I Love Summer...

It's the best!

Let me tell you why this summer is different. For five straight summers, during my time off from teaching, I worked for the EFY program. I absolutely loved that and looked forward to it as each school year would come to an end. I had priceless experiences working with those youth, made lifelong friends with fellow counselors, gained skills, worked hard, and made extra money all at the same time! Truth be told, I wish I could still be doing it. However, because I am not, my summers are no longer jam packed and scheduled for me. I am getting to feel what it is like to just be a kid again and live virtually stress free for two months. Nothing could be more fantastic! I only wish there were more people I could share it with!
I get up at around 8:00 every morning (sleeping in for 2 extra hours compared to my teaching regiment). I read scriptures, eat a little, change, exercise in some form (sometimes for a large portion of the day if it's like a bike ride or long run or something), and then either find some sort of water to swim in (I don't have a pool so that's tricky when I'm at home), or shower and start on my "T0-Do" list for the day. Night times are usually pretty chill when I'm home here in Utah...nothing too crazy. But I try to travel around and see my best pals that I love so much. And I'm usually in bed by midnight. Perfect.
Aside from those great days, I get to spend a lot of the time being in other places with people I love. Places I've been so far:

L.A., California
England
France
Belgium
Scotland
Orlando, Florida
Boise, Idaho

Places on the docket:
Moab, Utah
San Francisco, California
New York City, New York
Orange County, California (haven't planned that yet, but it's sure to happen in August!)

I also read a lot, but that's not new at all...I just thought I'd document books so far this summer.
Books:
Princess Academy
Jane Austen Ruined My Life
The Higher Power of Lucky
Elaine's Circle
The Graveyard Book

I hope you're having a great summer! And if I haven't seen you yet, remind me to come hang out! I will do it!