#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...
