I am thankful to live so close to the beaches!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
United States
March 17, 2016 1:27am CST
Recently I was talking to a friend who moved to a state she calls "the middle of no where" because the closest beach for her to travel is 2 hours away.
I live in Southern California and beaches are all over. I have yet to visit them all, but one day I would like to visit and explore more beaches! There are even hidden beaches that photographers visit that I'd love to visit too! The nearest beach to me is literally only 15 minutes away. I visit that particular beach very often ~ enough to purchase a yearly parking pass which reminds me that my boyfriend/I will need to renew next month!
Back to my topic - I never really thanked the fact that I live so close to the beaches! I am looking forward to Summers at the beach having a picnic. I don't like to swim in the beaches though - just the beautiful views, ocean breeze, fresh air, and especially during Sunrise/Sunset.
Are you thankful for any form of mother nature in your area? 
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@adelevans (162)
• Ilford, England
17 Mar 16
Not only the nature in the area. But all the natural things attract me. Beach, shore, woods, cool breeze, rain, water resources......literally they all are wonderful.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Oh yes ~ Earth in general is a blessing! If only we had more rain here though because we are in a major drought.
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@adelevans (162)
• Ilford, England
17 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby Climates are changing. But Asia and Australia is getting more rains.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
@adelevans It is getting hotter than usual for California. And also colder too. We are experiencing more rain just not enough to get us out of the drought. I agree climate is definitely changing!
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
17 Mar 16
15 minutes to the beach? That's really near! I am never very near to the beaches, but now I am blessed that at least the nearest beach is about an hour drive away, which is still considered near to me.
Yes, though I am staying in the city, I am always thankful for having a big park and playgrounds in the neighborhood, just within walking distance. So, I can bring my children to the park every day.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby Yes, that's one of the main reasons we bought this house, as I was attracted by the park. But, I didn't really go to the park until I have children. 
I used to go jogging in the morning on my own, and I have always been thinking if I stay here until I am old, perhaps I'll always spend time jogging or walking in the park until I am an old lady. It's such a nice feeling.
I used to go jogging in the morning on my own, and I have always been thinking if I stay here until I am old, perhaps I'll always spend time jogging or walking in the park until I am an old lady. It's such a nice feeling. 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Oh yes 15 minutes maybe a little less and to quite a handful of beaches. There are more along the coast ~ 45 mins, 1 hr, 2 hr, theres a lot. Hehe. But yes ~ 1 hour is still lovely.
That is great there are walking distance to parks and playgrounds - perfect for your kids. Thats a must have amenity of children.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@kaka135 Hehe you are no where close to being an old lady - but that is great you will have lots of uses for the park. Must love that amenity and fresh air too. 
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@LdeL0318 (6402)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby the view is definitely gorgeous.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
20 Mar 16
@LdeL0318 Very beautiful ~ thank you for sharing a photo!!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I would think it'd be a little cooler if you lived by a lake though ?? But I think it is due to the humidity? But I bet the view is gorgeous!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I agree ~ I need to take advantage of the beaches too!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Wow that's awesome you can enjoy fresh seafood for free or cheap prices! That's a nice perk of living nearby huh?
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@rina110383 (24495)
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17 Mar 16
We do have few trees here aside from the polluted air we inhale everyday. Still, thankful.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
I wish they planted more trees in my area ~ I'd love to smell clean air more often.
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby There are no more spaces to plant new big trees in our area. It would not also be safe to plant trees near our houses espacially during super typhoons or earhtquakes.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
20 Mar 16
@mammots Aw great point you make. IS it often there are typhoons or earthquakes for you?
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
That is great there is a lot of large trees in your area ~ that allows fresh air! I wish there was more trees here. [u][/u]
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
22 May 16
Yes a 40 minute drive to the nearest beach isn't bad. Better than no beach. I could not live without visiting the beach or river. It's just too lovely to not have that!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
Aw did you move away from the beach now?
