Oh What Do You Do in the Summertime

There are some things that I really love about the summertime, and I thought I would share those with you.

• Not working 40+ hours each week
• Hanging clean laundry on the line: I think this is an acquired taste like corn tortillas with melted cheese and pickle on it. I love the crunchiness of towels and jeans after they have been line-dried. And they smell so good.
• Summer rain storms. The smell...the warm puddles to jump in. Good stuff.
• Driving with the windows down: you can't do this when it's too hot though. It's more of an evening or morning activity.
• Ultimate Frisbee. So much fun! If you're in town and want to join in a game, we play twice a week. Just let me know :)
• Running outside. I haven't done enough of this so far. Also this has to be a morning or evening activity.
• Sleeping in
• Snowie shacks: I've always loved a good snowie. Add some cream on there and it is even better. Also a good way to make a fat-free snack not so fat-free. If you haven't tried it though, you need to. Tiger's blood with cream (or ice-cream). Yum!
• Popsicles. One is definitely not enough. I love the giant otter pop types at Wal-Mart and I always eat at least two, maybe more at one time. Twin-pops are also good, classic. And I love a Big Stick, it's a yellow-orange swirled dream-come-true.
• Summer school. It's great to finish a class in half the time. Stressful, yes, but worth it.
• Swimming! Fortunately both my brothers live in condo neighborhoods that have swimming pools, so this activity is free to me. Here's a hint (for the girls reading this): being comfortable in a swimsuit has less to do with how you feel about your body, and more to do with finding a great swimsuit. It might cost more, but it's worth it to feel cute in a swimming suit.
  
• BBQs. Grilled hot dogs are good.
• Outdoor movies
• Indoor movies. Not as fun as outdoor movies, but there are always great movies that come out during the summer.

I may have missed some of my favorite things, but still, a pretty good list. I hope that you've been enjoying your summer as much as I have been enjoying mine. Take time to appreciate the small things. Life is good!