Ah yes, the summer is coming to a rapid end. And in spite of the extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat and absurd humidity I managed to have the best summer I’ve had in decades. Honestly, I don’t remember the last time I fully enjoyed a season quite like this…
* I embraced my ‘Inner Athlete’ by playing many, many, many, many, many, many, rounds of golf.
* I participated in two different golf outings for charity.
* I went to countless barbeques and fun-filled birthday celebrations.
* I’ve grown closer to my inner circle of friends.
* I re-connected with an old friend.
* I was able to spend more time with my brother Abercrombie and with my nephew MDW than I have in the past seven YEARS. [Hooray for divorce!]
* I hung out with my 90 year old Grandfather ‘Poppa Sye’ while taking him on his daily ‘Errands’ and ‘Psychical Therapy’ appointments.
* I listened to my 14 year old son flourish into a talented Guitar Player.
* My son and I baked brownies, stayed up late watching movies, entertained guests, held slumber parties, ordered one too many pizzas, while I tried clinging tenaciously to the last days of his youth before he starts high school.
* I drove with the windows down and the music turned up.
* I watched my favorite Trashy Reality TV Shows.
* I haphazardly entered into a Burger Eating Contest and lost. Badly.
* I worked really hard. On my tan.
* I took thousands of photos.
* I met fellow bloggers for the first time in Real Life.
* I swam.
* I laughed a lot.
* I ate when I was hungry.
* I slept when I was tired.
* I made unforgettable memories.
* I thoroughly took advantage of living the life of leisure.
* And, I partied like a Rock Star.
Alas, all good things must eventually come to an end.
While I’ve loved every second shared with my family and friends, it’s a new week, a new month, and the new school year is about to begin. Considering I am the type of person who thrives more when my life is structured, the time has come for me to refocus.
I am absolutely ready to get back on a normal schedule, really writing again [both here on this blog and finishing my book] and I’m ready to start ‘Doing Things Differently’ once more.
Good-bye, Summer. It was fun while it lasted.
I really learned how to live in the moment!
I REALLY hope YOU are feeling better Bob?
Thanks Mom!
xoxoxo
That's part of the reason I moved BACK from CA to NJ.
I missed actual seasons. I need that sense of renewal!
You need a vacation – BADLY!
I love all the positive things you can look back on for this summer! I'm so happy for you!!! And I love that in one of your past recent posts, you decided to spend more quality time with loved ones. These are things you will never regret. I'm trying to do the same because when we are younger, we don't really realize what life's priorities are. I guess we all have to figure it out since we are all works in progress. Oh, before I forget, I sent you a friend request on facebook, using my real name. You will figure out it is me though because we have some friends in common like Michelle from One of a Kind Wisconsin, Speedy, and dcr. <3
AMEN!
I want your summer!!!
i'm not ready for summer to end. it was really good for me. yes ma'am.
Sounds like you had a blast! My summer was fairly normal. Went on a camping trip, worked, planned for my wedding, and visited with family. I'm ready for the fall!
Aw, hell no.
You just don't walk past that little nugget without some details, chica.
We gotta know about the burger contest. Given your gift for spinning a yarn, I wanna hear how you signed up for (or got signed up for) a burger contest and how it turned out. For someone who has shared her life with the rest of the world, I'm sure it was spectacular.
🙂
xoxoxox
You're summer sounds pretty awesome too!
Okay! Okay! I think I will write about it! Just for you!
🙂