Sometimes I feel like there are two kinds of summer. One is the version I've had so far - hinged on countdowns to big events, concerts, and parties - like you're trying to get in as much summer action as possible before the fleeting season fades into fall. That's what I've been doing so far, and it's been fantastic - I've managed to see close to 20 concerts (thanks to Bonnaroo), host an all-weekend gathering, take mini vacation to the lake, and go to three baseball games.
But considering we JUST moved here 2 months ago and have been constantly on the go since move-in day, for the rest of summer - which, according to the actual calendar, doesn't even begin until tomorrow - I'd like things to slow down a bit. Some things I've had on my list haven't happened due to slight over-planning of my weekends.
With Darrell starting a new job that has a more varied schedule, we're leaving all our time wide open to be spent at home in St. Louis, in an effort to get to know our new home a little better. We're looking forward to spending some time being tourists of our own town.
Our list of "slow summer" to-dos:
1. Sit outside listening our way through the newest additions to our record collection, letting the sound come through our screen door.
2. Slowly add to my herb garden (since I'm now mildly confident in my ability to keep flowers alive.)
3. Read through my summer book list! I canceled our cable...and was a little disappointed when it never actually turned off. I was kind of looking forward to seeing what we'd do if we didn't have any TV to watch!
4. Make more use of our community pool, laying out by myself all afternoon completing the previous task. I could spend hours reading while sitting by the pool.
5. Free concerts under the Arch
6. Go to the Soulard Farmer's Market on a Saturday
7. Take walks after dinner
8. Garage sale hunt for patio furniture - I need somewhere to dine al fresco!
But considering we JUST moved here 2 months ago and have been constantly on the go since move-in day, for the rest of summer - which, according to the actual calendar, doesn't even begin until tomorrow - I'd like things to slow down a bit. Some things I've had on my list haven't happened due to slight over-planning of my weekends.
With Darrell starting a new job that has a more varied schedule, we're leaving all our time wide open to be spent at home in St. Louis, in an effort to get to know our new home a little better. We're looking forward to spending some time being tourists of our own town.
Our list of "slow summer" to-dos:
1. Sit outside listening our way through the newest additions to our record collection, letting the sound come through our screen door.
2. Slowly add to my herb garden (since I'm now mildly confident in my ability to keep flowers alive.)
3. Read through my summer book list! I canceled our cable...and was a little disappointed when it never actually turned off. I was kind of looking forward to seeing what we'd do if we didn't have any TV to watch!
4. Make more use of our community pool, laying out by myself all afternoon completing the previous task. I could spend hours reading while sitting by the pool.
5. Free concerts under the Arch
6. Go to the Soulard Farmer's Market on a Saturday
7. Take walks after dinner
8. Garage sale hunt for patio furniture - I need somewhere to dine al fresco!
"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse
