Things I love about Summer: Part 1

1. Evening walks, especially after a summer shower. The air is fragrant with flowers & fresh cut grass. The breeze is warm and inviting. My Ipod delivers my favorites jams, and with each step my worries and stresses melt away.

2. Mojitos- Mint, lime, and rum- three of my favorite drink components wrapped up in one awesome cocktail makes me one happy camper (in more ways than one!). And now that I have discovered a recipe with equal and club soda- its relatively low cal as well!

3.NYC nights- The city comes alive, and the night seems like a never ending evening of possibilities! No jackets to hold me down, or winter's cold to harass the evening. And of course my favorite evenings are those spent on the city's bountiful rooftop joints!

4. Musical releases! All of the amazing summer albums that are released during the summer make my inner music guru just jump with joy. #4 makes #1 & #3 all the more enjoyable!

5. Wedding season!! Anyone who knows me, knows I am a complete sap for weddings. LOVE them. The outfits, the groom's look when he sees his bride, the father's sadness when he gives away his daughter, the toasts from the family...all of it!! The love and happiness associated with weddings is contagious!

6. Summer blockbusters- I am not someone who watches that much TV or Movies but the trailers for summer blockbusters have me drooling all year long.


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