hello sunshine and summertime!

victoriakress
Jun 29, 2017
2 min read

Finally! Our much anticipated summer has arrived.

Time to pull out those sun dresses, trendy shades and sip on some frozen drinks pool side. Schools out, the beaches are filling up and I don't know about you but I am looking for a solid two months of "summer vacation". Well one can dream... of course most of us still work full time during the summer months but with the sky bright and beautiful until almost 10pm now, I still feel like I get a good dose of Vitamin D in after I am finished work for the day. PLUS! if you are an early riser like myself, the sun is awake at about 5am these days.

Even though most of us work during the summer time, I still get that "school's out" feeling - especially living on the West Coast where there is more of a laid back vibe and everyone seems slightly more relaxed in the summer days!

Here is a list of my favorite things about summertime:

- SUNSHINE!!!!!!

- Long bike rides that last all day and go late into the evening.

- Exploring new parts of the Okanagan Valley.

- The Kangaroo Farm (yes, this is a real place in Lake Country, BC)

- Patios and blended drinks! (frosé, anyone?!)

- Family and friends that come to visit all throughout the summer - my house may be little and cozy but hosting people is one of my very favorite things in life! I love being surrounded by love, friends and family!

- Having bronzed skin.

- Paddle boarding!

- Long sunny days that feel like they never end.

- Wine tours and outdoor picnics.

- No snow!!

- The opportunity to meet and connect with new people that are visiting the valley.

- Wedding season (and bachelorette parties!)

- Not having to wear a bra - okay well I would do this all year round, but it seems more accepted in the summertime(?)

- Fresh cut flowers.

- Outdoor farmer's markets.

- Iced Coffees.

- Summertime fashion.