Scenes of Summer

I realize it's August and that I didn't post a thing the entire two months of June and July, so I thought I would share a smattering of pictures to describe what I've been up to... enjoy!

hazy, hot and humid

Meals are a challenge.
Not only am I usually cooking for myself,
But lately, it's too darn hot - which means I don't feel like actually cooking.

I tend to remedy this situation with cereal, pb&j, or cold cuts.

The past few days, I've had fruit along with my dinner... in order for it to not seem so boring.

Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and even the occasional banana brighten up my rather boring meal.

With a strong dash of cinnamon sugar, it's the perfect addition!!

Summer's here!!! (almost)

Yesterday, I had my first Rita's Water Ice of the season.
Summer is officially (unofficially) here.

Proof: my cup (and my lovely painted fingernail)

The sludge pile I sat downwind from - also, I cropped out the slavic speaking people picking up their sludge.

I gazed at this fountain from the comfort of my own vehicle.




After enjoying my Rita's, I meandered to school, where I had my first stats class of the semester... grumble, grumble, grumble.

Things about things

So I made a challenge for my self, in order to curb my spending habits.

I am making myself adhere to certain rules, such as no non-essential items can be purchased, unless they are gifts for others

(it seems that there are a lot of birthdays that fall within my time frame.)

I'm mainly not letting myself purchase things for myself that I want, right at that very moment.

This challenge has made for some difficult decisions at Target

(does that shirt count as an essential item?? I mean, I do NEED clothing...)

It's forcing me to think about how badly I need (want) something, so that I'm not just throwing my money away.

But this is something I NEED. N E E D.

image from here

I can see many summer evenings, crafting away with the help of Martha.

Pure bliss.

a dollar short

It snowed on Sunday night, giving me the day off on Monday.

Today, it was 43 degrees, and it is supposed to be around 60 on Saturday.

I know, come August, I'll be wishing for this again:

I finally got to wear my boots!!

I'm trying to be patient.

After my trip to Floridaaaaaaa, I can't wait for summer.

For pedicured toes.
For flip flops and sandals and espadrilles.
For walking around barefoot.
For sand between my toes (and in the bottom of my purse.)
For hair highlighted by the sun and freckles galore.
For lemonade and grilling and baseball and swimming.

I just can't wait.