Summer Love List
It's weird thinking about what I love most about summer when I see a foot of snow outside but the sun keeps showing up so if I close my eyes & face towards the light, I can almost hear waves & smell sand. It's amazing how much of a mood-lifter sunshine brings. I know my fiddle fig is taking it all in, as am I.
Sometimes I wonder about people living in warmer states & countries stumbling upon a Michigander's blog like mine. I would hope they pity me for the things I do to stay upbeat during these winter months. Or that they're grateful one of their problems is not pulling up to the McDonald's drive-thru to find their car window frozen shut as they're ready to order their highly-sought-after-in-times-of-stress french fries.
Either way, waking up to the sunrise this week has been a pleasure. It's dangerous to be thinking of warmer days this early into winter but I've dared to dream in the name of practicing my hand lettering! Once again, a project I've joined in the name of having no expectations for myself & purely enjoying the act.
Week 1 was heavy & cathartic for me.
Week 2 feels bright & awake.
I could go on & on about this list but I don't have a paddleboard yet & Joel would be the first to tell you I've only done beach yoga once (it starts at 6am!) so it's more of a wish list. The thing I'm most excited about though is having bonfires at our new home. Having people over for a laidback night of stories, music & laughter fills me up with love. Plus, the previous owners hooked the TV up to speakers that play off the back deck. Party!
Dare I ask, what are you looking forward to this summer?! Cheers, Em
Week 2/52 of the #52handlettered project with Miranti Kayess (formerly Pen & Peplum)
