1. the sun - yes, i know it sounds silly, but here in cleveland, it doesn't come out toooo often. i like to soak it up while i can.
2. the pool - if you know me, then you know i'm a water baby. i love the pool. been there every summer since i was 11 and old enough to go to the pool on my own. nothing more relaxing or fun than the pool.
3. festivals and carnivals - i cannot get enough of the local festivals and carnivals that occur during the summer. i like to hit up each town/city's "community" days or whatever they call it. there's nothing like jamming to some mediocre cover band while all the 40 year old women get drunk and dance on the non-existent dance floor. not only is the entertainment good, but the food is exquisite. funnel cakes, slushies, corn dogs, cotton candy, kettle corn. yes it's super bad for you, but oh so festive.
4. picnics and BBQ's - any reason is a good reason to throw a picnic/bbq. i love 'em. food is great. company fantastic and entertainment superb. i now own every backyard game (minus bad mitten - and i don't think i'll be getting it any time soon).
5. hot cars - i don't know what it is, but summer does something to automobiles.
6. being outside at night - summer is great b/c you can be outside and be able to see till at least 9 pm. i love late night walks, pool parties, vball games, car rides, etc.
7. getting a tan - i'm white. very white. i used to be tan when i lifeguarded each summer (a most excellent job. maybe i should be a professional guard ... hmmm). so i enjoy this time of year so i can add a lil color to this nasty pale-ness that is my skin. SPF friends!
8. games - i love games all year round, but they are extra fun in the summer. from cornhole to ladderball to 4 sqaure, i can't get enough. i won't tell you which one i'm the best at - i'll let you find out on your own ;)
There's definitely more to add to this list, but I need to get to bed. Yeah yeah, i know it's early, but I have to be up early. YAY. Tomorrow is Father's Day.
switch-a-roo!