Summer, a long-awaited and much enjoyed season by many, is here again. Every year, it seems like the wait is so long, but the actual season flies by in what feels like an instant. Many people make lists of all their goals to accomplish while they are off from school and the weather is warm. Some like to take on crazy adventures, while others would rather spend their time relaxing on a nearby beach or by a pool with family and friends. This year, I don't have a list of goals I plan on checking off one by one. Instead, my goal for this year is to enjoy and cherish all the little things about the summer. After all, the little things are what matter most. Here are 50 of my personal favorite little things about the summer. Enjoy!
1. Hearing the ice cream truck and running outside to catch it.
2. The sun stays out longer.
3. Getting your nails painted a neon color.
4. Not having to worry about schoolwork.
5. Feeling the sand between your toes at the beach.
6. Iced coffee.
7. Showers after coming home from the beach.
8. Cold milkshakes and smoothies.
9. Late nights on the weekdays.
10. The smell of sunscreen.
11. Italian ices.
12. Realizing you're tan after a long day outside.
13. Wearing shorts.
14. BBQs and summer parties.
15. Fireworks on Fourth of July.
16. Making a summer playlist of new (and old) music.
17. Iced tea.
18. Summer concerts, especially those outside.
19. Sleeping in on the weekdays.
20. Vacations with family and/or friends.
21. Sitting outside with neighbors.
22. Putting on a bathing suit for the first time of the season.
23. Seeing new movies in the movie theater.
24. Walking into an air-conditioned room after being out in the heat.
25. Playing mini golf.
26. Water fights (water balloons, water guns, etc, you name it!).
27. Flip flops (especially buying them at the Old Navy flip flop sale).
28. Having the time to start a new series on Netflix (without feeling guilty about it).
29. Driving around-- windows down, music up.
30. Catching fireflies.
31. Jumping into a pool.
32. Berries and whipped cream.
33. Starting a good book while sitting on the beach.
34. Running around a local amusement park (even if you're too old for most of the rides there).
35. Walking across the beach as the waves hit your feet.
36. Biting into a piece of fresh watermelon.
37. Sandal wedges.
38. Street festivals.
39. Sunsets.
40. Thunderstorms (and then the rainbow that follows).
41. Sundresses.
42. Tie dying t-shirts.
43. Eating dinner outside.
44. Lemonade.
45. Collecting shells on the beach.
46. Playing board games and watching movies on rainy days.
47. Sleepovers on the weekdays.
48. Sitting down with a good coloring book and a new pack of crayons and/or colored pencils.
49. Having viewing parties for your favorite weeknight TV shows with friends.
50. Block parties.
