Goodbye Summer

Well, it's been more than a month since my last post!  The end of summer was much more busy than I had expected I suppose and now its hard to believe that my favorite time of year next to Christmas is over.  

I'm sad at the realization that I can no longer go barefoot, read on the porch long into the evening or wake up as easily since it will be getting darker in the morning.  This summer was busy so I'm looking forward to a calmer and more relaxing fall.

2012 was different from other summers.  I didn't go on any vacations.  I didn't get to Lakeside as much.  I didn't play tennis. I didn't lay in the hammock.  I didn't have any fires. I didn't relax enough.  It's OK though.

What did I do?  I worked - a lot.  I will admit that it was another great summer of teen programs but looking back I think I was too invested in the library.

Don't get me wrong.  There were a lot of bright spots.  I did enjoy more pool time at Kiwanis and North Park.  I did spend a lot of time with my wonderful boyfriend.  I did read more.  I did enjoy my friends and family at my Fourth of July party.  I did reenact pedicures with my fabulous best friend.

I guess that's what getting older is all about.  Summers are not as carefree as our youth.  I had a wonderful summer though and I enter fall with no regrets.  

I'm excited for fall.  My best friend is having a baby.  Another dear friend is getting married.  I'm running my second 10K.  And of course I will remain busy with board meetings, committee meetings, projects and programs as well.

I'm looking forward to wearing warm, cozy sweaters; drinking hot apple cider; enjoying delicious, crisp apples; the wonderful sound of colorful leaves crunching under my feet; exploring haunted houses and enjoying all the other pleasures of fall.

So, goodbye summer.  You were wonderful but welcome fall.