Summer pleasures
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Hello loves!
Summer is there,
supposely at least!When I came back to the South of France, from Canada, I
won't lie, I was hoping -counting- on having a warm weather. To be able to go
to the beach, tan while reading a magazine enjoying the pool, eat outside. I
don't know. I was expecting summer as it often is in the South. Well, should
not have counted on that doll! Cause for now Summer is hidden by wind and
clouds. With some extra rain. I am a bit disappointed, that's an
understatement. BUT, I will not give up on my little Summer pleasures! There
are things I basically only do during Summer, because it's the season, because
I have more time, just because I want to! And this year, I wanted to share them
with you!
1. My birthday
Silly start right? but
well, my birthday is in July so of course it is something I look forward to. It
is also my grandmother's birthday (on the same day), so it adds a bit of
sparkle to the joy. Especially when we can be together. I will be honest right
there: I love to receive presents and gifts. Not to sound spoiled but I do. To
be fair, I love to offer them as well. Christmas, birthdays, no reason, I am a
big fan of giving presents! So, I don't know, maybe for my birthday I am just
happy to be on the receiving end? Or perhaps it's just the surprise of what I might be offered? (I do try
really hard not to guess!)
2. Monoï
The smell of Monoï
is something I always associate with Summer. Lucky me, my boyfriend bought me a
bottle, with glitters nonetheless! So let me tell you that, sun or not sun, I
apply Monoï everyday! And in my head, it's already as if I was resting on the
most beautiful beach of the world <3 It is really a magical scent to me, and
it becomes my only perfume during Summer. It brings me to tropical islands in a
breath, makes me feel irresistible... and relax!
3. Reading in the
pool
I know, I know,
what a bad idea! Papers and water do not mix well together. But listen, I never
had an incident doing that (at least one bad enough I can remember). And what a
pleasure to read outside, bathing in fresh water while the Sun is so hot in the
sky! Sometimes I even walk in the water at the same time, like to pretend I am
doing sport this way haha.
4. Magazines
I used to read a
lot more of magazines before, especially during breakfast, but I must confessed
I stopped it. Why? First because a lot of them were carrying all these clichés
about women, what we should or shouldn't do, etc. Got me sick. Second (and I
feel ashamed), because of my computer. Because now I read articles online, or
will watch Youtube videos. But, when I am at my grandparents, especially during
summer, magazines come back into my life. Lately, I am quite fond of Happinez.
I do not agree with all they say, but I love the vibe! and the aesthetics.
Every morning, I start quietly my day reading a few pages about meditation techniques, chakras, love, faith, etc... that I will
continue near the swimming pool!
5. Ice creams from
Valras
(so sorry I did not took picture of that one cause they are AMAZING)
Valras is a beach in the South, lot of crowd during Summer, but where you can also find the best ice creams ever! There is this little ice cream store in front of the sea, and they have so many perfumes..... it's crazy. And let's not forget the quantity: when you order two balls, I think it would be like 4 or 5 in a restaurant, they are not measuring what they give, that's for sure! What could you ask for other than that? Delicious ice-cream, in great quantity, while walking alongside the shores?
Valras is a beach in the South, lot of crowd during Summer, but where you can also find the best ice creams ever! There is this little ice cream store in front of the sea, and they have so many perfumes..... it's crazy. And let's not forget the quantity: when you order two balls, I think it would be like 4 or 5 in a restaurant, they are not measuring what they give, that's for sure! What could you ask for other than that? Delicious ice-cream, in great quantity, while walking alongside the shores?
6. Blue nail
polishes
Yes, when summer
comes, my toes will almost always be blue. Why? just because it makes me feel
like a mermaid! Fills me with happiness and looks so good on a tanned skin! I
do not know how many blue nail polishes I have, but I use them all! I do not
get bored of blue during Summer, it is just the perfect match!
7. Eating under
the Fig Tree
When I am at my grandparents,
as soon as it is warm enough, we eat under this HUGE Fig Tree, where it's
always cooler than the rest of the outside, thanks to the shadows of the
branches. It is such a pleasure to eat there and talk, especially when we have guests!
Relaxing and a little piece of haven when it's so hot elsewhere!
8. Pareos
I must
spend 80% of my summer wearing these!
They are so comfortable, light enough to let the few air we have refresh you,
and you can shape them in so many ways! Whether it’s to stay inside or to go at
the pool/beach wearing it on top o your swim suit, they are the perfect summer
outfit for me! Of course, you can’t really walk down the street wearing them
but other than that, when you stay home, they are really great! I guess it’s a
family business as my mother is the same, she only wears that or almost ;)
Well, that's it for my little summer rituals or pleasures, but tell me, what are yours? The things you love to do, but only do during summer?
Well, that's it for my little summer rituals or pleasures, but tell me, what are yours? The things you love to do, but only do during summer?
