Life is Good Today
Well, I've just finished up my last finals as a junior, which I guess means I'm a senior now... Which is honestly so confusing... When did this happen?! How did it go by so quickly? How am I possibly expected to go out and about into the real world in a year?? There must be some mistake...
As I sit here trying not to panic, I've come home to Florida for a week to take a break from the city, where I'll be spending most of the summer. I'll be working a little bit but the majority of my time this summer will be dedicated to the book that I am trying to write (more on that later) and to traveling. In fact, I'll be gone for most of July to Europe and I've got several other travel options in the works. I'm trying to enjoy my summer as much as possible while I still have some semblance of freedom.
As a semi-native Floridian I've gotten my beach routine down to a tee so I've devised here my beach day packing list to help you have the best day in the sun and sand:
- SUNSCREEN -- the most important thing you can possibly pack
- Chapstick with SPF -- because your lips are going to get dry and burned by the sun too
- Towel(s) -- usually best to have more than one, one to lay on and one to wipe yourself off
- Chair(s) -- keep yourself above the sand and lounge around in comfort
- Umbrella -- for when you need a bit of shade
- Water!!!
- Snacks -- may I suggest some granola bars, nuts, or peanut butter and crackers... You're going to want healthy snacks with protein that help your body refuel in the heat
- Reading material -- bring a novel, a magazine, a newspaper, a Kindle... Something to read while you're relaxing
- A small portable speaker
- A breezy coverup
- A cute bathing suit
- A hat to cover your eyes and face and of course for the cute aesthetic
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellant depending on the beach you are going to
- Floats to take to the water
- A cute beach bag to carry everything
- Some good aloe infused lotion for after the beach
