Summer is in full swing, particularly the heat. Here in the D.C. metro area, it’s been sweltering lately, another sign we are in the throes of summer.
Even though I’m working steadily, I have been able to enjoy a few breaks for the typical summer things. I spent a week at the beach in June, enjoying relaxation in the sun. It’s a nice trip because my in-laws are there, as well, and they entertain the children (the ones who amazingly are never bored in the presence of extended family; if I didn’t know any better, I would think I inspired boredom).
I’ve also gotten a chance to see some movies. Really enjoyed Yesterday, Toy Story 4, Spiderman: Far From Home, and Shaft. I saw a couple of the other big blockbusters but didn’t enjoy them, so they’ll remain nameless.
I’m also getting a little reading done. Finishing Michelle Obama’s Becoming and going to start a book my daughter bought, but she’s going to lend me: The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind (Gotta give the author points for title creativity).
We’ve still got half the summer left, and I’ve got a little travel coming up (boo to flying, but I should get to see John Legend perform, so yay to that!).
How is your summer coming along? Anything exciting happening?
Most exciting for me, RJ – if not unwanted or expected lol – was an emergency gallbladder surgery about a week ago. Doing better everyday and using my downtime to write, blog (incl ‘bout the hospital experience), and (yesterday) dig out a palette knife and brush to work on a painting in progress. Hopefully get to see the youngest grandchild (age 6) a bit more now – I think he wants to know more about that robot in my tummy at the hospital. Told him couple days ago only problem was they started dancing and snapping their fingers and I had to quiet them down 😊 That kinda intrigued him!
Sorry to hear about your emergency surgery. I’m glad you’re starting to feel better and that you’re getting to regale your grandson with tales from your hospital adventure. When my father had his knee replacement, he said to my son, “I’m going to be a bionic man who can outrun you,.” My son still refers to my dad’s bionic knees. 😉
Those are wonderful memories, for everyone! Something ‘bout the little ones brings out the story telling creativity in us more easily I think 🙂 Thanks, RJ., am definitely feeling little stronger each day. Next week we see ‘bout a possible follow up but with a large hiatal hernia that’ll also probably need fixing. At least, hopefully, this one’ll be more prepared for, lol! 😊