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It's been one helluva year, one that we're praying we'll never experience again. Instead, let's make it one helluva summer, ladies! We're looking good, we're feeling good, and there's no time like the present to have a jolly good time. No more quarantine, no more toxic people, and no sunburns - only bomb tans. This summer is all about you, boo! So start acting like it with this cute little list I compiled especially for you below. 

Welcome to Wednesday, everyone! We hope you're having a wonderful week and that you haven't run out of energy to do what you need to do yet. But in case you did, you have found yourselves in the right place today, because like we do every week, we're bringing you a collection of amazing pictures, each worth more than 1000 words, to give you the inspiration you need to finish this week off strong. 

They're funny, they're cool, and they show off exactly why animals and nature are so, so amazing. These pictures will make you smile and get your imagination spinning. We hope the rest of your week goes amazingly, that you enjoy every bit of it, and for more animal inspiration, come next next week.

We know that summer is technically over. But it is never over in our hearts, and we miss hanging out at the beach so so much. So, we decided that we wanna feel the sun on our skin and the wind in our hair through some wholesome pictures of animals absolutely loving the beach. 

It's not just the animals you expect enjoying the beach either. It's cats and kangaroos and elephants. Everyone loves the beach, and we love all of these animals. These pics are for anyone looking for some summery feels, and we hope they bring you at least a hint of the joy they brought us. And if summer is not your thing, here are some cats enjoying autumn. 

This is simply too cute! We've seen cats exploring the beach before, relatively happy, but not Pumpkin. According to his owner, Pumpkin hates the wind! Well, only because he has CH (Cerebellar Hypoplasia).

Written on Pumpkin's Facebook description bio, "it affects the part of my brain that controls my motor skills, but it doesn't slow me down! Also, I make funny faces in the wind." And does it ever! Those funny/angry faces Pumpkin makes in the wind went viral and everyone can't get enough of this adorable angry cat! Truth be told, we can't get enough of him either! He manages to express our inner selves so purrfection. 

Thank you, Pumpkin. 2020 needed you! You can follow the wonderful Pumpkin on Facebook and Instagram! 

Summer may be coming to a close, but would it blow your mind if I told you that the lack of international travel wasn't the worst thing that came out of it? Hard to believe, I know, but wait until you see the Brokini. The what, I hear you ask? The Brokini, aka, the bikini for bros. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's a thing. Don't believe me? Scroll down and see the latest fashion fail of the week for yourself. And yes, it's as bad as it sounds.

If you ever wondered what some of your favorite characters would look like with weird tan lines, then wonder no more, because French artist Linda Bouderbala has got you covered. The art director's project titled 'First day at the beach!' shows you what characters from The Simpsons to The Flintstones to Dora The Explorer and many more would look like wearing their swimsuits. Check them out below! 

Andoni Bastarrika is a self-taught, Spanish street artist who has been creating the most incredible and realistic sand sculptures for the past ten years. Bastarrika works anywhere between six to twelve hours creating each sculpture and uses between 1,100 lb and 3,300 lb of sand for each one. Once they are complete, he leaves them to be enjoyed by the public before the wind takes them away. From animals to mermaids, Bastarrika's sculptures are mesmerizing and intricate and you can enjoy a selection of them below. 

Willy Thuan is a French photographer who started to travel the world early and never stopped until he settled in Thailand in 1994. Then for the past 25 years, his passion for photography has taken him to every corner of Thailand. He has been a Phuket blogger since January 2011. 

One day, during a casual lunch with friends on the Bangtao beach in Phuket, he saw this baby elephant walking towards the water and with the instincts of an experienced photographer, he started taking photos. 

On his blog, he recalls that day: "I saw a small elephant walking alone toward the water and I, of course, thought he would stop there and wait. But no, once approaching the sea, he just started to run faster and rammed into the waves like the kid he was! He came in and out several times; his mahout was casually waiting nearby, apparently used to the elephant's behaviour. The elephant suddenly did something hilarious, totally unexpected: he put his head into the sand and pushed himself forward. I happened to carry a 28-300 mm lens on that day, giving me this perspective, and the photo of a lifetime"

Soooo cute! 

Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to Nathan & Winnie the Beach Cats! 

Meet Nathan and Winnie, two adventurous lil panthers who are masters at swimming! Thanks to their two "crazy cat pawrents," these two rescue kitties are living their best lives!