Sweet Summertime

Ahhhh, summer.  Time to don colorful bathing suits, lather on that SPF 30+, and dip your toes in the water.  For three sweet months Florida girls embrace the quote "Salt in the air, sand in my hair," and every single one of us has made these eight beloved words our Facebook status at least once during our teenage years.

There's no denying the fact that sunshine, sand, and water bring out the best in everyone.  Smiles and laughter abound, skin turns tan, and hearts grow light.  But as a college student the real world calls, and summers become a time to beef up your resume and line up internships, jobs, and extra classes.  So I booked a few weekend beach getaways into my busy schedule to satisfy my eternal summertime yearnings, and I hope all of you also have an opportunity to take off your cover up, close your eyes, jam out to your summer playlist, and relax at the water's edge. 

It's a smile, it's a kiss

It's a sip of wine, it's summertime

Sweet summertime

-Kenny Chesney, "Summertime"

"Palm trees, ocean breeze, salty air, sun kissed hair.  That endless summer, take me there."

Kiss me hard before you go,

Summertime sadness

-Lana Del Ray, "Summertime Sadness"

Happy summer 2013 from yours truly!  I wish you a sweet season filled with sunny days and long, unforgettable nights.  

My sister, Sunny, and me at the beach in 2013