I know it's only Thursday, but I'm officially declaring today the start of Memorial Day weekend! Woohoo! C'mon, you all know you are going to blow off work tomorrow or just surf around the Internet until the day is over, which hopefully will be a few hours earlier than normal. Not me of course. As always, I will be the consummate professional and set a good example for those around me by getting ahead on my workload. (Ok, you can stop laughing now.)
Anyway, part of what makes this holiday weekend so darn special is the fact that it's the official start of summer! Even though the solstice isn't scheduled to arrive for another month or so, it's time to get into that summer state of mind. And that means we need to formally welcome everything that represents this sensational season. Here are just a few things to celebrate as we head into the warmer (and hopefully sunnier) months:
The return of white clothing - For all you fashionistas out there, break out those wonderful whites. It is now officially chic to don your favorite shade of this classic color day or night.
The season premiere of
Wipeout- Why anyone would want to purposefully go on this show and risk life and limb is beyond me. But it's pretty damn entertaining to watch crazy folks as they face the "Big Balls"! (I swear I didn't make that name up.) Check it out on ABC.
Holidays are back! - The drought is over! I don't know if you've noticed, but there are no public holidays that fall between Presidents Day and Memorial Day for which we get out of work. The fact that Memorial Day is here means all who are thirsty for some time off can drink up! And just think, July 4 is only a little over a month away!
The barbecue comes out of hibernation - Fire up the grill, boys and girls. It's time for the smell of smokey charcoal to fill the streets. If any of you out there happen to be grilling gods or goddesses, I'm free for dinner any night of the week!
Outdoor dining becomes the norm - What makes your favorite restaurant even better? How about snacking in the sweet summer air? There's nothing better than seeing those patio umbrellas unfold as delectable dishes are delivered right to your plate!
And of course, let's not forget what Memorial Day itself is all about - marking the service of our hard-working troops, and the sacrifices they made for us. You continue to put your lives on the line and for that we will always be grateful. To all who have served or are currently serving, we at IWON salute you!
Now, what are you psyched about this summer?
Tell me what you've been waiting for so I can get even more excited about the start of my favorite season. In the meantime, I'm going to get ready for the beach. I hear the weather is going to be just splendid! Later!
