Teresa Diaz
A Live the Life Blogger
Teresa is a native of the Empire State but has been “Living the Life” in Virginia Beach since 1976. After graduating from Kellam High School, she worked with a local law firm until beginning her career with the City of Virginia Beach in 1999.
A published writer, Teresa enjoys traveling, meeting new people, reading and keeping up with current events. Her favorite ways to Live the Life include planning mini “staycations” at the beach, walking her dogs at Mt. Trashmore and leisurely enjoying the various festivals and events at the Oceanfront and Town Center. A true ambassador at heart, Teresa is proud to be one of Virginia Beach’s biggest fans and is quick to tell others why Virginia Beach is the greatest city in the country.
Teresa and her husband, Richard, are the proud parents of a son, Joe, and continue living happily ever after in Virginia Beach with their three dogs.
Author Entries
Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Teresa Diaz
 It’s no secret Virginia Beach is a great vacation destination. The sun, sand, and surf are obvious draws but once you’re here, it’s clear we have a lot more to offer. Fabulous restaurants, tons of open space, diverse shopping, great fishing, cool attractions like our world-class aquarium, golfing, the list goes on. It’s an easy city to fall in love with and many visitors end up becoming residents. Clearly I’m biased, as that is I came to “Live the Life” in 1976. My parents decided they’d had enough of city life and wanted to raise their family “in the country.” (You had to know VB in 1976 to get that last part.) One vacation later, the moving van was packed before we could say “Virginia is for Lovers!” Yes, life is good here. We’ve known that for a while but this week, the financial news website 24/7 Wall Street named Virginia Beach the second best city in the nation for raising a family. Kudos to first place holder, Madison, WI. The news website said, “Virginia Beach is extremely prosperous, due in large part to the presence of several military bases in the area. It has the eighth-lowest rate of violent crime among major cities and the fifth-lowest unemployment rate. It also has the second-largest acreage of parkland per capita, behind only New Orleans, which has suffered huge population losses in recent years. Virginia Beach also has one of the highest numbers of playgrounds per capita in the country.” Nice!
Earlier this month , 24/7 Wall Street ranked Virginia Beach as the best run city in America. Women’s Health magazine ranked our fair city as the seventh healthiest city in America. Yes, Virginia Beach is a great place to visit and a great place to live. Come see for yourself………we’d love to have you!
 Now is the perfect time to start planning a trip to Virginia Beach.
Tags: #2 city in America to raise a family, Best Run City in America, fishing in Virginia Beach, fun in Virginia Beach, golfing in Virginia Beach, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach dining, Virginia Beach vacations
Posted in Beaches, Culinary / Dining, Fishing, Golf, Living the Life, The Beach Report
Friday, January 13th, 2012 by Teresa Diaz
Hmm, Friday the 13th……..are you superstitious? According to Wikipedia, the fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia……..say that three times really fast! Or even once - correctly!
Either way, whatever your feeling about the date is, it’s Friday so how bad can the day really be? We’re headed into the weekend and another very cool week in Virginia Beach. Why? It’s the beginning of Virginia Beach Restaurant Week, a perfect time to experience some of the fabulous restaurants we have across the city.
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Tags: Virginia Beach fine dining, Virginia Beach Restaurant Week
Posted in Culinary / Dining, Events, Living the Life, The Beach Report
Friday, January 6th, 2012 by Teresa Diaz
 A Humpback whale playing off Cape Henry, Virginia Beach, VA Happy New Year! 2012 is definitely off to a exciting start in Virginia Beach. The weather took a little dip mid-week but we’re expecting 63 degrees and sunny skies for the next few days – the perfect time for an outing to the Oceanfront, a hike in one of our parks or a peaceful bike ride out in the county. However, if you’re looking for a truly unique Virginia Beach experience, look no further than right off our coast. This week, the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team confirmed that there are four humpback whales in the waters off the Cape Henry Lighthouse!
Note: The photos appearing with this blog were taken this week and are courtesy of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
One of the larger species of baleen whales, adult humpback whales range in length from 39 to 52 ft. and weigh approximately 79,000 lbs. Although they can seem imposing, whales are often referred to as “gentle giants.” To give you a better idea of their immense size, look at this Wiki sketch comparing this mammal to an adult human:
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Tags: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Whale Watching, Winter Wildlife Boat Trips
Posted in Fishing, Living the Life, The Beach Report, The Great Outdoors
Friday, December 16th, 2011 by Teresa Diaz
We’re getting down to the wire………only 12 hours left to enter your favorite holiday recipe in our contest to win an all expense paid trip for two to Virginia Beach. Last week we blogged about it right here on ShoreLines. Have YOU entered yet? No worries, there’s still time - the contest ends at midnight tonight!
