So hello, August. Like all other things, you arrive every year, regardless of whether or not I am ready, happy, or whatever. And that is a good thing. It means *I'm* still here to say, "Wow, it's already August."
Like all months, you have things I like and things I don't. I used to dread you as a kid, since you meant school started again soon. But I also liked you, because you were usually the month we went on vacation.
Right now, I guess you are OK. I'm not happy about the fact that at least around here, you are still pretty hot and humid. But I am happy that your arrival means that end of that is coming. You are the month when the farmers' market has a lot that I look forward to seeing in abundance: tomatoes, corn, peaches, and early apples. So I enjoy that about you, I think more than anything else.
I'm not pleased that I fell yesterday and really messed up my right hand/wrist and knee - nothing really drastic, just painful, uncomfortable, and not pretty. At least I'm left-handed though, so I can still do most things pain-free. And I know I didn't fall because it was August, so I'm not blaming you for that. :-)
I did remember the #augustbreak2017, albeit a few days late, so that is definitely a good thing. (Though I posted tomorrow's prompt today. Sigh.) I particpated last year, and enjoyed it quite a bit. I like Instagram a lot, and it is fun to have the various prompts. So thanks for that one!
I hope to spend most of your month trying to remember to live in the moment, enjoy my life, and be as happy as I can be. So I think it will be OK, you know?
Having said that - if you wanted to cool down weather-wise, that would be great ...
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August is not my favourite month. It's hot and humid right now, and has been like this for a few weeks now. We had a couple days respite but its back to gross.
I've got vacation at the end of the month to look forward to, but it's a staycation.
When I was working, the beginning of August meant it was time to prepare my classroom usually for a mid-month school opening. I don't miss that stressful time. Now, August means the beginning of collier nighttime temps and an easing into Fall.
Sorry to hear about your tumble but glad to hear you're okay, if not banged and bruised. Be careful, okay!
Ouch - hope you are feeling better. You need your wrist/hand to knit you know!!
We had much cooler weather as of yesterday afternoon...no idea what today is like as I've been inside (work) since 7:30 this a.m.. But you are right, August generally has pretty muggy/mucky weather...
I'm sorry you fell again and truly hope the results of this tumble are less dire than the last one.
You are trying to live in the moment and I'm trying to stay positive. I know I can't be all or nothing all the time. I need to start focusing on what I'm capable of what I can enjoy. I know, it just seem too obvious.
I still get the back to school blues in August even though I've been retired from teaching for 6 years now. As much as I hate summer, August always feels like a door that leads to someplace important is closing. I either have to get behind it or in front of it and I never know which way to go....
Another request to August to cool it down and I might as well ask for lower humidity while I'm at it. Also, I hope you don't have any more falls in August (or any other month, for that matter). Hope you heal quickly!
August gets us closer to September and then October so August is good. The humidity is supposed to be over today, I cannot wait. Also my husband gets two weeks off between semesters and that is something that is VERY good for him and for us.
Oh, no! I'm so sorry about your tumble. Hope you're on the quick road to recovery. XO
I love summer, so I'm trying to soak all the goodness out of August that I can. I like fall, too, though, so I'll enjoy the changing seasons. I always think of September as the "true" beginning of the year. :-)
I'm beginning to think you might be better off just staying at home. Swathed in bubble wrap. Surrounded by pillows. With a Life Alert at the ready.
So sorry you fell! You and I are having a tough summer.
But I think you have the edge.
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