Wednesday, June 20, 2012

First day of Summer! Woohoo!


Days like today are the ones I look forward to all year. It's officially the first day of Summer! All of the time watching the leaves fall, then the snow and rain make days like today a triumph. So now that it's here,what are your plans? Here is a list of suggestions to kick off your summer:


1. Come out of hyberntion- Reconnect with friends

2. Have a picnic

3. Take in an outdoor series (Movies/Concerts/Festivals are often organized in communities)

4. Be in intown tourist. Really get into it- Camera, sunscreen, hat and all! You never know what you may find if you take the time to really look around you.

5. Read in the sun. There is no better light than sunlight.

6. Take an outdoor class, like Yoga or Tai Chi.

7. Explore a new area. Be adventurous.

8. Visit outdoor markets. Outdoors...shopping...it's a win-win.

9. Take up gardening.

10. Make a "young at heart" list that would make your inner child jelous. Example: attend every home game ofyour favorite team or try every single one of the 250 flavors of ice cream on the local shop menu.

11. Host an outdoor movie party. All you need i a projector and a white wall.

12. Volunteer. Give your time- it will make you feel great!

13. Camp in your backyard.

14. Become the unofficial photographer for your group. The memories could keep you going though the winter and clear into the following summer!

15. Use your vacation time and get away! Travel and treat yourself! 

16. Overall- don't regret today!