Summer, the beach and the approaching doom

I just read r.d.’s post and had a realization – the second realization of the morning – I guess I need more coffee.

The first realization hit me like a ton of bricks -this time next week I will be packing my bags and the car to go to the beach! I cannot believe it is finally here! I have been talking about this for months now! I guess going to the lake last weekend eased my pain of getting out of town. I know it will be here in the blink of an eye and over in the same amount of time.

The second realization is that this is my last ditch effort at summer- after this it will be jackets, shoes, long sleeves and jeans here on out! Also, this is the first and last vacation gf and I will have together this year as she will be traveling non-stop and I will be spending the holidays overseas with my sister.

Where did the summer go anyway?

When I think of it being over I say, “WAIT! I still need to do this, that and the other!” But, the only thing I can honestly say that I didn’t do this summer (that I relate to summer) is go to gay pride. I haven’t been in the last 3 years because I always seem to teach a class that weekend. The years past I have gone I have been sadly disappointed that it turned out to be a huge drunk-fest with a bunch of scary people that I wouldn’t want to be around sober, let alone drunk! And, lets not forget all the uncomfortable ex sightings (we won't go there!) So, really – what have I missed? My sister visited twice, I’ve ran around in the convertible, went to the lake, went swimming, and it will be capped off with going to the beach. Putting it all into perspective, it really doesn’t sound that bad.

Looking ahead to fall – and what to look forward to:

* Cooler weather that I can wear my favorite jean jacket or track jacket and

* Have the top down on the convertible without feeling like I am a piece of fried chicken

*Football (College! GO Fighting Irish!)

*Leaves – although, they change and drop late here – which is good!

*Doing motorcycle crew for this event

*Me and GF’s 2 -year (Gaaaah) anniversary and going here to celebrate

*All the little kids (brats) being back at school

*OH! And who can forget this – SAM ADAMS OCTOBERFEST!!

(Thanks for reminding me r.d.! :-)

So, is summer almost being over really THAT bad?