Summer Lovin'

So far, I have really enjoyed this summer. Even though Justin and I haven't gone on a vacation just yet (I'm really hoping for a beach weekend one of these days... hint hint), I have had a lot of fun getting settled into the new house and our new life in Elgin. I have also enjoyed *not* being in class all the time. Sure, work is a little busy this time of year, but it's not so bad. Life is just plain easier since the era of classes and homework has ended.

I have been spending as much time as possible in my in-laws' new pool, for my sanity and my health. I've been doing some "real" swimming to burn a few calories, especially because I haven't been as diligent with my dieting lately. (I have maintained my weight since unofficially stopping Weight Watchers, but plan to get back in the groove and actually LOSE some more very soon!)

Yesterday, I went to a cute little salon in Camden called Allure, and got a new look a la Jennifer. I think she did a great job!

Oh, and weekends - now they're the best. Sleeping in every Saturday, sipping on a great cup of coffee, floating around in the pool, sharing some great conversations and a few laughs with my adorable husband... these are the things that make me happy.

We've been doing some work on our backyard, however, and that is not so happy for this girl who just mowed her first lawn a few weeks ago! I have a cut on one finger and a tiny thorn stuck in my left thumb from pulling up weeds and roots yesterday. Guess it's time to buy a good pair of gardening gloves! Oh, well. Once we turn our rough, sandy backyard into a pretty, grassy one, it will have been worth all the thorns. I am looking forward to getting the grunt work done so we can lay down some soil and seed!

Even with the not-so-fun parts, I can't help but enjoy myself as summer lazily ticks by. It also doesn't hurt that I will be the proud owner of a BA in English in approximately 27 days!

More to come. Now go out and enjoy the sunshine!

Love and Lattés,

Katie