I am on my second day of vacation--my one week off that I get all year. I'll take it.I started things off right yesterday by lounging in the cool shade of the backyard in the hammock. At first I thought I would lie there for just a little while, to get a little sun and maybe some vacation tan lines.
Then I thought I was being crazy and damaging my skin (I was) by lying out there in the hot sun, but I simply couldn't get up.
The breeze swayed the hammock for me, and I had a bag of those Stacy's cinnamon sugar pita snacks to dip into. I closed my eyes every now and then and then would open them and look around me. You have such a different perspective on your surroundings from a hammock. I noticed the very tops of the trees and the way they were moving in the wind and how tall they seemed.
Very soon, the sun had moved so it was behind a tree and I was in comfortable shade and got so...sleepy. And I actually took a nap. I am not a napper, usually. I feel like there is always something to do or else I am missing something by being asleep during the day. But, hey, I'm on my vacation and a nap under the trees in a hammock really seemed like a good start to my 9 days off in a row(the most I ever get all year...not that I work full-time, but still...)
I love this guy's music all year round, but have been listening to Jamie Cullum a lot lately(in the car, in the kitchen, on the living room stereo...)--something about his jazzy goodness is perfect for this easy-going summery weather. Sounds perfect coming out the open windows and doors..
He's got this extra something-the unique tone of his voice combined with his massive talent. And he's only what?-something like 25 or so?
The video below is great, although I found the whole setting odd, with the tables with seemingly disinterested older people with their backs to the musicians. I'm guessing this was intentional, for whatever reason.
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Ah, ah, ah!!! EVERYTHING about this post is so lovely!!:))
I love to lie outside looking at trees. I know what you mean about not taking naps. I never do either, but the few times I have, have been in the sun (or shade), but outside.
And Jamie is on my constant reply. I love his voice and his style and "What a difference a day make" is a tune I listen to almost EVERY morning. I am not sure why, but it always makes me in a good mood. Not just the music, but the sentiments in the lyrics as well.;))
Enjoy your vacation (but I would have a talk with your boss considering you only get a week every year).
Have a great Monday as to you it will feel like Friday.;))
xoxo
Zuzana
9 days off in a row is definitely not enough. Most experts would tell you it takes that long to unwind!
Love your new photo - (and by the way, you don't look old at all).
I love love love Jamie Cullum. Watch anything from the Blenheim Palace concert on Youtube as well (I used to live near there in the UK). You are right. He is amazing, especially considering his age. You must like Jason Mraz too. :-)
Have a fabulous vacation, Tina. Napping in a hammock sounds lovely.
I hope you have a good week off. It is nice to not work everyday, even if you don't feel like you work a lot anyway. I have always wanted to lie in a hammock. I never have...What a lovely way to nap and start your holidays!!
Hammocks are the best aren't they! I can spend hours just swaying in ours.
Enjoy your vacation!
What a relaxing entry! I can imagine the beautiful view from your hammock...a bit jealous I must confess ;-) but happy for you. Enjoy every single minute of your days off! You certainly deserve them.
Ha! I just put a search in FreeCycle.com to send me local listings for hammocks. I seriously want to read out back in my hammock. (Maybe hang some laundry so I can watch it blow!)
Have a wonderful vacation!
Chiilin, hammock, breeze, sleepy...sounds very good to me :)
Hope you're enjoying the rest of your time off like this day.
i LOVE the view from the hammock, looking up into the tree. there are so many shades of greens and yellows. the sun filters through the leaves. they sway in the wind. it really is just a perfect view.
I soooo love chilling in a hammock! It's the dream come true summer edition of summers these days I guess (with all the rain haha) and it's so how I see the ideal summer!
Thanks for making me feel summerish right now :-)
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