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Summer plans

23 June, 2016; Filed Under: fit & healthy

It’s officially summer (at least in this hemisphere) and I’ve got big plans!

1- Don’t melt.

Always a goal for summer in the South. Although it’s humid as all get-out here, it’s not any worse than back in “Hotlanta” and at least we usually have a bit of a breeze. Still, hot is hot!

2- Beach it, baby!

I’ve heard some folks here say they thought they’d go to the beach often living here, but they just never fit beach time into their real lives.

That’s not us.
beach days with kids

I also signed the little kids up for a day camp I think they’ll enjoy. One reason I chose it: camp includes swimming lessons — a must since we live in a town literally surrounded by water. {Bonus: I get kid-free refueling time.}

3- Turtle sit.

I’m so excited! I’ve received my first official nest assignment, but I’ll also be sitting with friends at least one (maybe two) other nests, waiting for them to hatch.

4- Organize and clean out.

We finally — after 7 months — got our storage shed, so now there’s not excuse not to get the carport and porch cleaned off with anything that doesn’t belong there, and while I’m on a roll organizing that stuff, I need to tackle a few other inside areas that I never fully tamed after our move.

5- Keep running!

You’d think, being born and raised a Georgia girl, that I’d be accustomed to the heat. Nope. In years past, summer would grind my outdoor exercise/activities to a halt, but no more, my friends! Of course I’m using caution: don’t run in the middle of the day, bring water on my run, etc. (See also: #1)

no excuses water while running

6- Read, read, read.

When we’re hanging inside in the hottest part of the day, when we’re at the beach, when I sit on the porch while the kids play outside… you can be sure pretty sure I’ll be reading.

>> What are your summer plans?

Jamie

Wife, mama, homeschooler, dog-wrangler. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Fitness enthusiast and strength coach. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand.

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Chandra
Chandra
23 June, 2016 6:07 pm

Here it gets HOT and DRY! Where you live it’s like a sauna; here it’s more like a convection oven with the sun burning down on you at high altitude. So, I’ll make sure to wear lots of sun screen, take a few drives up to the mountains to cool off, and go visit relatives in South Dakota. We’re really excited that this summer we’ll be hosting a Japanese exchange student for about 2 and a half weeks. And, as far as exercise goes, I’ll keep doing aerobics in the coolness of my basement and it’s my goal to bike… Read more »

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Jamie
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Reply to  Chandra
24 June, 2016 10:38 am

That sounds great, especially having a Japanese exchange student with you! I’ve thought about doing that myself; maybe I will find out if there’s a program like that around here once the kids are just a little bit older.

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Chandra
Chandra
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24 June, 2016 11:49 pm

Ours is through Compass USA. They have a relationship with the Jumongi School program in Japan.

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Trish Corlew
Trish Corlew
24 June, 2016 11:53 am

You forgot take pictures of the first in real life meet up for Hip Homeschool Moms’ HEART road trip 🙂 I can’t wait!!

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Jamie
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Reply to  Trish Corlew
24 June, 2016 3:59 pm

Looking forward to meeting you!

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