1. Summer officially begins this week (in the northern hemisphere)...what was your favorite thing to do in the summer when you were a kid? What do you like most about summer now?
When I was a child I played outside with my friends or we went swimming in the Rhine, one of the longest rivers in Europe. At that time we could as the water was clean. Now it's not allowed to swim anymore. As an adult I still love swimming in the sea or a swimming pool and lay under an umbrella in the sun.
2. Something you'll celebrate this summer?
Yes, my birthday in July 😒 and in August the birthday of my son
3. Summer tastes like? Smells like? Sounds like?
Ice cream, a mixture of mowed lawn and blooming flowers, and the sound of frogs.
4. June 18th is National Splurge Day...what's the last thing you splurged on? What might you splurge on today?
Splurging is not really my cup of tea, and if it happens then I am depressed or in a bad mood. The last thing I splurged on was a Straciatella ice with whipped cream, and a cup of Italian coffee
5. Share a favorite summer quote, saying, song lyric, or meme.
“I’m glad it’s finally hot enough to complain about how hot it is.”
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I am too lazy to think ! It's hot, I hide under a beautiful tree with big leaves and an unspeakable name and just enjoy a peaceful moment and an empty head.
Oh I haven't had straciatella ice in such a long time! A small ice cream shop where we lived decades ago had it, and it was always a tough decision whether I'd have that or saskatoon ice. Yumm! I like your quote - rather than complain about the heat, we should be glad it's hot enough to complain! LOL Hope your summer is off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteI wouod change the quote to say, I wish it wasn't hot enough to complain about how hot it is, LOL!!! I am not a fan of heat at all...
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like yummy ice cream, not sure what it is, though? Will have to go and ask Mr Google...
It might get to be 30+ here over the weekend...ugh.
I love your summer saying. We're going to be able to use it very soon.
ReplyDeletePlaying outside as a child was so much fun. It is a shame the water in rivers now is so dirty.
ReplyDeletehahaha! That quote, I am complaining about the heat already and it's set to get hotter over the next couple of days. Eek!
I love straciatella ice too! We have had a cool start to the summer but I think we're finally warming up. And so much rain! Hope you enjoy your summer and of course celebrating your birthday too.
ReplyDeleteGood choices, and I approve of your splurge choices. Good coffee and good ice cream can't be beaten 🙂
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