Today’s weather is perfection.  I’m kicking some serious ass at work to try and enjoy a little time outside later this afternoon.  Summer has officially arrived and I kind of love how much people are talking about it.  I decided to make a list of the requirements I have for this summer.
Cowboy boots & hats while exploring Nashville
Watching the Mermaids parade by at Coney Island on June 21st
Exercising in fun ways like hiking and kayaking instead of treadmills and weights
Days with no social media, emojis or selfies
Exploring Connecticut and Massachusetts with a few small road trips
Movies in the Park – for sure Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and Big
Reading… so much reading
Pitching a tent and drinking cold beer by the fire somewhere in the wilderness
Beach days complete with umbrella rentals
Game nights on the rooftop deck or the pier with neighbors
Outdoor baseball
Daydrinking… just kidding, that’s all year round
Fireworks
Practicing my Icelandic and getting our fall trip planned and paid for
Lake time in Upstate and hopefully in Minnesota
Eating, drinking and strolling our way around the city when it has been deserted on the weekends
Hammocks and picnics
Running barefoot in the grass
Finding a friend with a porch that I can sit on
But, my first mission is to get rid of the tan line on my feet from my Toms.  
If you love reading lists like this, go check out the link ups that Erin from Living in Yellow and/or Kym from Travel Babbles are hosting.  Just go show Kym some love anyways because she shared some happy news today and my heart is happy.
Happy weekend!