1) Office Windows that Open. It seems like a trend that every summer passes too quickly and I forget to embrace the gorgeous weather. I've been in my new office (and new building) for 14 months and I have really enjoyed (not having to share an office and) cranking the windows open to enjoy the warm breezes, freshly mowed lawn scent, and the carillon bells' music.
2) Paid Time Off. It's something I take for granted and something I don't take advantage of as much as I should, if that makes sense. I'm very fortunate to earn lots of vacation days throughout the year (I actually earn too many for me too use). But I can remember back to when I was slaving away working two summer jobs without ever taking a day off because I couldn't afford to not earn my pay for that day. I'm thankful that when I want to enjoy a sunny day, I can. When I'm feeling sick, I can take time to recover. Or when I need to get my oil changed, I don't have to fret about the $5.15 I'm not earning.
3) Sunscreen. In my life, I have been badly burned many times and it was mostly from my own stupidity or laziness. Now at my wise-old-age, I know better. I apply and reapply. Rub that white cream all over. And spray that slimy lacquer until I shine. This is no joke! As I've said before (perhaps on this blog), I am not one of those people whose burn turns to a tan. My skin goes from red to dead.
4) Local Produce. I love summer for so many reasons, but local produce is a top reason. Our local farmers are hard at work, in the heat, sun, and sometimes rain, to bring us freshly grown produce. I'm sure it's a job one must love to do, because you are at the mercy of Mother Nature, and I can't imagine it yields high incomes. But now is the time of year I grab a cart, toss my sunglasses to the side, b-line straight to the local produce section at the grocery stores with a crazed look in my eyes, and buy way more veggies than I can ever consume. I love it.
5) Boating. I was fortunate to join Staci, Amy, Kt, Nikkie, and their husbands at Staci's in-laws' Chautauqua Lake House. Captain Shane drove the pontoon boat around and let the rest of us enjoy the warm sunrays and cool waves. It was fabulous! We are so lucky and thankful! (More to come on the adventure later... if I get around to it. But for now, here's a pic:)
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| Photo by Staci |
2 comments:
Yay! All those things are great! I mean, I don't get QUITE as much paid time off as you ;) plus we don't have windows in the office that open - but I am grateful for our kick-a$$ air conditioning that keeps us from sweating on our keyboards and sticking to our desks!
woo hoo!! can i have some of your PTO that you can't use?? oh wait . . i probably wouldn't have time to use it either as i'm still trying to find time to take my remaining 8 days. . . but yes!! very lucky to be paid for those days off! holidays too! and boating! yay! wish we had a pic with all of us in it! should've asked the mermaid that got stuck in our propeller!
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