My Summer Loves

There are so many things to love about summer. So I will start off by saying what I DON'T like about summer! It's hot. And I know everyone around the earth in warmer places than this scream heat?? you don't KNOW heat girl! Actually I do. I went many years ago to Malaysia in there hot season. Now that was what a friend of mine would call 'stupid hot'. Really, I have never felt anything like that. From the wall of heat that hits you when leaving the airport, to the hike in the jungle at nearly 45Celcius with the humidity, as well as the massive sunburn I got BEFORE doing that hike in the jungle, I would say I have experienced 'heat'. And I don't like it.

Now that's out of the way, on to what I love about Summer....

I love the smell of the earth after a summer rainstorm. You can actually smell the air change right before it rains, and especially when there is a thunderstorm. One of the best things is to lay on a towel in soft grass under a big tree, and have a nap while a gentle breeze wafts over you. Camping. The smell of suntan lotion. Walking through sand on a beach. The sound of sprinklers on neighbors lawns makes me smile. The variety of fruits (and veggies for you mom!) that are available (and cheap!). Picking berries. Laying on the grass looking up at the unending blue sky, and seeing different images in any passing clouds. The sound of children playing in water makes me feel young. Water fights. Going for a boat ride, even on a ferry. Road trips. Meeting tourists and giving them hints on the best places nearby to do things. Picnics with potato salad and hot dogs burnt over the campfire. Flower gardens in full bloom. Orange crush pop. Watching 'The 7 Year Itch' and 'White Christmas' in July. I love that Christmas is that much closer!! School supplies! I always feel tempted to buy a new set of pencil crayons or regular crayons just because. The smell of a freshly cut lawn. Corn on the cob. Driving in the car with the windows open, blasting some kind of summertime music. The smell of a campfire.

Now, the winner of my most favorite thing about summer - the long summer days. I love that there is still light around 9pm and the sun is up again around 5am. If I could only pick one thing about summer to love, this would be it.