June 21, 2019. Summer Solstice. One of my favorite days of the year. Why, you may ask? Because Summer reflects freedom, vacations, great food, peace of mind, beaches, parties, concerts, the ability to let loose and most important to have fun! Growing up Summer felt invincible, that the next 2 1/2 months were going to be the best months of my life. No school, Summer camp, not many responsibilities and the opportunity to hang out with my friends and try and hit it with girls I liked. In many ways, I still try and keep that same spirit of Summer alive within me.
Another thing about Summer that is sometimes underrated is the wonderful food we are all spoiled to eat. Fruits, vegetables, cookouts, ice cream! Summer is the best for trying new stuff out and food is a big part of it. For me, I really want to get into the smoothie game and whip up whatever I want whenever I want. Strawberry and banana, mango and pineapple. Damn, I’m hungry already!
This Summer I encourage you to get out there and live the Summer you want to live. Be it checking out your favorite band, going to that special amusement park or waterpark (Mountain creek what up!!) backyard BBQ’s by the pool or just hanging out and reading an awesome book-don’t let it slip by! It’s only here for a limited time. For me, I got a new job lifeguarding at Sandy Hook (The Highlands) a few days a week so I’ll be looking forward to that. Along with the usual highlights-concerts, Ontario in August, beach volleyball and enjoying the beauty of what lies ahead during the next few months.
Live your Summer
D