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The Norse cosmos began with two worlds, Niflheim and Muspellheim. These two worlds, the worlds of primordial cold and fire, were separated by a great fissure called Ginnungagap. The waters from the well Hvergelmir, at the center of Niflheim, by many rivers flowed into Ginnungagap and "when those rivers, which are called Elivagar, came so far from their source, the poisonous flow hardened like a slag of cinders running from a furnace, and became ice. ...Then layer by layer, the ice grew within Ginnungagap" (Byock 13). The northernmost regions of the gap filled with hoar frost and rime, but the southernmost were "the regions bordering on Muspell [and] were warm and bright" (Byock 13). Where the cold of Niflheim's ice and the warmth of Muspellheim's fire met in Ginnungagap the ice thawed, and "there was a quickening in these flowing drops and life sprang up" (Byock 14). From the ice came Ymir, known as Aurgelmir by the giants, the origin of all frost giants. As the wise giant Vafthruthnir says, "'down from Elivagar did venom drop, / And waxed till a giant it was; / And thence arose our giants' race, / And thus so fierce are we found'" (Bellows 76-77).
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1. Sun showers
2. Smiles
3. Tight hugs
4. Discovering new foods you like.
5. Laying in bed after a long day.
6. And being completely relaxed
7. "This reminded me of you"
woman in white shirt leaning on yellow wall
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8. Breakfast foods
pancakes with syrup
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9. Over-sized clothes
person in brown knit sweater
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10. Contagious laughs
a person sitting on a couch with a laptop
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11. Car rides with that one person
woman in black and white floral dress sitting on red car hood during daytime
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12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts
a person holding a cell phone in their hand
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13. The city at night
high angle photo of cityscape
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14. Surprises
woman covering eyes with hand
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15. Blanket cocoons
smiling woman wrapped with white headscarf
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16. Good hair days
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17. Really good coffee
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18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason
man jumping on the middle of the street during daytime
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19. Conquering a fear
person jumping on big rock under gray and white sky during daytime
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20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle
a bowl of guacamole next to a bowl of tortilla chips
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21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything
two women sitting on a couch in a living room
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22. Home-cooked meals
cooked food on black bowl
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23. Tattoo stories
men's arm tattoo
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24. Leaves changing color in fall
a group of trees with orange leaves
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25. Butterflies in your stomach
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26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
two bread with sauce in box
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27. When you can't stop laughing
a couple of young girls standing next to a tent
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Coors Light Summer Brew:
This summer shandy begins this list, it's a mix of lemon, lime and orange. While this is by no means a craft beer, it still has it place as a refreshing summer brew to enjoy.
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
Solid choice for any summer get together, great taste with a hint of citrus.
Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat
Distinctly reminds me of Fruity Pebbles, but nonetheless is a wonderful summer beer.
Want to know more about beer?
Summertime is the perfect time for beer, and that's why International Beer Day is on August 2nd. Our community has you covered with more stories about beer, including:
- The Benefits of Drinking Beer: Let us count the ways. There are more than you might think.
- Delicious Beer Substitutes: Is beer not typically your thing? Try one of these instead.
- Unique Beer Flavors to Try: Whether it's hard apple cider or the tase of wild blueberries, these are great options.
- If College Majors Were Beers: Business, sports medicine, design – there's a beer for every major.
Sam Adams Summer Ale
Sam Adams is known for their traditional Boston Lager, but their Summer Ale is damn good.
Hell or High Watermelon
Made with real watermelon, not much is more summer-esque than juicy watermelon in July.
Blue Moon Summer Honey
I love me some Blue Moon, so the summer brew is a no-brainer on this list.
LandShark Lager
Fun fact: LandShark is owned by Anheuser-Busch, and is more commonly know as the signature drink of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
Corona
Obviously Corona had to take the number one spot. To me, there's nothing more refreshing than a cold Corona with lime on a hot summer day.
So whether you're on a sandy beach, a fishing boat, or at a pool, just remember what our dear friend Jack Nicholson said, "Beer, it's the best damn drink in the world."
Drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
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Perfect Weather
Photo by Julian Myles on Unsplash75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?
You'll get an effortless tan
Photo by Roberto Nickson on UnsplashBeing outside is inevitable when the weather is this nice, so slap on some low SPF and enjoy the perfect weather as you become a bronzed beach babe!
You can exercise with a view
Photo by Cedric Letsch on UnsplashWho said working on your summer bod has to stop when summer starts? In SoCal there are hundreds of gorgeous hiking trails in the mountains or on the cliffs overlooking the beach, so maintaining your summer bod is easy on the eyes and a lot less of a drag!
You don't have to worry about bug bites
Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on UnsplashThe likelihood of you getting bit by a bug is slim, so you don't have to worry about smelling like bug spray whenever you want to go outside.
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We have outdoor concerts
Photo by Aranxa Esteve on UnsplashAt the county fair or on the beach, summertime means outdoor concerts with good music and great friends.
We live where people vacation
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on UnsplashWe're lucky enough to live in paradise and we don't take that for granted. We take advantage of our sunsets on the beach and backyard staycation without spending a pretty penny on visiting somewhere that isn't nearly as perfect as SoCal. We're pretty spoiled.
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