I’ve been having some winter blues lately. I miss the warmer weather, so here’s an ode to my favorite time as we approach it once again.
I like the cold weather
we don’t get much, so I soak it up
I like big cozy sweaters
and when I can wear my thick, corduroy pants
but I love the warm even more
when the beach trips are often
and the sun is out all day
and I spend my days leisurely
I like puffer jackets
and long cardigans
I like boots and fires
and the smell of the crisp, cold air
but I read the best books in the summer
listen to the best music
I stay up later
and the silence of the beach is a comforting ease at every hour
I like comfy blankets
and the gently icy renewed mornings
I like the crunchy sound of walking on the grass
and I like the winter holidays
but I love when the sand is terribly hot
and the ocean is cold and refreshing
some days the heat is miserable
but most it’s just what I need
I love big loud sunglasses
and bright color combinations
I love riding with the car wide open
windows down and sunroof open, music blasting from the radio
I love it when all I wear is swimsuits and tank tops
I love when my hair turns beachy blonde
I love when no one cares about how they dress in a grocery store
I love when 75% of my diet is that ripe summer fruit
I love pina coladas and tropical smoothies
I love dinners after a full day of sun
I love the anticipation of the drive down
I love when it smells like coconut sunscreen everywhere you go
I love it all, every single bit
but then the weather turns cold again
and I wait another year
but I know that summer magic will always be worth it
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