Happy Friday and start to Memorial Day weekend. This weekend marks a busy back-to-back four weekends of travel before a quick one weekend break. Yes, I’m tired thinking about it too, but I’m filled with more excitement than anything! We’ve been talking about this busy summer for months now, and I’m grateful we are here to get it rolling. Hope you have a safe travel weekend if you are partaking and a restful time regardless. This week, I’m off the cuff setting some summer rules and to-dos. I would love to hear what you’re looking forward to for summer!
Three Things that Made the World Beautiful Last Week
Savoring the last of spring and routine.
Porchfest! A neighborhood in the area had their yearly festival with bands performing on people’s porches/front lawns. It was so much fun with such great friends!
The beauty of a phone call. Living further away from friends/family is difficult, but I’m so grateful for technology to allow phone calls, texts, FaceTimes, etc. to make it easier. Thanks for the phone calls, y’all!!
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Conversation: Summer Rules
The start of the summer season (not technically) is this weekend with the holiday weekend. It feels like a good time to set some summer rules to live by/list of to dos if you ask me! Now, I didn’t do a ton of brainstorming on this topic before I started to type, so let’s see what my gut reaction is telling me for the season of sun ahead!
Find moments of rest and quiet in the hustle - savor creation and the sunshine by slowing down
Always wear SPF
Water plants (a lot bc Hotlanta)
Spend moments of reflection, thanksgiving, and prayer every single day
Eat lots of fruit while it’s in season
Find new routine and take the pressure off to constantly meet routine
Keep La Croix (or Spindrift) stocked in the fridge
Treat yourself and others
Make a summer playlist
Enjoy beach read season (even though I definitely celebrate/partake all year)
Creative Corner
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Notes:
summer feeling | texture | movement | fun
A Prayer to Share
Holy Spirit - help us to pray:
Please guide our minds, bodies, and souls to embrace the season ahead in all its fullness and glory. That we may live happy, give happily, and openly receive the joys and mercies of what is to come.
Amen!
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xo - Cam