I am a girl from Northern Virginia where there are mostly big houses and highways and not much else but a few shopping malls. Unless you live near the Potomac River, you do not get to see the water very much. I see mostly trees and houses which can get boring from time to time, but when I started college in Norfolk, I found myself spending time in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach has a slower paced feel to it. Since being here, I haven't felt rushed to go from place to place or to stay busy every day. I feel like I can get done what I want to be done in a timely manner. In other words, time stands still. I also don't see as much traffic here. In my hometown, every road and highway is constantly backed up no matter what day or time it was. In Virginia Beach, there is usually only traffic during the holidays or when there is an accident on highway 64 or 264.

There is so much to do. From going to the beach or thrift shopping, there is always so much around every corner. Even in the surrounding cities, there is always so much to do. Museums, restaurants, and sightseeing are among some of my favorites. One of my favorite things to do is to drive around Virginia Beach just to see all the awesome things it has to offer (and the pretty houses too).

The oceanfront is beautiful at all times of the day. It is the perfect height for waves and clear blue waters. I love to go down there during finals week and sit on the beach to recharge. Down there is one of my favorite pizza places: Dough Boys. I remember my first time there with my dad and it is still one of my favorite places to go near the beach because of the memories made.

I think Virginia Beach has become the place I could see moving to after college. It has become my home. I feel most comfortable here because of the things it offers and the slow pace of life feel to it. If there is one thing I could say about Virginia Beach I would say that it has a diverse and colorful feel that makes it seem bright and cheerful. I know I am so glad to go to a college right by this city and I wouldn't want to change that.