I know the summer doesn’t officially start until June but like my birthday I start celebrating a month early. As such I compiled a list of things I enjoy about summer:
1. Days off from work
For most professionals Memorial Day is the first paid Holiday, followed by the 4th of July.
2. Women
I thoroughly enjoy the fact that ladies who live in colder climate cities can get rid of their long coats and boots for nice tight fitting sundress, daisy dukes, or bikini.
3. Festivals
There are more festivals then I can mention in this blog from food to music to cultural and then those just because. My favorite of course is Caribana which takes place in Toronto, Canada for two weeks each year culminating in a huge all day parade.
4. Barbecue
When folks start bringing out the grill every weekend to smoke whatever meat they can get their hands on I know its summer.
5. Water Fights
This probably makes me a big kid but it nothing like riding down the street and surprising somebody with a water balloon or super soaker.
6. Concerts
One of my favorite artists Jay-z has toured every summer for the last 100 years LOL but seriously there are tons of concerts.
7. Summertime
Whenever I hear this classic song released in 1991 by Fresh Prince & Jazzy Jeff its official that summer has arrived.
8. Beaches/Pools
When it’s too hot you can either sit inside or in the nearest body of water. If you are rich or live in apartment you probably have a pool and if that’s not an option you can always drive to the nearest beach.
9. Movies
Every summer you can count on a blockbuster hit being released forcing you to pay $8 or more dollars to view.
10. The Lake Effect
It’s a yacht party coming to Charlotte on May 21st that I have been apart of similar events under different names in both Chicago and Buffalo. Yeah I know shameless plug but this is definitely something you don’t want to miss. There’s nothing like an open bar and good music. Go to www.lakeeffectclt.tumblr.com for details and to purchase tickets.