I am itching for summer. It's so close that I can feel it. Each day is whispering of it, the steady hum growing louder and louder into a full out song. I run barefoot and drink iced tea like it's nobody's business and pretend that I'll tan and freckle if I spend the hours outside. I've been listening to summer music and dreaming of the day June arrives, when I can slip off the past school year and embrace the three months of sweet simplicity and summer fun. I have oodles of essays to finish and several tests to take before I can say goodbye to the past few months, but I'm slowly checking my dwindling to-do list off and June first is getting closer and closer.
I used to fancy myself an autumn girl, but more and more, I am falling full out in love with summer. Summer brings to mind roadtrips spent laughing with hair streaming, days lounging all lazy at the lake, nights spent slapping mosquitoes and roasting marshmallows over campfires burning red and gold. It makes me think of camping under the stars and for staying up till two in the morning laughing. It's filled with the slap of cards at worn tables, family vacations and traditions, and going barefoot under grass grown green. Summer is for deep breaths and full-bellied laughter, so much that your eyes crinkle and your face hurts. And it's for adventures.
This weekend was the first glimpse of a summer that's steadily approaching. We spent Sunday at my grandparents, playing cards and sitting outside and gardening in black dirt smelling deep of earth and laughing and talking about Woodland. To say I'm excited for this summer is an understatement. So while I wait for a day that inches closer and closer, I've put together a little summer playlist for you all. Enjoy, and happy Monday!
What are you most excited about this summer?
I am DYING for summer. we haven't even had a proper spring here in england, but I hope that our summer is good! beautiful pictures, as always!
ReplyDeletetotally dealing with (embracing, really) the same feelings. summer needs to hurry up. only a week left, thankfully! you can do it, love! (having you as my cheerleader is the best. so here's me being a cheerleader) beautiful photos and thoughts.
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ReplyDeleteah, how lovely! the first photo reminds me of the time i spent with some littles last saturday.
ReplyDeletei'm afraid my relationship with summer has a dent, because since i'm in texas, it's just so hot that i can't concentrate on much. i prefer to think of the current weather (60's-80's) as my summer time, where it's cool and i may still be able to wear a sweater and photograph the sunrise/sunset. but we'll see. i'm definitely looking forward to my sister's swim meets! :)
-jocee <3
Ahh, sweet summer...The countdown has begun here in NC too. That's for sure. I can hardly wait! ;)
ReplyDelete6 weeks in the States, starting in 17 days!! Seeing dear, dear friends again. Jamba Juice + Trader Joe's + bubble tea. 10 days of intense + crazy + fun + amazing + learning to love Jesus more + hiking + everything else summer camp with some of my best friends. And everything in between.
ReplyDeleteAhh. Yes. I'm a summer girl all the way. But sometimes I feel when I say that, it's an excuse for "I don't like school, so I like summer. Duh." No. Give me hot weather and sun, water and green grass. That's bliss.
ReplyDeleteLove your playlist. Love you!
I'm agreed!! this week & next... then freedom!! I CAN DO IT!! :P ahahaha. I totally get you. :P
ReplyDeleteI totally get this feeling....I can't wait for summer without exams to begin!!! Love the playlist, so much! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, and we are definitely on the same page! Unfortunately I don't get out until the end of June, but this weekend was such a glimpse of summer that I think I'll be able to make it! ;) and this playlist is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteStunning pictures!! And I loove summer too! Though since I'll be taking summer classes and working there will not be a lot of free time... But I still love the summer feeling :)
ReplyDeleteSummer... I really can't decide which season I like best, but summer is awesome. I love the warm weather, and the way everything officially comes to life. I love going out on my moms deck, and feeling the scorching hot wood that my feet are stepping on. I love the smell of the freshly cut grass in the summer sun. Yes, I can't wait for summer either =D
ReplyDelete~Molly~
mollyslittlecorner.blogspot.com
I feel the exact same way... summer just cannot come soon enough! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeletemostly..EVERYTHING! summer is my absolute fav :)
ReplyDeleteahh, I've always been in love with spring, and the anticipation it carries with it. I can't wait for summer either--roadtrips, adventures, yes yes and yes. I cannot wait.
ReplyDeleteI love Summer too...even more so,like you,the last couple years. I've grown to enjoy the Indiana heat and humidity. All the things that come with Summer are so familiar,and the traditions.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos and great playlist- I love Paradise and Somewhere Only We Know! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm only a day away from summer, technically. I can't wait! I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteBut I have to.
Beautiful words. I live in Australia where it is freezing at the moment and I so want the warmth of summer. It is funny because you like to blog about seasons, and you always have something good to say about each one. I guess I feel a little behind in Australia. Anyways wonderful blog.
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-lotus
beautiful words and photos - i love the first especially. i am also so impatient for summer to arrive - i've still got 5 weeks left to go, though ;)
ReplyDeleteSummer is awesome, if you're in the midwest area. Definitely my favorite season!
ReplyDeleteI never tan either :P You're so close to summer! Only a few more weeks! Keep truckin' through.
ReplyDelete-Megan
Tanning is for losers. Hahah. ;]
ReplyDeleteI just cannot wait for summer. I'm itching to have my long-awaited freedom. But, alas, I still have a bit of algebra and biology to finish, and a research paper. :(
Eh, who said that anything worth having is worth waiting for? I can't remember. :P
xoxo,
Alexxus
Dude, "Daylight" is on my eternal summer playlist too. I'm excited for summer, also, but also slightly apprehensive about another year being over, you know?
ReplyDeleteLove the bubble pictures!
I'm super excited for summer. This one will be my busiest ever + some crazy amazing things are happening. (Like July 16th for instance!!) I'm really looking forward to it.
ReplyDeletep.s. That last photo? I die. So cute!
Here Comes The Sun. YES. Great post, Hannah!
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Jessica @ Diary of a Beautiful Soul
Hannah, oh, I am aching for summer too! Your photographs were beautiful and made me yearn for sunshine-y days even more. I hope that you are well and that your coming summer brings fun and adventures and plenty of productivity for you!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
Cassie
Hannah! LOVE this post girl! Manitoba and Minnesota are getting hit by this early wave of summer,and its pretty great eh?
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Yours,
K
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. this speaks to my soul.
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♥ kailyn
oh stop it! I want all of summer now. thaanks a lot Hannah. ;)
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I can't wait for summer either! I was listening to summerish music today and it made me excited.
ReplyDeleteThis summer I'm mostly looking forward to summer camp, possibly meeting new friends, and a new season of volleyball.
Yes, yes, yes! Couldn't agree more. "Summer is for deep breaths and full-bellied laughter." Seems like summer is a deep breath in and of itself, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteLove this! What lens were you using?
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