As a basic white girl, I adore the fall. I cannot get enough of pumpkin-anything and everything, sweater weather, and the official transition into UGG season. The changing season signifies something bigger though: The imminent arrival of winter. Winter brings freezing temperatures, leaving extra early to clear off the snow from your car (and then sitting in it for 20 minutes while it warms up), and ice. Not to mention suffocating in 4 layers of clothing in an effort to stay remotely warm. As if you even needed them, here are 7 reasons to convince you it’s time to pack your bags and move to the beach:
You’ll be more active.
Sunshine and warmer weather drives people outside. You’ll be way healthier and think of the crazy good shape you’ll be in. Even when temperatures start to drop (read: low to mid-60’s), the sand and ocean will be calling for you.
Sunshine makes you happy.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately abbreviated as SAD) occurs when your body becomes depressed due to lack of sunshine or a change in the weather. It’s a real thing- as a species we are naturally inclined to soak up the sun. Shacking up in actual paradise will release all those super SAD thoughts.
Your skin will thank you.
Hello Vitamin D! Your skin will literally be GLOWING from all that sunshine.
Bring on the good vibes.
If you’ve ever been to a yoga class or meditated, you’ll know that the music associated with calming the mind and body is often ocean waves. The sound of the ocean universally calms us and brings us peace. Add in the scenic view and the salty fresh air and you’ll be more peaceful than your evening bath and glass of wine.
Salt water basically solves everything.
Salt water is good for healing the body- acne, wounds, and boosts your immune system. It might even stave off wrinkles. Also, how good does your hair look when you swim in the ocean? That could be your life.
The beach will make you friskier.
There’s something about being at the beach that makes you want to get down and dirty. Maybe it’s the fresh air or maybe the ocean itself is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Regardless, living by the beach basically gives you the guarantee that you’ll be getting some on the reg.
All that eye candy.
Scenic ocean views and half naked hot bods roaming around…does this even require more of an explanation?
Basically if you want to be the version of you that is constantly getting laid, totally relaxed, and in really good shape, you should probably move to the beach.