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
19 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby I left when I graduated high school, thirty-seven years ago now. I moved back to NC twenty-one years ago but settled in a town about ninety minutes from the beach.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
17 Mar 16
I lived most of my life in New Jersey - an hour's ride to the Jersey Shore. Now I live in land-locked TN and do miss the ocean and the salt air. But we have the mountains to the left, the Cumberland Plateau and to the right the Smoky's and Blue Ridge. If I try real hard and close my eyes I can smell salt water once in a while LOL!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Aw that's cute! The close my eyes part But hey! You have paradise right in your backyard, a lovely swimming pool with mountain views and fresh air!
But hey! You have paradise right in your backyard, a lovely swimming pool with mountain views and fresh air! 1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
17 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby But no crabs or shrimp LOL - such is life.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I never been to Santa Barbara, but I'd love to visit the Bay Area some time!
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@TheHorse (207500)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby Santa Barbara is much prettier. The Bay Area is much larger, with more to do.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
3 Apr 16
yes i am very thankful the place where i live as my house is on road side so not worry for any vehicle problem at any time,station and all shop just under 1 KM fro my house even hospitals and other facilities but while i visit Sri Lanka and there my room is in just front of beach and i really like it as feel fresh and active after watching daily in morning and my dream is now to live near beach...
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
4 Apr 16
That sounds like a nice place to live and the beach is near also
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
4 Apr 16
@infatuatedbby yes while i saw beach i felt that hosue should be near it as it give fresh air and good thoughts and while visit sound of sea make you relax....
@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
22 Mar 16
Beautiful lady and amazing view! I love staring far into the azure sea and sky and breathing in the fresh air. I also love the steady sound of waves crashing on shore. It's cool to live near the beach, I wish I was.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I love the beach views and staring at the clear sky and the sounds of the waves too! Did you have fun visiting the beach last time with your friends??
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@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
22 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby Yasss...we organised a picnic and played beach volleyball. Thank goodness the weather was great on the day.
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
1 Nov 17
That is nice that you live close to a beach. That is nice to wake up and look out at that all that water. I love the picture of you. I grew up in Minneapolis and we were known for our lakes and I had a favorite one and brought the picture with me to Israel. I used to love to ride my bike around the lake.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Thanks! I totally forgot I even had this picture posted of me up on here I will take it down though haha! I love to ride my bike around the lakes here too!
I will take it down though haha! I love to ride my bike around the lakes here too!@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
2 Nov 17
@Hannihar Hahah because I have come across strange people on here (not you) but other people and I forgot my photo was on here. :)
Yes, I have a post about biking around the lake somewhere too!
@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
2 Nov 17
@infatuatedbby
Michelle, why are you taking the picture down? It is very nice. Maybe put one up about you riding around the lakes there?
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Mar 16
The beach is heaven to me infatuated.
I am in awe of your lovely beach there and you look so lovely friend.
I used to live right only 50 steps from the beach up North.
I miss it so.
Here I am thankful for the abundance of sun we get even though it is in the middle of nowhere not by the sea that I love.
Also I am grateful for the no humidity factor.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
Thank you! 
And wow ~ when you used to live like 50 steps away must be like paradise in your backyard! But that's good you have the lovely sun and there isn't any humidity where you're at.
And wow ~ when you used to live like 50 steps away must be like paradise in your backyard! But that's good you have the lovely sun and there isn't any humidity where you're at. 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
Wow that is far! But that is great you get to visit the beaches during the holiday.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Mar 16
I have never been to a rice field but when I visit relatives in Vietnam ~ I sure want to see them!
@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Mar 16
Yes, the Rockies. I live at the foot of Pikes Peak, and (especially when I lived in Denver) lots of fun stuff is only an hour away.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Sounds like lots of adventures you can do at Pikes Peak and nearby!
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby - I no longer ski or snowboard, but the summer is awesome.
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