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I AM CRAZY-IN-LOVE WITH SUMMER!
It’s been so hot! My thick ‘Russian-hat-like-hair’ makes me sweat like crazy.
But I’m not complaining. No Sir! I am crazy in love with summer!
And today they’re calling for 31c, that’s almost 90f for Pete’s sake, it’s gonna be a scorcher and unlike places further south, most of us don’t have AC.
Sleeping at night is a fan-on-stay-on-top-of-the-covers and don’t-let-any-part-of-your-body-touch-any-other-part-of-your-body affair.
But I’m not complaining. No Sir! I am crazy in love with summer!
And because I love summer so much. I try to get out there as often as I can.
I’ve also been quite busy with work. I have several projects I’m working on so my days have been pretty full even though I’m getting up extra early to fit it all in. I haven’t had a lot of time for socializing, or writing and reading posts. I miss my friends and keeping up with what you’re all up to!
For an extrovert like me, it’s been an interesting experience.
It’s been just me and my shadow…
But I have something else to look forward to. My daughter is coming to visit this weekend!
Check out my latest summer photos below.
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- Music Saturday in Tompkins Park has started again!
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- The site of the old Mustard Seed. I come here sometimes when I need to feel grounded.
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- Flowers at Olympic Plaza
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- Flowers are everywhere!
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- Foliage meets concrete
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- A reminder that there are some folks who don’t get a break from the elements in any season…
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- I’m always learning new things from signs I read on store windows…
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- View from pedestrian bridge at the Stampede Grounds over Macleod Trail facing north
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- This is my favourite grass, it’s so soft!
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- Alberta is Wild rose country
Between working and trying to get out in the sunshine as much as possible, my days are pretty full.
But I’m not complaining. No sir! I’m crazy in love with summer!
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
How’s your summer going?
talktodiana 
Thank you, Diana, for making me your Friday pick today. You are a great friend. ❤
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My pleasure Mark – you rock!
Diana xo
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Love summer too…and I have always admired your energy Diana! We’ve arrived in Estonia at my parents and eat strawberries, raspberries and blueberries like 3 times a day…visiting open markets and I’m gonna spend some time in real old school summer house. Have a great time with your daughter! 🙂 Damn no proofreader here on my parent’s computer.
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Ahhh a summer house! Sounds lovely and all those berries and open markets… heavenly Kristi!
My daughter is coming today – yay!
No need for a proofreader Kristi, your English is amazing. Have fun in Estonia!
Diana xo
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You know Diana, I am in love with summer, I love hot temperatures and unlike everyone else I hate AC units. Why not let the body adjust and let it do what it does in heat … sweat. That is the normal thing. I don’t like to walk into shops and they are freezing then you come out and it is hot again. I am certainly not complaining either I love the heat. I am glad when we get hot days here and make the most of it…. enjoy a good ice cream! Have a good time with your daughter.
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yes I don’t like freezing AC’s either… brrrr but in really humid places I like AC. Summer in Montreal was so oppressive, I could hardly breathe. I just wouldn’t adjust the AC as cold as most seem to like it.
Diana xo
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Well, after even more humid summers for 30 yrs. in Toronto, Calgary’s summers are fine. Just wish there were more trees.
Have a great sharing time with daughter!
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Yes. Montreal was humid too! I’m grateful to be in Calgary too! I can’t wait to see my daughter – thanks for your good wishes!
Diana xo
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Great shots of summertime in Calgary, Diana! It looks lovely around those parts right now.
I have to say that after this entire week of almost 90% humidity every day, I’m moving towards fall with arms wide open!! 😀
You wouldn’t believe the frizz going on with my hair – I washed it this morning at 7:30 am and thanks to the humidity it’s still wet now at 11:00 am.
I do miss the hot and dry summers of Calgary while floating out on the Bow river = perfection!
