Hey! It's Ok

Idea taken from Amber at Airing My Dirty Laundry One Sock At A Time.

That I had an amazing long weekend! Family, beach, reading, bbqing...the weather was so nice- sunny and warm! Summer is officially on it's way!

To be sad the long weekend is over. I don't want to go back to work today.

To read an actual book. I love my Kindle...but sometimes, not beats picking up an actual book to read.

That I was reunited with my summer friend this past weekend! This will be our third summer together and likely last. He'll be headed to England in September for his masters with internships between semesters. So happy for him...we'll have to make the most of this summer.

That I have 64 unread/need to reply to e-mails. Life is busy and I just need to set some time aside to go through them all. 

Inspire Me

Last day of the long weekend...I'm going to run some errands, become reunited with a summer friend and head to the beach for a bit before heading home and getting ready for my work week. It's been a great weekend!

 

Some inspiration for the week:

 

 

Sunday Social- Surprises & Vacations

Long weekend here in Canada, so I have one day (Monday) left of my weekend...yea! I'm spending it at the 'cottage' with my family.

1. What is your favorite kind of surprise?

Thoughtful, small ones...for example, a co-worker bring me a coffee in the morning.

2. Flowers or chocolate?

I like both...but I'm going to say flowers.

3. What is your favorite summertime activity?

The three B's- Beach, BBQ, Bonfires!

4. Do you have any vacations planned this summer?

No. I rarely take vacations in the summer. My office has summer hours and I spend most weekends at the 'cottage'. I do have plans to bring friends to the cottage though...it should be fun. 

5. Favorite summer holiday?Canada Day. I know it's a Monday this year...making it a long weekend. But it's nice to have this day off, sometimes right in the middle of the week. We spend it at the beach, we have a bbq and of course fireworks! We usually make smores too. It's just a really fun, laid back day. Plus, we get to celebrate the founding of Canada- I love reflecting on my country, everything we have done and stand for. So proud to be Canadian.

6. What is your dream vacation?

This changes all the time. I love Florida, and would go back any chance I get. I'm dying to See Ireland and would love to visit Italy. But I would have to say, hands down, my dream 'vacation' would be to travel Canada from coast-to-coast-to-coast. I would love to visit every Province & Territory and just see everything my country has to offer. I know that Canada is a beautiful country and each region has something different to offer...I would love to experience it all. 

Favourite Thing- May 2-4 Weekend

Happy Friday! What a long weeks it's been and once I get through today (a meeting with someone from our provincial office and the start of our second intern) I will be rewarded with one of my favourite things, May 2-4 weekend!

I'm pretty sure I write about this every year, but...I love this weekend! May 2-4 aka Victoria Day Weekend is just the long weekend in May. While originally created in honour of Queen Victoria this weekend is seen as the kick-off to summer- pools and cottages get opened, people go camping, barbeques get brought out, bond fires, etc.

I will, as usually be spending the weekend at my families second home. The rest of my family will be there too. It's the first weekend that we're all there and the start of at least one of us being there every weekend until Thanksgiving in October. 

 

The days will be spent on the beach, back to the house to sit on the patio until we start to BBQ, dinner and more patio sitting until we're ready for bed. Perhaps a bond fire and/or walk too as well. 

I'm really looking forward to this weekend, having time off, spending time with my family and, of course, getting ready for summer!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!