As the first big snowstorm of the winter season is about to hit, I can't help but think about warmer times. I instantly think about the beach and all the reasons to love the beach. Here are some of those reasons:

1. Being at the beach means the weather is warm. Although you can visit the beach during the winter months, going to the beach in general is done on beautiful days. With winter approaching, I'm constantly dreaming of warm days instead of the reality of the freezing cold I walk outside to.

2. The breeze when you get down to the water is refreshing. It is sure to cool you down instantly, no matter what the water temperature is. It is actually like getting a breath of fresh air. As it blows against your skin, it's easy to just take it all in.

3. The salt water works wonders on your skin. It clears out any cuts and soothes your skin. Salt water is an easy fix to your skin problems, just don't taste it.

4. The sun. Both a blessing and a curse, the sun give you the tan you've always wanted or the burn you've always wanted to avoid. A little vitamin D never hurt anyone but a lot of it, will cause more problems than it's worth.

5. Wave jumping is a simple form of entertainment. We have all crashed and bit the dust in the water, but we can all admit we laughed way harder when someone else took it a little harder. Wave crashing brings out the inner child in all of us and it's nice to go back in time to the simple things.

6. There is nothing like a nap on the beach. Wave jumping tires you out along with the worries of every day life. When you finally close your eyes while laying in the sand or in the beach chair, you drift off to the sounds of the crashing waves in the warmth of the sun and there is nothing better to fall asleep to.

7. No matter what, there's always something to do on the beach. Whether it's going for a walk, playing in the water or building sand castles, you'll never get bored (and if you are bored, take one of those naps).

8. Not all beaches are the same. Every beach has a different type of sand and atmosphere. Some have the boardwalk, some have rocky sand. Whatever you prefer, it's always nice to go to your favorite beach.

9. When you look back on previous trips and vacations, you'll tend to notice that the beach is probably involved in some way. Some people hate the beach and avoid beach vacations in general. I'm not one of those people. All of my favorite vacations include the beach. Looking back, I made the most memories on the beach or in the ocean. The only thing better than beach memories is actually being on the beach.

So as the winter season is about to begin, I'll be looking back on warmer days spent on the beach.