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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.

Emma Morris

Jul 11, 2018

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

Emma Morris

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

1. You always have sand in your car

2. You have more beach towels than bath towels

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

4. Your tan lines are insane

5. You grew up eating seafood

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

7. You have 67 beach coolers in your garage

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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