Finally, some warm weather! After the barrage of rain we have had, I am happy to feel the sun's rays on my skin. I am going to be working on a nice tan this year, instead of being a pale creamy white. I see a lot of people that tan every single day, and I think that's a bit much. But I am not worried about getting skin cancer or something deadly like that because I don't subject myself to intense sun exposure. I just want a nice tan, that's all. The last time I got a burn was about 2 years ago, and even that was not much of a burn.

But this year, I want a nice tan, since every single year since mom passed I have been hiding away, especially from the sun. I am not one to go sun crazy and allow myself to burn like a french fry in the oven, nor am I frightened of the sun to the point where I cover myself up completely and wear suntan lotion like its going out of style and boasting cancer warnings. That's not me.

I am looking forward to catching some rays with my friends, going camping and spending hopefully more than just a few nights under the stars.

Here's to camping, sleeping under the stars, watermelon and lemonade.