hi august, its nice/sad to see you

August 02, 2015

hi august, its nice/sad to see you

We’re two days into August and while the tourist season is thankfully slowing down, so is my time in a place that quickly became my home. August has always been a bittersweet month for me. I’m more than ready for the calm that fall brings, but the idea of classes starting and cool weather makes me cringe inside. [INSERT summertime sadness]

Back in January I made a short list of “new year resolutions”. And unlike most years, that list has been in back of mind, casually creeping up on me and reminding me just how important it is. So for what seems like the first time in a long time, I’m sticking to them. I’ve tried my best to reconnect/ appreciate the people I care about, both old and new. I’ve tried to help people more and I’ve tried to be more in tune and grateful for what each day brings. In doing these things I’ve come to appreciate my life and the places I get to see so much more. This isn’t to say that I haven’t had low moments, because believe me I have, but it makes getting through them so much easier.

So before the Summertime Sadness Syndrome [SSS as I like to call it] sets in too much, I’m going to make the most of the time I have left with the people who’ve made the past few months so entertaining. I encourage you to do the same. Maybe wake up and see a sunrise [or if that’s too early a sunset ], make dinner for your friends and just talk or just go somewhere alone and appreciate what’s around you.

T- 2 ½ weeks until a new reality check, until then I’ll be soaking up every moment