SUMMER FOREVER
Summer is officially here! If we’re going off of the Nashville heat, it’s been summer over here for the last couple of months, but I’ve never been afraid of a little heat. That being said, I’m ready to get outside and enjoy all of that summer sunshine, so here are a few things I’ve got on my to-do list to make this the best summer it can be!
Road Trip with Friends
After the past year of spending time inside, connecting with long-time friends over Facetime and Zoom and missing all of my people so bad it hurts, I’ve been dreaming about packing a bag and hitting the road for a classic summer road trip! There’s always some sense of spontaneity in a road trip, and I love not knowing what we’ll see or where we’ll stop. No matter where we go, I just can’t wait to pile in the car with my friends, grab some awesome road trip snacks, crank up the music and see all the sights.
Rediscover mY city
Sometimes I forget that Nashville has so much more to offer than just what I’ve seen and experienced, so this summer I’m making it my mission to explore the city even more! There are so many food spots I can’t wait to try, and with things opening up more around here, I’m excited to scope out some new live music spots. Maybe I’ll even find myself an open mic night! I know summer is usually the time to take trips to other places, and I’d love to do that too, but Nashville is such a great city, and I want to dig even deeper into this place I currently call ‘home.’
Wear What I Want
In the past, I’ve felt a little uneasy when summer rolls around and jackets turn into tank tops and swimsuits hit the stores. While insecurity and fear have kept me from wearing certain things over the years, it took a pandemic and many months of coming to terms with heavy realities to realize that this summer is the summer where I wear what I want! I’m sure there will still be days where I’ll overthink my body in a certain outfit or second guess a swimsuit, but I’m not waiting for that “perfect beach bod” any longer. I’m healthy, I have wonderful family and friends and a beautiful life. This is the summer where I embrace all of it!