~ Andrea ❤
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90%?!! Egads! I would melt onto the floor Andrea! It is certainly understandable that you are looking forward to fall. ❤
Diana xo
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I’m not kidding you – I think Matt saw 98% one day, it’s insanely humid here in the summer but especially now as it’s rainy season.
Humidity is my nemesis!!
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Love this post, and yes, I love summer! (though I do empathize with the russian hat-like hair) 😉
My summer isn’t the summer I’d hoped for, but I won’t complain too much because, SUMMER! Great photos!
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And have fun with your daughter this weekend! ❤
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Yay – I will! Thanks!
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I know eh? Summer is awesome! Thanks mrs. f!
Diana xo
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Im waiting for winter to be over Diana and love your hot crazy summer. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you my dear!
Diana xo
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Great summer in Syracuse, braid lady! I have 1/100th the hair you do, so it’s easier for me to take a little heat, Diana … 🙂
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To be clear (said in my best Obama voice) I’m not complaining. No Sir! I’m crazy in love with summer!
Mark, you’re comment made me laugh so hard! Thanks for my Wednesday chuckle. 🙂
Diana xo
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My summer was great and my winter is cold well cold for here but not cold for some others who live in colder areas oh and baby Summer is adorable……….just saying
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Summer sure is adorable Jo-Anne!
Diana xo
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It’s hot here in Seattle, too, Diana! I normally don’t like the heat, and we don’t have AC either, but I’m just so happy to have blue sky I’ve restricted my complaining to Very Little.! 😉
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haha good for you Denise! Seattle is very humid as well though, isn’t it? That makes the heat unbearable.
Diana xo
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I love summer too Diana! Great post There is always so much to do . Enjoy every moment.
Karen
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I am Karen – I am! 😀
Diana xo
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I think we have been having one of the coldest Winters here on the South Coast of South Africa. Never known it to be this cold. So although our Summers are blinding hot, we’re actually looking forward to it. Judging from the kind of winters you guys get I’m glad you’re celebrating Summer in the way you are Diana. Enjoy!
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Thanks Don! Yes we can get as cold as minus 40 or more in the winter! Tell me, how cold is it there?
Diana xo
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Love your summer spirit!
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Thanks Eric – I love summer and heat and I’m not sure why I live in Canada… 🙂
Diana xo
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I live in the High Desert (Southwest U.S.) and love the heat as well. Would sure like to see some rain though. 🙂
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I bet, I love dry heat. I could easily live in Arizona!
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glad to hear your work’s taking off!
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It’s not all billable bill! But that’s ok!
Diana xo
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It is the day that marks the middle of winter here so the corner is turned and spring is on its way.
Enjoy your summer because it will soon be coming this way 🙂
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Yes, sigh…summer is too short a season here and that’s why it’s all the more important for me to get out there and enjoy it while I can Elizabeth!
Diana xo
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My summer is still too far away for my liking… but I love your blog and that you are enjoying the heat… must say I love the double plait look… it is just so summery….
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Thanks bulldog it keeps me cooler, well as cool as I can be with this thick mop!
Diana xo
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Ah…SUMMERTIME! I love it too, Diana. And while you’re with your daughter this weekend, I’ll be doing the same: we’re going to Denise’s summer place for Friday and Saturday night.
Have loads of fun, sweetie. xoxo
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Oh that sounds like fun Jennifer – hope you have a blast!
Diana xo
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It’s going fast!
Have fun with your daughter!
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Too fast, our summer is short to begin with! Thanks Susie, I can’t wait to see her!
Diana xo
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I’m with you.
I love summer too.
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It’s the best, isn’t it Gavin?
Diana xo
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I am crazy in love with your blog!
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Awww shucks, thank you my dear!
Diana xo
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I don’t like the humidity— but I love the weather, being outside more, wearing less clothes, flowers and fresh air, and not shoveling snow!
As far as hair– I cut it short— much easier to deal with!
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I don’t like humidity either Lisa, thankfully the west is way less humid than the east! Enjoy your summer!
Diana xo
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