up early to see.

7. You have 67 beach coolers in your garage

For me at least, I know we have WAY too many coolers. But hey, on a hot day at the beach, they come in handy.

Beach life is the best. I can't wait to move to the mountains and start my next chapter in life, but Virginia Beach will always be home.

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