Summer Lovin'

I love summer for so many reasons. The days are longer. The weather is awesome to allow for outdoor fun. Warmth of the sun on my skin as I make runs around town give me great pleasure. Life slows down even with how quickly the days escape us during this time of year--definitely a paradox, but it is true.

This past week and weekend happened to be what I would deem the climax of summer. I am right at that midpoint, knowing that my days are numbered before Labor Day comes and goes with the start of another academic year. With Vacation Bible School going on this week, it definitely brought home the fact that summer is here. Then I had the chance to enjoy more amusement park fun with a dynamic outdoor gospel concert with some of my favorites. I slept in today and journeyed to the late service, which was awesome. I came home, napped quickly, and had a lovely outing with a friend.

I have to comment that the older I get the more awkward the dating scene becomes. I am picky, which I know tends to hinder my progress. Not to mention my busy schedule...Of recent, my love life could be described as busily complicated. I hate the term "complicated" and would refuse to ever title myself as falling into the category. However, I seem to attract the type who are not trying to fully commit. And, the ones that do, I tend not to share the same feelings.

Tonight as I post on summer lovin' I also have added a video of the late Marvelettes, singing "Please, Mr. Postman." In an age of texting, facebooking, email, etc., I think I am longing for the lost art of a "love" note or letter, reclaiming the beauty of courtship and showing some affection.

Smile. What would a blog post from me be without have the literal and figurative meanings to come shining through? I've never been one to put all of my business out there, but I will note that I'm appreciating the journey of my summer loves. We'll see where it all goes!