Just popping in to say hello! It’s been quite the eventful August so far and there is nothing to do about it but be thankful. The end of the summer has always been the busiest for me, and this one proves no different. I’m in the midst of this adoration of summer, but the teacher in me is starting to get the itch. It’s one part pre-nostalgic and one part nervously excited.
I LOVE summer {the most}, but gosh darnit, I love a new school year, too.
Oh, life!
I read this quote from Bonnie Tsang on instagram this morning that made me smile… “First blessing, woke up to a 5am alarm clock. Second blessing, got off the bed for a life worth attending. Third blessing, THIS {in which she posted a glorious picture of the sunrise}.” I loved it and felt like I could connect instantly, especially now in this time of adventure and freedom. I feel especially blessed this summer with all I have done {and still have yet to do}! I want to tuck these moments away into my blankets for a reminder when days are short and the winds start to get cold. Luckily, I have this blog to look back on, and next summer to look forward to, and hopefully lots of happenings in the in-between… may life’s adventures always be aplenty. I wish this for me, but I also most sincerely wish this for all of you! ♥
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I finished up my summer gig in Charlestown last Friday and Zanner and I headed straight to the thruway for the long drive to Syracuse. We spent the weekend dancing at my cousin’s wedding {the last of the bunch!}, spending time with family, and thoroughly enjoying the Skaneateles water. There really is nothing better than home. Zan had to drive back for work Monday, but I’ve been enjoying Syracuse/Skan-town to the nines {my sister’s here, too!} and we even took a mid-week trip up to Lake Placid, New York, which, if you know me, is a major favorite— and absolutely a place worth visiting if you’ve never been!
I’ll be back next week with some Nikon photos to share {I’ve been doing a little practicing with my new lens, which is, in a word, DELICIOUS}.
Have a happy weekend! And LONG LIVE SUMMER!
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{Elizabeth! I’m so glad you love
Joy Prouty’s instagram
as much as I do!
Such a treat, right?}
Some more of my favorite
instagrammers to follow:
I’ve been following your vacation all week and wondering why on earth I didn’t become a teacher. In my next life, definitely. #summerbreakforever
I always say that everyone should be a teacher. Not only is it wonderfully fun, but, SUMMERS. Yes, in your next life! You must! :)
I looove your snapshots posts :) so glad you are making the most of summer! I know I’m trying to!
& ditto on Jenna’s comment.
As long as you’re trying you are making the most of it! Glad you’re having a good one, too!
When are you going to NYC again? I need to plan that weekend, definitely. FOR SURE.
Take me on adventures with you.
ANY TIME, LADY. Mwah.
long live summer indeed!!! brian always asks why i’m able to so quickly turn into a ball of energy in the mornings (i also wake up at 5 AM) and i say – i’m alive, i’m healthy, i’m good to go! love your spirit anna.
Anna, I love your summer snapshots! But I know what you mean about getting excited for fall…for me, I think it has more to do with the idea of buying new boots and sweaters. Haha.
Anna, these Instas are like summer in a photoset. So many adventures- makes me wanna go jump in a lake!
(which I totally plan on doing ASAP)