A summer evening whilst housesitting - the blinds are open to the back patio lights aglow around the pool, pups snoozing, cozy lighting, couches, a new show to experience, reading, not worrying about the rest of the week and what I have to do. Fully present, in the moment.
Watching Dawson’s Creek - a true throwback to the 90s teen TV drama on the WB - this is peak nostalgia. It just hits different in June.
That first sip of lemonade from Dutch Bros., when needing a pick-me-up after a hot day and sweating in my car from my air condition being out.
Knowing I have Friday and next week off to get my own things accomplished and have some summer fun - whatever that may be.
Celebrating dad for Father’s Day with a morning at church, lunch at Outback, opening presents, Jersey Mike’s for dinner at home and watching The Perfect Line Game Show for our Sunday night entertainment.
Dad still sneaking me money throughout the week when it’s near the end of the month so I at least have enough to get a coffee or a snack, if I need it.
Making plans for Summerween in July - a watermelon Jack-o-Lantern, other fruit and charcuterie snack boards, scary(ish) movies for a bit of thrill and fright and spooky reads to hold us over until the fall months and the actual Halloween season.
Books filled with friendship and the twist of nostalgia as lives change and they grow into adults. All the feels. Still waiting for it to truly grab me though!
That first dip of your toes in the pool water on a hot day.
Sweet tea from McDonald’s when you’re scorched of thirst.
Uncrustables Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches for lunch. Which is strange because the thought of PB+J used to make me want to gag when I was a kid.
Simple evenings of reflections and scribbles in notebooks or typing words as they come in the notes app on my phone.
New books to add to your already ever-growing pile of books you’ve yet to read.
A sky with the sun setting in the distance, skies fading to deep blue as the orange disappears.
Take time to enjoy the little things.