Now don’t get us wrong, we here at GumDrops have embraced the rain. But, we still have a spot in our heart for the days where ordering an iced coffee over hot isn’t an extreme beverage risk. Just like any weather conditions, there are always some complaints. We’ve already put the silver lining to your rain clouds, so.. here goes my attempt to put some sunblock on your sun? (yeah I don’t know where I was going with that).
This is for all of you who are finding it hard to enjoy the transfer from mild weather, to hot and humid.
- Embrace being sweaty.
Everyone else is. Look around, unless you are looking at someone who’s just slicked up in tanning oil, they’re sweaty too. It’s like the wind and hair, girls you know what I’m saying. If you’re really having a hard time, here’s a fun fabric tip I learned in school: Polyester is a no-go in the summer. No matter how thin and breezy the fabric feels, it’s lying- it will keep you uncomfortable and hot.
- Enjoy some summertime sports.
Now, I am not going to lie. I am probably close to last on the list of people who enjoy extreme physical activity, especially when it’s hot out. But might I suggest badminton? Sure beach volleyball sounds a little cooler, and a little more athletic. But trust me, an intense game of badminton is where it’s at. What is cooler than hitting a feathered ball as hard as you can with miniature tennis rackets?
- Iced EVERYTHING!
Alright.. Everyone thinks it, I’m going to say it. Summer brings a lot of sweet treats, and awesome dining experiences. Start your morning off right with an iced coffee, and from then on the world is your chilled oyster. I’ve recently ventured into making my own popsicles (which has nothing to do with my student diet.), and I’m awarding it my smartest decision of July. Instead of laying lifeless on the beach to get a tan, sit out on a patio with friends. I found out the hard way (racer back tan line), but you definitely get a tan when you are out enjoying life on a restaurant patio.
While you’re out enjoying summer, stop by the store and check out our new shipment of Havaiana’s! I don’t know who deemed Havaiana’s as the bee’s knees in the flip flop world, but I’m not questioning it.
What are your favorite summertime activities?
-Kathryn
