The lazy days of summer are upon us. I got to thinking about the summer and how I love it.
Here’s why I love summer:
1. Many hours of daylight.
I am a morning person and I love to exercise in the morning. That being said, it sure is hard to get up at 4:30 am in the winter. It’s dark and it’s cold and it feels like the middle of the night. In the summer, it’s getting light out at 4:30 am so it is much easier to get up.
I find that I have more energy in the afternoon as well.
2. I’m more in tune with my body.
I am a big believer in intuition. Our ‘gut’ tells us things, we don’t always listen though. Since I feel more relaxed, I am better able to be still and listen to my body. I am evolving from a Ballet/Barre routine to an all yoga routine. Yoga and stretching is just what my body needs right now. We are out kayaking twice a week and we paddle for almost 3 hours at a time; that is plenty of an upper body workout.
3. It’s easier to eat healthy.
There are so many yummy fruits in season, it’s hard to decide which ones to eat each day. Having all this fruit goes a long way to curbing my sweet tooth. On a side note, there are no Peep holidays in the summer, so it is easier for me to resist sweets. Although the siren call of the Dairy Queen Blizzard is hard to resist.
4. Kayaking.
What can I say? I love kayaking more than anything. I can be having the most stressful day, but once I’m out on the water, all of that disappears. I always sleep wonderfully after being outside all day.
5. Chipmunks!
It’s so much fun to come downstairs every day and have chipmunks sitting on our front and back steps, waiting for their breakfasts. They love blueberries! I think because they are sweet and a perfect size for them.
6. Dairy Queen Blizzards.
I love Dairy Queen Blizzards even more than Peeps. We had to change our routine this year though, since our favorite Dairy Queen has relocated. Thanks to a tip from the owner of our favorite deli, we now enjoy yummy frozen yogurt from the local Mobile station. I’m partial to the salted caramel. And, to make things even better, there are lots of toppings to choose from. We can have anything from M&Ms, to heath bar, to sprinkles.
So what are some of your favorite summer things?
New England Nomad
June 14, 2017
Outdoor photography!
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Judith Brady
June 14, 2017
Sounds wonderful.I am happy you are enjoying yourself!
I love enjoying all the lush greenery and flower pots on my deck and hearing the songbirds out there!
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Nancy Loderick
June 14, 2017
Hi Miss Judi,
I’m glad you are enjoying your own little paradise! 🙂
Nancy
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Ralph
June 14, 2017
Hi dear Nancy 🙂
That’s easy. I hate the cold. Brrr !
Take care my friend.
Ralph ❤
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Nancy Loderick
June 14, 2017
Dear friend Ralph,
I can take the cold more than I can take the extreme heat. Although I don’t say that in the middle of winter when I am wishing for a heat wave! 🙂
Nancy
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mikemjensen
June 14, 2017
Long days, kayaks, and Blizzards (or ice cream-I’m not picky). I can go for those in particular. Many happy hours are sent atop the Kayak, but I also like to have a fishing rod in my hand too.
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Judy Rodgers
June 21, 2017
Working in my garden and long walks on the beach.
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Nancy Loderick
June 27, 2017
Hi Judy,
Thanks for your comment. I used to love working in my garden until the Japanese beetles came along and ate everything!
Nancy
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Bette A. Stevens
June 27, 2017
Flower gardens, fresh fruits and veggies, butterflies and occasional day trips to the coast. YAY, SUMMER! 🙂 xo
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Nancy Loderick
June 27, 2017
Hi Bette,
Thanks for your thoughts. I’m with you on loving summer. I just love all the fresh fruits too.
Nancy
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in
July 4, 2017
What a tantalizing pic. Am gonna go get some ice cream right now.
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