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Tags: 12 Day of Christmas Coastal Food Tours Getaway Giveaway, Boardwalk Food Tour, Culinary Institute of Virginia, Granby Street Food Tour, Vir, Virginia Beach
Posted in Culinary / Dining, Events, Living the Life, The Beach Report
Friday, December 9th, 2011 by Teresa Diaz
Sharing recipes and getting together to cook for the holidays is a favorite American past-time and this year, it could also land someone an all expense paid trip to “Live the Life” in Virginia Beach.
With holiday celebrations in full swing, families across the country are spending extra hours in the kitchen whipping up tried-and-true recipes for perfect holiday meals, the tastiest treats and the most delectable hors d’oeuvres. The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau has created the “12 Days of Christmas” Coastal Food Tours Getaway Giveaway Contest, a virtual cooking competition which will earn the winner a three-day, two-night stay in Virginia Beach for two people, with the chance to experience the new Coastal Food Tours program.
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Tags: 12 Day of Christmas Coastal Food Tours Getaway Giveaway, Boardwalk Food Tour, Culinary Institute of Virginia, Granby Street Food Tour, recipe contests, Virginia Aquarium, Virginia Beach Facebook page
Posted in Culinary / Dining, Events, Living the Life, The Beach Report, Travel Deals
Friday, November 11th, 2011 by Teresa Diaz
The 2011 holiday season is coming up pretty quickly and you’re definitely going to want your family to join in ALL the reindeer games in Virginia Beach! Here are a few highlights of what’s to come:
McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach - Opens Friday, Nov. 18 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Remember to get your walk or run in before sundown during those dates as the boardwalk will be CLOSED to pedestrians from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. beginning Nov. 17. A special event, Walk Through the Lights, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk.
Holiday Festival of Trees Gala & Auctions at the Virginia Beach Convention Center- Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Holly Festival of Trees Breakfast with Santa at the Virginia Beach Convention Center- Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10:00 a.m.
The Founders lllumination 20th Anniversary
This fabulous day of family fun begins at noon on Sunday, Nov. 27th.
Surf-N-Santa 10 Miler & Fitness Expo - Dec. 2nd & 3rd
The 2nd Annual Samuel Adams Surf-n-Santa 10 Miler starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on 19th Street. All santas will run through the oceanfront area, under the lights, through local neighborhoods and finish inside the Convention Center for a Rockin’ Holiday Party.
Holiday Parade at the Beach - Saturday, Dec. 3. Begins at 5:30 p.m. and travels North on Atlantic Avenue from 15th to 25th Street.
But wait, there are many more ways to get your jingle on in Virginia Beach! For more ideas on how to celebrate the season, visit our website and BeachStreetUSA . We’ll also post a current listing every Friday on Facebook.
See you at the Beach!
Tags: 2011 holiday fun, BeachStreetUSA, Breakfast with Santa, Founders Inn Illumination, Holiday Parade at the Beach, Holly Festival of Trees, McDonald's Holiday Lights at the Beach, Surf-n-Santa 10-Miler, Virginia Beach - Live the Life Facebook page
Posted in Events, Living the Life, The Beach Report, With The Kids
Friday, October 28th, 2011 by Teresa Diaz
When it comes to holidays, we know how to have fun in Virginia Beach . If you’re in town over the next few days, you’re in for a real treat!
There are a slew of awesome happenings all over the city. Here are a few….some for the whole family and some few that are definitely NOT for the young or faint-hearted!
Happy Halloween!
Blue Moon Wicked 10K
Halloween Town & Treat
Pumpkin Patch Party
Halloween at the Mall
Hunt Club Farm’s Fall Harvest Fair
Hunt Club’s Haunted Hayride & Halloween Festival
 Haunted 3-D Fun House
Nightmare Mansion
Pirate Ghost Ride
Want even more ideas? Check out the “This Week in Virginia Beach” post on our Facebook page!
Tags: Blue Moon Wicked 10K, Haunted 3-D Fun House, Howl O Scream, Hunt Club Farms, Nightmare Mansion, Pirate Ghost Ride, Town Center of Virginia Beach, VB Farmers Market
Posted in Events, Living the Life, The Beach Report, With The Kids
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