I don't know exactly when the change was, but when I woke up this morning, I looked out the window and knew it was officially summer. Under a bright blue sky, the trees were rustling in a warm summer breeze, and the lawns of the neighborhood were luscious and green. Can you believe it? One of the few perks about weather in Chicago is that when it is warm, we appreciate it.
It's been a busy last few weeks. College finals, preparations and applications for the fall, as well as the final competitions, recitals, and parties for different extracurricular activities. I've spent each weekend somewhere far from home, whether it is participating in the state math competition in Champaign, competing at a track meet in St. Louis, or running a half marathon in Schaumburg. But now that I'm done with all of it, I want to touch each leafy tree and nuzzle each blade of green grass. Just to fully appreciate it, you know? :) I want to enjoy every bit of the warmth and relaxation of summer while it is here. During the long, cold winters, these are the days that I dream of. There are so many wonderful little things about a summer day.
I love the warm rush of air I feel when I open a door to leave a building.
I love the sound of the fan going in my room, keeping the house cool.
I love the softness of light summer clothes I can finally wear.
I love the sound of the birds singing every morning outside my open window.
I love the feeling of soaking in the sunlight and truly feeling warm.
I love the sound of lawn mowers and sprinklers as other people enjoy outdoors with me.
I love the feeling of the summer breeze in my hair when I drive with my sunroof open.
The list could go on and on :) But I'll stop there for now.
Just remember as you go about your day, remember the little things in life that make everything so beautiful. Whether it is a blade of grass, or a bird's song, or the wind in your hair, it is something special.
It's been a busy last few weeks. College finals, preparations and applications for the fall, as well as the final competitions, recitals, and parties for different extracurricular activities. I've spent each weekend somewhere far from home, whether it is participating in the state math competition in Champaign, competing at a track meet in St. Louis, or running a half marathon in Schaumburg. But now that I'm done with all of it, I want to touch each leafy tree and nuzzle each blade of green grass. Just to fully appreciate it, you know? :) I want to enjoy every bit of the warmth and relaxation of summer while it is here. During the long, cold winters, these are the days that I dream of. There are so many wonderful little things about a summer day.
I love the warm rush of air I feel when I open a door to leave a building.
I love the sound of the fan going in my room, keeping the house cool.
I love the softness of light summer clothes I can finally wear.
I love the sound of the birds singing every morning outside my open window.
I love the feeling of soaking in the sunlight and truly feeling warm.
I love the sound of lawn mowers and sprinklers as other people enjoy outdoors with me.
I love the feeling of the summer breeze in my hair when I drive with my sunroof open.
The list could go on and on :) But I'll stop there for now.
Just remember as you go about your day, remember the little things in life that make everything so beautiful. Whether it is a blade of grass, or a bird's song, or the wind in your hair, it is something special.