12 Things I Love About Summer
Happy Monday morn! I'm ready to make this week a good one..how about you?
How was your weekend? I spent having dinner at Agave, attending a barbecue, visiting my parents and starting the declutterization of my apartment. All in all, I can't complain :) It's officially summer, after all. And what could be better? Today I'm rounding up my 12 loves of summertime. I hope you'll chime in with why you love (or hate) this hot season! Meanwhile, if you want to discuss last night's True Blood, head over to the TAA Facebook page and I'll get the discussion started!
The Jersey Shore. It's my number one favorite thing about summertime. If you have the means, I highly recommend checking it out. I adore the Jersey Shore for a number of reasons (and none of them include Snooki - though I do love that Jersey Shore too). I love the breezy beach, the cool crashing waves, the ease of getting there. Not to mention beach bars, frozen custard, funnel cakes, zeppoles, giant slices of pizza and my personal favorite, skee ball.
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Barbecuing. This really speaks for itself. Doesn't everything taste better on a grill? I could eat cheeseburgers every day in the summertime. For me, they never get old. Not to mention grilled vegetables, chicken...the possibilities are endless.
The Return of the Urban Herb Garden. It's not easy having a garden in an urban environment, but that doesn't mean we won't try. Shaun is really the green thumb around here (I manage to kill all plants). We recently planted lots of basil, mint, chives and sage and I'm already using them in my dishes. Nothing like a delicious hit of fresh herbs to really turn it up a notch.
Farmer's Market. In Jersey City, this starts in June and goes until Thanksgiving. There is something comforting to me about stepping off the train in Journal Square, breathing in the humidity and heat, and perusing fresh fruit and vegetables on my way home. I adore it.
Television. It's different in summertime, and I like it. New shows start over the summer while Shaun and I use the time to watch a new show via Netflix/DVD. This summer, it's Breaking Bad, True Blood and Big Love.
Ice Cream. Whether from a store-bought gallon, the Mr. Softee truck or homemade, like the Black Eyed Peas, I just can't get enough. Cool, creamy, delicious. I love the burst of cold, followed by the melt in your mouth. Though I do love me a cone, I also adore the way that a scoop of ice cream melts around the outside and I can scoop up the still-frozen bits dipped in the melty bits. Swoon.
Skirts. I love my pencil skirts! I started the summer with 3 and added 4 more. Now I have a full collection. They make me feel professional. And I love that they are slimming to boot. I'm sure I'll be sick of wearing them by August. But for now, I like.
The Smell of Salty Air. I adore this. It feels like home.
Fruit. Strawberries and grapes and cherries and pineapple! I could eat these all day every day and just be a happy person. It's the perfect summery snack. Yum.
Busy-ness. Though it's exhausting at times, I love that there is seemingly an endless supply of fun during the summer. During the colder months, it feels like work to find things to do. In the summer, someone is always having a barbecue, my parents pool is always open, the beach is always calling. And then the summer goes by way too fast for my liking.
Light Out Longer (LOL). Is there anything better than arriving home from work at 7pm and it's still light out? To me, it's one of the best feelings ever. It's like I didn't even miss out on the day by sitting behind a desk.
Eating Outside. We have our little terrace and it makes me happy to come home from work, set up outside and have a delicious dinner while breathing in some fresh air and sitting back in the cool breeze. What could be better?
So there you have it. My most favorite things about the season. What do you love about summertime?
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I loved hearing about your loves of summer! how fun and most of mine are the same. However, my two favorites would be the smell of the freshly cut grass and a good summer rain and the feel of my feet in the lake watching boats pass by and people/kids jumping in the water! Love it!
I have to second almost everything you listed! Summer is just so wonderful, I love any opportunity to be outside and enjoy!
Great post! I love all the fresh produce in summer- esp green tomatoes. Love me some fried green tomatoes!
ice cream for b'fast, lunch, and dinner! and tons of summer movies to escape the heat.
I'd forgotten how much I like summer tv until I realized the my all-time favorite show Project Runway starts next month (along with SYTYCD) and HGTV's design star starts too! I'm clearly a reality tv-show junkie!
I cannot agree more that fruit make this season fabulous - despite the horrid heat in Texas. I'm with you on the cheeseburgers. Grilling is perfect - especially grilled corn!
I also enjoy so many of the things on your list!
We are right in the middle of Weeds right now, have you watched that one?
(Oh skirts + dresses are one of my favorite parts about summer!!)
i LOVE light out longer!
HAHA! I lurve skeeball too! wattup girlll?! :D I think pencil skirts are beautiful and so elegant!