Things I Love About Summer

There's the heat, and there's the season. Yes, summer is hot, but there are also so many things I love about it! In no particular order, here are a few:

1. Long days
2. Early mornings
3. Sunrises
4. The satisfaction of a good, sweaty workout
5. Cookouts
6. Corn on the cob
7. Fresh peaches
8. Fresh plums
9. Fresh strawberries
10. Ice cold drinks
11. Satisfyingly (and hydrating!) cantaloupe
12. Salty foods to replace electrolytes
13. S'mores
14. Watermelon
15. Tank tops
16. Tan lines
17. The nostalgic smell of sunscreen
18. The initially soothing warmth of the car after the frigidity of air conditioned buildings
19. The Fourth of July
20. Red, white, and blue
21. Patriotism
22. Fireworks
23. Driving home from work in daylight
24. Evening walks
25. Sunsets

Jess Connolly (2024) says to seize your season. I'm seizing summer and squeezing out its joy for all its worth!

Reference:

Connolly, J. (2024, May 26). Seize your season (No. 41). [Audio podcast episode]. In The Jess Connolly podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-41-seize-your-season/id1437912225?i=1000656850169