Before I talk about camping, I want to give a shout-out to Gabe Aceves, an awesome local photographer. I “assisted” him at a Glen Echo Park wedding that was totally rad. All I did was load film and watch him work, but it’s good to see someone else’s perspective on a scene. I can’t wait to see the images!
I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m not a sporty girl. Sometimes I do yoga and I occasionally get roped into doing other exercise things like pilates and squash, but mostly, I’m a sidelines type of lady. But yesterday, I straight kayaked. In case you think that’s totally lame, let me tell you this: kayaking is hard work! I think the craziest thing about it is that you are all alone on the big river and the only way you are getting back to safety is by the power of your own arms. It’s pretty cool that way. Plus, the views are nice.
So yesterday was September 1 and it seemed everyone on the ‘net and elsewhere thought it appropriate to start talking about the fall and how summer is “coming to a close.” I saw the phrase “last days of summer” a lot yesterday. Well, folks, it’s supposed to hit 95 today. Summer is not over. All these fall-beckoners make me want to throw on the brakes even harder. This summer has been way too busy and the fall isn’t looking any better. In the meantime, though, I’m going to enjoy these awesome things about summer: