Here's to a summer of simple
pleasures! The important things in life take time, so make an effort
to slow down, simplify, and make this summer easy, breezy and fun.
Do the fun stuff: Go
out for ice cream or a root beer float. Take in a movie at the
drive-in. Escape into an interesting novel. Drink sweet tea,
margaritas, or ice cold beer on your porch. Plan a road trip to
explore someplace new. Count fireflies. Go to a dark spot and
stargaze.
Lose the clutter: Less
is better and easier to keep clean. Put away knick-knacks and heavy
accessories for the uncluttered feel of a vacation retreat. Swap out
dark colors for pure white, light sage, luscious melon, watery aqua,
beachy blue, or pale gray.
Lighten up meals: Use
the grill or crockpot often to keep the kitchen clean and cool.
Seasonal veggies and fruits are plentiful and inexpensive for
refreshing salads and side dishes.
Get back to basics: A
simple summer wardrobe of lightweight pants, shorts, sundresses,
tees, and camp shirts with sneakers or sandals will keep you cool and
make laundry day easier. Leave the fussy hairstyles and heavy makeup
behind.
Forget multitasking:
Immerse yourself in each activity. Observe your surroundings and
become aware of your senses. Experience life fully. Don't plan
every minute; live on island time and let each day unfold to see
where it takes you.
“Let
us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair...”
~
Susan Polis Schutz
“Summer,
after all, is a time when wonderful things can happen to quiet
people. For those few months, you’re not required to be who
everyone thinks you are...”
~
Deb Coletti
