Summer’s Coming (Again!)
The Summer is finally almost here!
It's time again to make a list of all of the interesting and fun projects you’re going to complete! Is there something you’ve been longing to do? Need inspiration?
1. Go on a Virtual Vacation, Staycation or Virtual Volunteering Mission. Going on vacation is usually a fun experience, no matter where you choose to go. Because of the pandemic a lot of people are staying home or having mini staycations. If you're lucky enough to live next to the beach or a campsite - then great! For the rest of us, just taking your mind on a trip may be what's in order for this year.
Consider a Virtual Volunteering experience! You can make an impact wherever you are hunkered down. Whether it's doing some graphic design work for the United Nations or talking to someone on a crisis hotline, it's possible to make a difference without leaving your favorite chair. Virtual Volunteering is not a new concept, however with social distancing and travel restrictions, it may be a growing sector in the volunteer world. Check out this article for more info.
Further reading:
2. Time to DIY! What a great time to finally get those nagging repairs and remodeling projects out of the way than this summer! Check out the DIY network for inspiring ideas and tips. (diynetwork.com). Better Homes and Gardens also has a great section on DIY projects (tinyurl.com/bhgdiy). One of my all-time favorite websites for creating stuff is Spoonflower.com. You can upload your own designs and have them printed on all different kinds of fabric, wallpaper, and more!
Further reading:
The Spruce: The Best DIY Websites for Home Decorating Projects
Apartment Therapy: The 10 Best Sites for DIY Projects
Home Stratosphere: Top 50 DIY Sites
3. Read (or listen to) a Good Book. Whether you're jazzing up your surroundings with a new complicated DIY project or doing some virtual design work for the United Nations, you could be listening to a great book at the same time! It's never too late to tune in to a great story. Check our Audible.com. They have free titles and deeply discounted titles as well as all of the bestsellers and more. A great way to find out what everyone else is reading is (of course) to check out the New York Times Bestseller List. (tinyurl.com/nytbk ). They categorize all genres and age differentiations, as well as hardcover, paperback and e-book editions. What should you read next? Whatshouldireadnext.com) is a great website to use for suggestions on your next literary conquest. Simply type the title of the last book you’ve read into the search field and a list will be generated of several appropriate titles.
Here are my top ten titles from my current Audible Summer Reading List - this year I felt like it is necessary to mix it up a little with some very serious issues and some light fiction:
By: Jason Reynolds , Ibram X. Kendi
Narrated by: Jason Reynolds , Ibram X. Kendi
Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas - and on ways listeners can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives....
By: Terence McKenna
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 09-28-12
Language: English
Publisher: Tantor Audio
By: Sofia Segovia, Simon Bruni - translation
Narrated by: Xe Sands, Angelo Di Loreto
Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 04-16-19
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
By: Tom Hanks
Narrated by: Tom Hanks
Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 10-17-17
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Audio
By: Kevin Wilson
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 10-29-19
Language: English
Publisher: HarperAudio
By: Ann Patchett
Narrated by: Tom Hanks
Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 09-24-19
Language: English
Publisher: HarperAudio
By: Robin DiAngelo, Michael Eric Dyson - foreword
Narrated by: Amy Landon
Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 06-26-18
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
By: Laline Paull
Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 05-06-14
Language: English
Publisher: HarperAudio
By: Jennifer Wright
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 02-07-17
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
By: Sandra Newman
Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts
Length: 26 hrs and 34 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 06-16-15
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
4. Recycle an old t-shirt. Don’t throw it away! There are so many ways to repurpose old t-shirts. Check out these ten ideas on the Greenopolis website. (tinyurl.com/greenop). Or this neat little grocery bag from a conscientious blogger: tinyurl.com/greengrobag). Further reading/watching:
DIY Make a Mask out of a T-Shirt
5. Finally: Stay home and relax. This is a post I wrote from last Summer. It still applies today. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is nothing. Or almost nothing. Use your relaxation time to reflect on yourself and work out your thoughts. The simple act of becoming relaxed can have great health benefits. Here are some great resources for learning how to relax. Stress management and relaxation techniques from the Mayo Clinic. (tinyurl.com/strsmgt) Blissing Out: 10 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress On-the-Spot from WebMD. (tinyurl.com/blissout) Go to Naturalnews.com for relaxation news, articles and information. Further reading/listening:
Listen to the Hoh Rainforest for free on Audible.com
Relaxing Meditation: Sleep Island free from Audible.com
Whatever you choose to do this summer, have a happy, safe, and healthy one!
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