For me I find summer time a difficult time to write. The sunshine streaming through the window is more alluring than the computer screen. When I write I like to be comforted by a cozy sweater, while resting in an oversized, old fashion chair, with a cup of tea beside me. And those things don't occur in the summer. Rather I am out exploring grassy fields, adventuring over mountains, and basking in the skin bronzing sunshine.
Writing days are the days where autumn leaves cover the once green grass. Days when the temperature is a chilling -10 degrees. Days when the snow flies so heavily you can barely see past the tree outside your window. Those are the days; the days where you are held captive by walls.
For summer brings few words. Instead it brings exploration and discovery. It is the time to let loose, be free, and wander the beautiful land. A time where you can sleep underneath the stars without fearing frost bite. A time to bask your feet in the sun's rays in order to perfect the Chaco tan. But more important than star grazing and sun bathing is the moments created. The relationships built, tears shed, and laughs shared. It is the memories. The moments never to be forgotten. The moments that shape and pave who you are.
For the days of being held inside will come quick enough. And when those days come I can write of the adventures had, stories created, and time spent in the endless sunshine of summer.

So lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHey Mallory!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your internship went well this summer. I would love to connect with you to hear how it went. Unfortunately, I am heading back to school this upcoming Friday, but feel free to e-mail me anytime at douceth@beloit.edu.
Anyway, I don't remember how to use Blogger very well, but I wanted to share something that reminded me of you! A girl at Beloit did a study abroad project that may spark your interest... It was all about the cultural implications of tea. She published a short video of her abroad experience on Youtube, so I will link the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxqHJIWrxw4&lr=1&uid=A_DCuZYW3rVVv30JNzMg3w
I hope all is well. Blessings,
Hope