Beachtime

I've never been a big beach person.

Well, I mean I guess some of my favorite memories during middle school involved Shannon and I at the beach. Her mom would pack us into the Expedition along with our boogie boards, sunscreen, snacks and towels and we would head off to the beach. The water was always freezing, of course, but after the first five minutes you'd barely notice. We'd have to stop by the 7-11 on the way home for some slurpees which was a treat for me because I wouldn't even imagine asking my mother for a dyed red sugar drink from a convenience store. Those days were long, tan, and a definite highlight of my middle school summers.

But all through high school, I never really felt the desire to head to the beach. If I did, it would be in celebration for finals being over or a big group of friends were spending the day at the beach. Personally, I'd rather tan at home and jump in the pool. I've never totally understood the appeal of the beach unless you were from a landlocked state or your house is literally a short walk away from the sand.

Nevertheless, a beach visit is a necessity at least once a month when I'm home. It was a beautiful blue sky day with a few wisps of cloud over the ocean. I may have gotten sand everywhere (bathing suit, hair, purse, towel, car, book), but it was worth it. And the day spent with the twins is never a day wasted.

Downers:

• Woke up to a man in my bathroom. We're redoing the bathrooms and I have the lovely honor of listening to construction at as early as 8:00 in the morning. At least it prevents me from sleeping in and wasting my day away?
• Didn't really get tan. Three hours in the sun and I didn't even burn? What is this? I thought I got the good skin genes that allows me to tan easily. 
• Minor anxiety attack. Not fun. To do: work on deep breathing
• No job/internship. This will continue to be on this list until I get something. I've already given myself the rest of this week to find something or I'm forcing myself to go back to Hallmark. Motivation? Check

Uppers:

• Beach, sun, weather, sky, car ride
• Song of the day: Badgalriri 1. Badass 2. I love my roommate and our mutual love of this song
• My dad- I had a talk with my dad today. It's interesting how completely different we can be about some issues, but be the same regarding others. Our dynamic has completely changed though over the past two years. I think I give him more advice than anything, and I can tell that he really takes it to heart. He gives me way more credit than I deserve and thinks I'm part genius. He may not be the brightest, but his genuineness and entirely good intentions make up  it. 
• Wedding Crashers- I need to be these people. Like now