My favorite time of year starts now.
And no, I’m not talking about summer - technically.
I’m talking about editorial autumn - when all my assignments are fall-focused, and I get to write about my favorite season, during my least favorite season, collecting inspiration for all the autumnal vibes ahead.
Though, before you summer lovers flock to the comment section to wag your finger at me, let me say, I have *warmed up* to the warm weather season in recent years.
Just hear me out, okay? I’m not a heat person. I loathe being hot. My hair gets all frizzy hair. I get sunburnt after five minutes of stepping outside my apartment (I wear plenty of sunscreen, people, I just have the palest Irish skin on the planet).
I do, however, love how relaxed the world feels during this time of year. I may not be on vacation, but I feel pretty chill in a universe veiled with sunshine.
Anywhoo, because it’s the beginning of summer on the East Coast, I thought this Sunday’s survey should be summer-focused. Ahead, I’m answering some seasonally-themed prompts.
FYI - I gathered these questions from Pinterest! If you have any questions you’d like me to answer, drop them in the comment section below. Likewise, I’d love to hear your answers to these questions, so I can get to know a little bit about you! Please feel free to copy and paste and fill them out in the comment section below.
Ice cream in a bowl or ice cream in a cone?
If we’re talking boardwalk ice cream… ice cream in a waffle cone. With sprinkles.
Popsicles or Italian ice?
Popsicles at home, Italian ice out.
Beach or pool?
Pool!
Malibu Bay Breeze or Pina Coladas?
Malibu Bay Breeze for sure. Pina Coladas make me sick.
Boardwalk or beach?
Boardwalk. I love love love a stroll on the boardwalk. I like people-watching during the day and the energy at night.
Swim in the ocean or lay out and read?
Lay out and read, then dip in the ocean when I get hot. But I don’t go far out. The ocean freaks me out.
Carnival or amusement park?
I think church carnivals are charming. State carnivals are so crowded and the parking situation is awful. I like amusement parks in theory! I’m not interested in 90% of the rides, but the experience itself is fun, depending on the park.
Trip or staycation?
As long as I’m not working, either is fine by me.
Strawberries or watermelon?
I prefer strawberries, but I like both.
The Parent Trap or The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
If these are my only options, The Parent Trap, but my favorite summer movie is Dirty Dancing.
Straw hat or baseball cap?
A straw hat! My mom has the best collection and I love wearing them when we have pool days.
Water balloons or sprinklers?
Water balloons sound like fun!
Smoothie or shake?
Smoothie as a meal, shake for dessert (try a chocolate shake with sprinkles mixed in - it will change your life).
Lemonade or iced tea?
Iced tea lemonade ;)
Dine outside with a breeze or inside with A.C.?
Dine outside!
Road trip or island vacation?
Depends on the vibe I’m going for. I just had an island vacation (read my Key West recap here), so I’d be up for a road trip next!
Listen to the ocean waves or a summer thunderstorm outside your window?
Both are calming, but I’m a thunderstorm girl always.
Watch the sunset or watch a fireworks show?
The sunset. I get bored at fireworks shows pretty quickly.
Attend a barbeque or a pool party?
Attend a barbeque at a house with a pool.
Play beach volleyball or go to a baseball game?
Definitely go to a baseball game! My volleyball days ended freshman year of high school.
ce cream in a bowl or ice cream in a cone?
Cone with Jimmy’s
Popsicles or Italian ice?
Pineapple Lemmon ice
Beach or pool?
Pool. Jaws killed the ocean for me.
Malibu Bay Breeze or Pina Coladas?
Pina Coladas♥️
Boardwalk or beach?
Boardwalk if I have to.
Swim in the ocean or lay out and read?
Lay out and read.
Carnival or amusement park?
Carnival maybe.
Trip or staycation?
Trip
Strawberries or watermelon?
No to both
The Parent Trap or The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
Parent trap. But I love the thought of pants fitting everyone.
Straw hat or baseball cap?
Straw hats!
Water balloons or sprinklers?
Sprinklers
Smoothie or shake?
Fruit smoothie!
Lemonade or iced tea?
Lemonade or Home made Ice tea.
Dine outside with a breeze or inside with A.C.?
AC for me
Road trip or island vacation?
The only island I want to be on is Ireland
Listen to the ocean waves or a summer thunderstorm outside your window?
I love the sound of the Ocean
Watch the sunset or watch a fireworks show?
The sunset.
Attend a barbeque or a pool party?
Barbecue
Play beach volleyball or go to a baseball game?
If I have to play it’s volleyball.
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