The Beach
What says summertime more than the beach? Let's pack our beach bags and head down there right now. I've got my sunscreen, my beach towel, a book by one of the members of the the Wet Noodle Posse, a beach umbrella, my beach chair and a pair of sunglasses. Some of you might want to bring a paddle ball game or a Frisbee or a kite. Let's see what we can find at the beach as we go up over the dunes.
The lifeguards keep a watchful eye on beach goers.
How about a little fishing with poles or nets?
Let's build something in the sand.
Or learn to surf.
Or fly a kite.
Or cover a body board with sand.
Or just relax with a good book in a chair under an umbrella.
These are some images from my favorite beach. Tell us about your favorite beach and the things you like to do there.
Merrillee
Labels: beach, fishing, fun, lifeguard, summer, sunscreen
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
At least this girl does! It's easy to have fun.
MUSIC: The most mundane chore can be fun if you have the right attitude. Ever fold laundry to the Rolling Stones or the Beatles? I can’t run on the treadmill without my ipod to get my body and mind inspired. Music makes me happy. Nothing cheers me faster than a great song!
A LITTLE HEALTHY COMPETITION: Helping your kids learn can be fun too! I’ve been helping my daughter learn new words every week in preparation for the SATs. We have about 50 index cards at this point, adding more every week. Every chance I get, I grab the stack of cards (keep them in the kitchen for easy access) and we race through them to see who can spit out the answer the fastest.
WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY? If you love to play a musical instrument but never find the time, make it a priority to play at least thirty minutes a week or a day. When you set aside a doable amount of time, it’s easier to make it happen and you feel so good afterward! Everybody should spend at least thirty minutes a day doing something they love, something they're passionate about that brings them joy. I have been playing the piano almost every morning for at least fifteen minutes. I have also been reading every night before bed in 2009 and I’m so glad I’ve carved out that time for myself. Spending thirty minutes a day doing a few things I love to do has made all the difference. I feel as if I’ve given myself a wonderful gift.
What do you love to do but never seem to have time for? Sing? Dance? Play the guitar?That's me in the picture when I was visiting New York City having fun. :)
Labels: be good to yourself, fun
