Due to the unearthly 110 degree heat outside, I am currently holed up next to a vent in shorts & a sports bra, gulping ice water like it's my job and taking in the Harry Potter marathon on ABC Family. I'd much rather be outside at ANY body of water, whether it's the lake or my sprinkler, however, this heat wave we're currently experiencing (also known as a normal Oklahoma summer) is making it a little difficult to even step outside to walk to the car, much less exert any sort of energy in traveling somewhere. I'm having to remind myself that this is my favorite season...the following photos are doing a good job of convincing me.
best fried chicken you'll ever eat is located in Okarche, Oklahoma at Eischen's Bar. Just fyi.
Here are some of my favorite things about summer, in no particular order...
- fresh fruit
- watermelon seed spitting contests (hate to toot my own horn, but I usually win these. That's not a challenge or anything...)
- mason jars & their many uses. Who knew you could use them as hanging candle holders?
- MARGARITAS. Original, watermelon, strawberry, swirled, blended, on the rocks - you name it, I'll drink it.
- SANGRIA. Fresh fruit & wine? Genius, obviously.
- MOJITOS.
- PUNCH. (with alcohol, duh.)
- day drinking (I miss college.)
- patio drinking (Am I starting to sound like I have a problem?)
- 4th of July - my favorite holiday. I love America and I love red, white & blue.
- Hot weather (though not 110 degree weather. That's a little excessive.)
- Bathing suits. Although I don't like shopping for them (get real, what girl does?), they are the most comfortable thing when it's hot.
- fried chicken. It's just better when it's summer.
- LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE
- beach, wish we had one here
- driving down the less-traveled country roads just for the heck of it, windows down, blasting Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert, sipping on an ice cold Dr. Pepper.
- not having to wear makeup (when I'm not at work)
- not having to straighten, curl, etc. my hair (when I'm not at work). The au-natural, imperfect wave look is so so summery, according to me.
- fishtail braids
- bright bright nail polish
- long dresses & short shorts
- sitting outside in the evenings, listening to the cicadas and the train & watching fireflies
- outdoor concerts (Tim Mcgraw & EYB, Fort Sill, 4th of July, summer '09...awesome)
- popsicles
- fireworks & sparklers
- BBQ yum yummmm
- sandals
- trips to visit family & friends
- sweet ice tea, of course. McCallister's has some of the best.
- floating the river: best way to spend an afternoon
What are your favorite things about this season (besides this gorgeous weather)?
Caught up on your blog this evening! Lots of pretty. xoxo.
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