#Hashtags pop up all the time on Twitter but Monday's trending hashtag, #IFeelTheHappiestWhen, made me smile. In the summertime, living is easy; it's the time to catch happiness vibes in nature's playground. Come along with me to take a peek at a Long Island summer day. Find out what makes me happy.
This weekend was one of those times to explore the art of relaxation, despite the heatwave that swept over Long Island. Sweltering heat, temperatures climbing past 100 degrees, and blazing sunshine created a combination that called for constant hydration, air conditioning, and finding balance. A walk along the shore filled with sounds of the ocean, gulls swooning, and cool waves splashing is usually appealing but getting to the shore means crossing the sizzling sand. This plan was not an option on such a hot day so I needed to come up with another idea to find the sweet summer life at the Long Island shore.
This weekend was one of those times to explore the art of relaxation, despite the heatwave that swept over Long Island. Sweltering heat, temperatures climbing past 100 degrees, and blazing sunshine created a combination that called for constant hydration, air conditioning, and finding balance. A walk along the shore filled with sounds of the ocean, gulls swooning, and cool waves splashing is usually appealing but getting to the shore means crossing the sizzling sand. This plan was not an option on such a hot day so I needed to come up with another idea to find the sweet summer life at the Long Island shore.
Plan B evolved. A short jaunt to the beach late in the day when the wall of heat was bearable became a plausible alternative. My husband, son, and I drove to the beach mass at Malibu Beach. To our surprise traffic was light and the local priest laughingly announced that he would skip the homily until September. That was a good plan considering the heat quotient.
Once mass was over, we were on the quest was to find a restaurant by the water with a slight breeze. We were pleased to find an open table at one of our favorite restaurants, Pop's. All we needed to do was wait for a half-hour to be seated.
This was a delightful option since the tropical-like outdoor area with a sandy beach overlooking a quiet canal was not crowded. As we sat in the Adirondack chairs watching the boats pass by I realized that our summer afternoon outing would become a memorable event.
Once mass was over, we were on the quest was to find a restaurant by the water with a slight breeze. We were pleased to find an open table at one of our favorite restaurants, Pop's. All we needed to do was wait for a half-hour to be seated.
This was a delightful option since the tropical-like outdoor area with a sandy beach overlooking a quiet canal was not crowded. As we sat in the Adirondack chairs watching the boats pass by I realized that our summer afternoon outing would become a memorable event.
Animated digital postcard created at Buncee
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#IFeelHappiestWhen I commune with nature and family
while enjoying the beauty of sweet summer life.
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Today is Slice of Life Tuesday at Two Writing Teachers. I am looking forward to seeing how how my writing colleagues will respond to the prompt, #IFeelTheHappiestWhen...
I have not seen this hashtag and am on Twitter often. I feel happiest when I start my day with writing.
ReplyDeleteYour weekend did sound delightful!!!
Tammy, I am in the middle of your reading your post now and am so grateful that you wrote about Cornelius Minor's presentation. He is an amazing presenter. Thanks for reading my post and commenting. The Twitter hashtag was up yesterday morning on the NY trending site. I also like to start my day with writing but I see you started at 4:29 AM-early bird time.
DeleteOh, what a lovely day! What appeals to me most about is the relaxed pace -- no rushing off to work or errands or even to a date with someone. Time spent with your family in a beautiful place -- the best!
ReplyDeleteMy husband agrees with you, Becky. He often just likes to be with family. Thanks for joining me today.
DeleteYour writing was excellent. It made me glad to live on Long Island.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you feel the same way about Long Island as I do.
DeleteWhat a great weekend and a nice way of coping with the heat. No homily until September - I like that. Our priest has "short sermons August" coming up shortly.
ReplyDeleteShort sermons August sounds like a good light-hearted way to provide guidance. I think our priest provided a gift for the beach parishioners last Saturday. Being innovative with faith practices is certainly a wonderful way to increase summer spiritually. Have a great day. It is so dark here due to the rain.
DeleteI love the peaceful energy and truths in your digital postcard. The relaxing blues and movement draw me in ... your whole post is so refreshing and uplifting. Catching happiness vibes in nature's playground, indeed - this summer just watching a new three-year-old in my life discovering dragonflies and blowing iridescent bubbles in the sunshine made me indescribably happy.
ReplyDeleteI can sense your joy, Fran. Keep on discovery the happiness that a child's smile, bubbles in the sky, and the power of the pen brings to make these images continue on.
DeleteLove your words - "sweet summer life." I'm committing to spending more time in my rocking chair reading on the front porch. I love the image of you and family in the Adirondack chairs. A lovely post, Carol.
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