SUMMER OF LOVE

Every summer is one of love. I love it. It loves me.

I've never put much stock into astrology, but considering my early August birthday and my Leo sign, it always seems quite spot on.From our friends over at AOL, a snipit on Leo characteristics - note the use of keywords such as 'sun', 'fire' and 'heat'.

...The Lioness proudly cares for the young, hunts and takes care of survival with relentless intent and ferocity, when needed.
...Leo are warm of spirit, eager for action and are driven by a desire to be loved for what you bring to others. Leo are a magnanimous leader and a faithful servant. Once scorned in love, however, Leo will withdraw affections and the light, once brilliant, can go cold.
...Leo motto might be "What you see is what you get."
...Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth. One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one.
...The fire of Leo is brilliant and intense. It's like the summer Sun that relentlessly shows up every day and whose heat continues to build over a period of time.
...As the key planet of Leo, the Sun is the symbol of the self and from it stems all individuality and creativity.

So how's that for tooting my own horn? But maybe it has something to do with my extreme need for sun, fire and heat. Something we don't always get a lot of around these parts, but when we do...oh, is it glorious. Inspired by my facebook post today, I'm counting the reasons why I truly do love summer. And will appreciate it even more so...as if that were even possible.

1. it’s warm – like over 70
2. blue skies wake me up
3. open roof at Safeco
4. smores
5. camping
6. smell of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic
7. no need for makeup
8. stargazing
9. cool A/C escape of an afternoon movie
10. drive-in theater
11. barefoot
12. sundresses and bikinis
13. Summertime by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff
14. Sublime and Jimmy Buffet sound better
15. ice cream for dinner
16. my chaise lounge – Best. Gift. Ever.
17. fireworks
18. my birthday
19. hummingbirds – all 4 of them
20. deer and elk on my morning bike ride
21. Mt Rainier looking into my backyard
22. eating outside
23. lazy days
24. my strawberry patch
25. fresh fruits & veggies
26. watermelon
27. roadtrips
28. SeaFair
29. the Blue Angels
30. barbeque
31. margaritas
32. Gazebo Blend
33. iced coffees
34. smoothies
35. tan lines
36. otter pops
37. reading
38. not cleaning house
39. kiddie pool
40. running through the sprinkler
41. morning coffee on the front step
42. gardening
...and the list could go on and on