Well, okay, vacation has come and gone (sadly), but that doesn’t mean that I can’t share some cool summer pics with ya! Lately (i.e. the past 5 years), my vacay hot spot has been Topsail Island, North Carolina. Truthfully, it’s great. I just love the detoxifying nature of it all. You know, like, I don’t need a vacation after my vacation kind of detox. Yep, I’m still active on social media (so it’s not a digital detox), but it’s a place to go and exercise (yes on vacation) and spend time in nature.
I feel like people should spend more time in nature. I mean, not necessarily less time anywhere else, but just…more time in nature.
Hmm…food for thought on this lovely Thursday. Mother (nature) knows best, right? (I think) when people spend more time outside, surrounded by beautiful things, they just feel better. I’m no scientist, but it definitely holds true for me.
Topsail Island Pictures:
Do you LOVE to spend time in nature? What’s your favorite thing to do? XOXO
-Kristin
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thedancingrunner
You are just adorable and HOT STUFF in those beach pictures, ma’am! Sounds like you had a beautiful summer indeed!!!
Kristin
Haha THANKS Chelsea!! You are so so sweet! It’s been a GREAT summer! Excited to be back blogging!! 🙂
GratuitousRex
I had to Google Topsail Island. So cool that places like that are in our own country. .. looks like a great vacation. Well done
Kristin
That’s awesome you googled it! It’s beautiful! Growing up my mom would stay there in the summers! A great place to be! Very charming! 😊
GratuitousRex
Good times. We have nice barrier islands like that here in the Long Island ny and NJ areas. I don’t go nearly enough.
Kristin
Sounds amazing!
GratuitousRex
Nature. Yeah I need to get out of Brooklyn more.
Kristin
Haha!! 😛
lifeconfusions
These are beautiful pictures!! Looks like a great day 🙂
I love spending time outside and just watch the sun spread it’s different colors across the sky ! ^_^
Kristin
Thank you so much!! 🙂 Wow, sounds absolutely amazing! How inspiring!! Thanks for your comment! Have a fabulous day! XOXO
lifeconfusions
It was a pleasure going through your blog. Would definitely come back for more of your positive vibes ! Thanks for having me 🙂
Have a splendid weekend yourself Kristin ❤
Kristin
Awww thank you!! You as well! Thanks for your kindness! 💗
lifeconfusions
You are most welcome Kristin,Hope to see you around ❤
veryrach
You are right. Spending time in Nature just makes you feel better. I love hiking! It’s one of my favorite outdoor activities.
Kristin
Hiking is great! Totally need to do more of it! You’re awesome! XOXO
Professor VJ Duke
Nice! I think the dog is awesome as well.
Kristin
Thank you!! 🙂 Prince is a sweet dude!!
Professor VJ Duke
I would give him a few pets and kisses, I’m thinking.
Kristin
Haha 🙂
sindel17
Loving the black & white dog on the beach pics! He’s so photogenic! Looks lovely. (You & hubby are adorable too!)
Kristin
Thanks so much!! Very kind and sweet! I appreciate your sweetness very much! Have a wonderful day! XOXO
Shauna841505
Oh my gosh it’s so pretty!!! Looks like you had a great time! And seriously, AMAZING beach body! 🙂
Kristin
Wow, I’m overwhelmed with sweetness! Thank you so much! Just so so kind! THANK YOU! I appreciate your love! Yep, Topsail Island is amazing! 🙂 XOXO
littlemoreeachday
I love North Carolina! I lived there for 4 years in my twenties and have told my husband it’s on the list of places we’d move if they offered me a job. 🙂
Kristin
I love it, too!! Totally a great place to live!! That’s so cool you lived there in your 20s! Neat! XOXO
Heather @ HeatherRunsFast.com
We vacationed in NC throughout my childhood and I LOVE IT there! Looks like you had a blast. You’re pics are great and you look hott guuuuuurl!
Kristin
Haha Heather thank you!! So so sweet!! So happy to hear from you!! Have a wonderful weekend!! 💗💗
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch
I love doing things outside in nature…I think there are more fun and exciting things to do outdoors than there are indoors (and usually cheaper too!). But I’m usually not a “let’s lay out and look at the stars” type of girl haha at night I’m all about laying on the couch watching tv. I’m a little bit of both I guess! GIRL YOUR BOD. I can’t. I just can’t. Haha have a great weekend!
Kristin
Haha you are so sweet!! Kisses and yes I’m a hang at home kind of girl, too! Definitely! I love getting outside but it’s so nice to relax inside! I hope you have a beyond fabulous weekend! You’re the best!! 💗💗
Just a Running Chick
OMG We’ve been going to North Topsail for over 25 years!! I absolutely cannot believe you were there! Maybe one day we’ll be there at the same time! 🙂 I’ve seriously thought about moving near there.
Kristin
Oh wow that’s so cool!! Like nobody knows about Topsail!! We will definitely have to meet up sometime next summer (if we are both there). I think I’m going in August next summer!! I went June 20th this summer! We stayed until the beginning of July! Too cool!! That’s seriously exciting! I love Topsail SO much!💗💗