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I know we’ve had this theme for WWBC in the past at least once, but I’m purposefully not looking up my old post or posts about it. Let’s see what my brain comes up with this time.
What do I like to do during the summer?
Eating fresh, local produce. There are a limited number of options for Canadian produce between about November and April or May, and most of those involve apples, cabbage, or other root vegetables. Due to this, I relish all of the seasonal and often more delicate foods that are abundant the rest of the year. Yay for berries, stone fruit, tomatoes, and more!
Going swimming. Yes, some Canadians enjoy a nice Polar Plunge (briefly swimming or wading in the Great Lakes in the dead of winter), but I am so not one of them. Give me sunlight on my skin and enough time for the summer heat to actually warm up the water to non-freezing temperatures before I’ll even think about dipping my toes in at a beach or pool.
Taking morning walks. Even on hot days, the weather can still be decent if you go outside before the sun has warmed up everything too much. Evening walks can be nice, too, depending on the high temperature of the day.
Attending festivals and parades. I love being surrounded by happy people while celebrating books, cultural events, various minority groups, food, music, or other uplifting topics. You’ll often see dogs walking around with their people at these events, too! I like to pretend that everyone’s dogs know exactly who or what is being celebrated and wholeheartedly endorse it.
Travelling lightly. That is to say, in the summer there’s no need for a winter jacket, mittens, hat, scarf, long underwear, or any other extra stuff to remember to put on when I’m out and about. I love walking around in shorts, sneakers, and a t-shirt with nothing to carry in my hands other than maybe a bottle of water.
Visiting nature. I think you all could probably guess I’d pick this. Summer can be tricky for park visits depending on the heat and humidity levels and what the air quality index looks like, but on the cooler and less smoky days* I’m definitely up for a picnic, a few rounds of nature or other types of photography, some sightseeing, or a stroll through a forest or flower garden.
*Canada, and I believe many parts of the U.S. as well, have had massive forest fires in recent years during the summer. This can make the air quality too poor for exercising or non-essential outdoor time depending on how bad things get.
So this is my list. What can I say other than I’m easy to please and can amuse myself on a budget. 🙂
I couldn’t really think of anything I like about the summer months but you just reminded me that I enjoy early morning walks when it’s still quiet. The woods where we live are really beautiful and occasionally we’ll spot a rabbit, some squirrels or even a fox.
Those sorts of walks are so fun!
I don’t go to the beaches during the summer because they’re so crowded, but a friend has a pool and I love bobbing around in it when I get to house-sit for him!
Nice!
Oh yes I like walking in summer. Traveling in the summer is so much easier!
For sure. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by earlier. In south Georgia, most of our festivals are in the spring and fall (summer here is no joke!).
You’re welcome. I wish Toronto had the same policy. There are a lot of festivals I skip in the summer due to heat, humidity, and/or smoke.
I wish you a summer free from forest fires!
Thank you. 🙂
Fresh produce is probably my most favorite. I love to cook, and I love to go to farmer’s market.
That’s awesome!
I’ve been so busy with work and crashing out afterward that I’ve barely even had a chance to notice summer starting. I love this post! If I had a printer I would stick it up on my fridge as a reminder, but instead i’m just gonna bookmark it look at it regularly until I manage to enjoy some of these activities for myself.
(Morning walks in particular are the best! I’m a night owl so it’s tough to actually experience, but sooo important to remember when I start to get fully demoralized by the heat/humidity circa late July. I usually forget so honestly, appreciate this reminder.)
Thanks for checking in, RS! It’s nice to hear from you again.
I hope you get some great morning walks in that don’t make you too tired. 🙂