Summertime and the livin' is easy...

Somehow 2018 has managed to fast forwarder us to August. It seems mad that we are already passed the half way mark when I only just feel like I welcomed the New Year in on a drizzly December Eve in Ashton Lane. 

Yet somehow we are here facing what has been such a lovely summer for Scotland. And for what most people I encounter claim to be to hot! When the winter comes to freeze us once more I’ll remember the nights I spent sitting in beer gardens and coming home and sleeping on top of the covers. 

Each season has a purpose. When summer has tired us out we long for the dark nights, the cosy jumpers the chill in the air. When winter has outstayed its welcome we pray for good summer days and more memories to make.  

I’m  a  June baby, born in heatwave that rivals the one we currently are experiencing. June is one of these months that just seems to be good for me.  Sometimes purposefully, sometimes accidentally it is just a month that I really revel in.  Past highlights have included a trip to New York, Prom, concerts that have included Bon Jovi, Springsteen, All American Rejects, Blink 182, Tyler Hilton and more. And its just a month I tend to have really good memories with friends and family in. 

This year being no exception with a trip to Prague, a professional photography/filming job, a gig and many nights out. I’m leaving the month in a blissful bubble. July was slower but still held summer nights full of memories as the heat held out. 

 I think its good to reflect on the highs of life, my brain often gets bugged down with the lows, I struggle as I come to the end of my rotation round the sun and yet another year ticks on my counter this year 22 became 23 and though ageing is a tough process I came to grips slightly more easily as I wandered the streets of a new city. And if getting older does one thing for me and one thing only fulfilling my little wanderlust hearts wishes is enough for me. 

August becomes a transitional month as Summer becomes Autumn and we prepare for the darker nights, colder days and thicker clothing. I both don't want to lose summer just yet and am all to ready to jump into this next phase.