The summers in New York are short, like really short. This May was still a chilly, cloudy and just a damp kinda crappy month. The warmer sunny days didn’t really arrive until a couple weeks ago. By the end of August, you can feel the cooler fall days arriving. I spend most of the year dreaming about the warmer summer months and when it finally arrives it’s one of the best times of the year.
I like to treasure every single moment of it hoping it will never end. I just love summer, I still get that same excitement I did as a little kid on the last day of school. Who cares that I’m 30 and I still have to work every day during the summer? It’s still magical and perfect. There are so many things I love about it. In honor of the official start of summer last week, here are a few things I absolutely love about summer.
THE LONGER DAYS
Waking up in the sunlight and coming home from work and still seeing the sun is a wonderful feeling. Hello, pretty skies and sunglasses!
SITTING OUTSIDE
I like to get outside as much as possible during these weeks. Even if that’s just sitting outside after work with a glass of wine, Rocco, and the husband.
How cute is this wine glass? I bought a set from a winery on Eastern Long Island but I found the set on Amazon.
ALL THE SUMMER STUFF
Flowy dresses, shorts, sandals, maxi skirts, sandals, pineapple prints. I love it all. If I had an unlimited budget, I’d buy an entirely new wardrobe just for these short summer months but sadly I do not. I’ll just have to be content making wish lists and maybe only purchase one or two items? Maybe three?? Check out my summer wish list here.
ICED DRINKS
I think it’s nearly impossible for me to ever have enough iced coffee or teas when it’s hot out. I crave iced drinks every single day. I make my own iced coffee a lot most of the time but I do make Starbucks trips on my lunch breaks to treat myself. My favorite drink from Starbucks has to be a soy green tea latte!
ROOFTOP BARS & RESTAURANTS
I love having a view of the city while sipping on drinks and eating. Who doesn’t love a pretty view of New York City?
The view from Mr. Purple
What do you love about the summer?
I have really taken to iced coffee lately and have been using flavored stevia – it’s such a great treat!
100% yes on the longer days and the getting outside!
it’s funny because summer is when i can be outside the least haha but i still love the extra long sun hours and extra time in the warm water!
I love all these too! Specially having the energy to do fun things even after a long day!
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I have a love/hate relationship with summer. It’s so hot and humid here in the South. It usually is summer from May until October. I do love all of the activities outside and the rooftop bars and whatnot. Our winters are pretty mild, so it’s pretty likely that you could sit outside in the winter months. I do love how it gets dark much much later!
Love to spend time outdoors in the summer!
xo
Sami
Rooftops and patios are seriously the best! Restaurants with them are my favorites!
All restaurants should have outdoor seating in the summer!
I love the loooong days of summer. I also like how happy people are in general. It’s so evident that we need the awesome energy that the sun provides.
I absolutely agree! People are happier during the summer months. It’s no fun being stuck inside all winter in the dark!
agreeeeed. people are way happier in the summer months and its actually great to be out and about in the summer months if you suffer from depression. and i love being able to eat outside.
It seems like summer always cheers people up
Praise for iced drinks! Great post girl!
I usually am not a huge fan of the heat but this summer has been quite mild and I’ve been finding myself getting out more than usual. I think this year I will actually be sad when the snow comes! Also, your dog is adorable.
This is how summers are in the PNW too so I hold onto summer days as tightly as I can!
It is quite the opposite here in Houston, feels like summer for like 8 months. Although, rooftop bars would make the summer quite fun.
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I love the warm weather and the colorful blooms and sights to see outside. Summer is a joyful time for me as I get out and do more.
I love the iced drinks and longer days. The weather is a tad too hot here in Texas though. You can’t be outside that often.
I love just being able to go outside. I live in CT so I totally get just having a short period of time during the summer months.
Iced drinks are the BEST! I loved reading your list. I totally agree with you, summer is the best season. 🙂
I’m pretty sure your summers aren’t as short as the UK!! haha we get about 2 days of sun and that’s it! Booo! I went to NY last summer (August) and loved every second of it – especially the roof top bars. We went to Gallows Green if you’ve been there? We tried to get a booking at Mr Purple but couldn’t 🙁 xxx
What a cute post! Its the simple things right??? I love your wine glass and tee!! So Cute! definitely sharing!
Thank you!
Hey Krystal,
Great post and LOVE your blog. One of my favourite things about summer are the longer days. I love being out at 9:30pm and it’s still light out. And of course all the summer drinks.
Summer drinks are so good!
I also love summers. It is so much fun to go out and soak in sun, enjoy cold drinks and shakes and travel around.
I love summer too, although our summers here in Texas are a lot longer! :p I especially love pool time and iced coffee. 🙂