17.06 Summer Ins n Outs

It’s finally Summer!?

While I wish New England were having better weather so I can fry myself tan, I’m happy to be back in the Northeast, where I can drive two hours North for a hike, or two hours South for a beach day. However, regardless of rain or shine, I wanted to curate a RANDOM list of things I believe to be In and Out this Summer. I figured this would be a good way to get back into writing, as I've taken a good three weeks since being in Greece.

So, here is my short n’ simple INS n OUTS of Summer:

In:

1. Electrolytes

   1. It’s hot, humid, and hangover season…. If you don’t get enough extra electrolytes in your system. We are not sulking in bed with a wine headache when we could have easily relieved our ailments with some additional salt.

      1. Try LMNT or Ultima for the best-tasting sips.

2. “For the girls” podcasts

   1. Check out my earlier posts on my favorite podcasts

3. Slow days

   1. Embrace a bit of that European (we all have in us).

4. Matcha

   1. I think it’s amazing, calming, and energizing

      1. I have a matcha recipe …. Ask me if you want ;) 

      

5. Bronzing skincare

   1. Skincare is the focus, makeup is for fun. Products for glowing skin:

      1. Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops

      2. Sisley glow primer

      3. Merit Glow Primer

      4. U Beauty Super Tinted Hydrator

      

6. Seeking discomfort

   1. Ask yourself, “What’s the worst that can happen?”

      1. Watch YES THEORY on YouTube for inspiration…

7. Doing it for your future self

   1. If you are unsure about something, think about whether your future self would do it, and who do you want to embrace. I will be doing an entire workshop on this idea soon ;) 

8. All shades of sage green

   1. Personal favorites: olive sage, dark sage, earth sage, mossy sage.

9. Rustic wood accents

   1. A natural element in a modern living world. 

      

10. Picnics 

    1. Grab some wine (or Wynks), a deck of cards, a loaf of HiRise Sourdough, and some schmear, and sit yourself on a beautiful blanket cushioned by the plushest plot of grass you can find. 

       

11. Social cigs

    1. It’s Summer…. let ‘s keep those European vibes going with a cig and a social sip. 

       

12. Natural wine

    1. A newer enjoyment of mine, I like the funky taste and story behind each blend.

       

       If you are in the Boston area, check out Momma’s Grocery; they have a great selection of natural wines!

13. Polka dots

    1. A lover turned hater turned back to lover of polka dots… at least for now.

       

        

14. frolicking 

    1. Preferably in the countryside, but cobblestone streets work too if you can find them.

       

15. Sticking to the plan, not the mood

    1. Thank me later

16. Being nude (when appropriate)

    1. This just feels like a perfect Summer thing… ya know?

17. Spontaneous adventures

    1. GO ON THAT ROAD TRIP TO IKEA! Take the ferry to Provincetown! Drive to Bangor and pitch a tent! 

18.  Learning a new skill or hobby

    1. I’m starting to learn Japanese for my job!

Out:

1. Being inside

   1. I don’t care if it’s pouring rain or boiling hot, be outside.

2. Collective phone scrolling

   1. There is nothing I dislike more than hanging out with a bunch of people on for everyone to be on their phones, interacting with anything but each other.

3. “Playing it safe”

   1. Be responsible in your actions, but take a risk! Go on that date, take that dance class, idk lift a heavier dumbbell than you usually do!

4. Metalware

   1. In regards to both homeware and jewelry. Summer has a feminine energy, and metal is a very masculine element… they just don’t mesh in that way.

5. Waiting for the walk-sign

   1. Unless you are in Copenhagen (which would be really cool if this blog reached there!), just be smart about J-walking. The lights in Boston are always so unpredictable and usually hate to help out the pedestrians. 

6. Risking the parking ticket

   1. Kind of like the shopping cart theory, but just take that extra step in finding a legitimate parking spot — morals lads!

7. Vaping 

   1. This is such a bad habit for your health, and it also looks so cringy seeing people rip a rainbow box of nicotine. Either quick (ideal) or get a pack of cigs.

8. Excuses

   1. Be honest. That’s all.

9. Over accessorizing

   1. Aside from Coachella (which already happened), no one needs to be wearing three belts.

10. Nail biting

    1. Whoops, legit doing this simultaneously while writing, but I need to stop because it’s not cute nor hygienic… there is a better way to deal with anxiety and nerves.

11. Plaid patterned (shirts and pants)

    1. This pattern is giving winter…

12. Bejeweled nails

    1. Why are people trying to do the most with every element of their outfit, just keep your nails simple and functional please and thank you!

13. Obvious makeup

    1. While I can appreciate those who are talented in intricate eye makeup and bold lips, the warmer weather melts that art away too quickly to make it worth it. Plus, natural is better in my opinion.

14. Traffic 

    1. I simply cannot. 

15. Comfort shows

    1. Summer is not for hibernating, so either put on a new series, go to the theaters, or ritualize your evening around Love Island US.

16.  Eating mediocre meals out 

    1. Make a home-cooked meal yourself or splurge ;)

17. Hot Yoga

    1. It’s already hot outside, save this movement for colder days.

18.  Dirty dishes in the sink

    1. The easiest feel-good chore.