Summer A to Z

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the author's plans and activities to combat summer ennui, including establishing an "A to Z of stuff to up the mood this summer" with various items and activities like aperitivo hour, cheese curds, electrolytes, summer Fridays, and more.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Mood Board Post

1. Why is the author not up for writing a mood board post this month? The author has built 7 mood boards last week for various client and personal projects, and does not have the mental capacity to make another one for fun at the moment.

2. How does the author describe their mental state at times? The author mentions that in between the high moments of abundant inspiration and overflowing creativity, there are times where all they want to do is simultaneously watch Love Island and play Sudoku on their phone.

3. What does the author think they might be experiencing? The author thinks they might be suffering from a little bit of summer ennui, or reverse seasonal affective disorder where one loses steam in the summer rather than the winter.

[02] A to Z of Summer Activities

1. What are some of the items/activities the author includes in their "A to Z of stuff to up the mood this summer"?

• Aperitivo hour with a specific food and drink combination
• Eating cheese curds
• Listening to the song "Didn't I" by Darondo
• Drinking electrolyte-rich beverages
• Observing "Summer Fridays" with early office closures
• Embracing "grandpa's cabin vibes" with a boat tote and dad hats
• Using a hypochlorous acid face mist
• Eating Italian ice from Ferrazzani's
• Wearing Jamie Haller sandals
• Wearing khaki outfits
• Admiring the new Cosa Ceramica "La Mer" collection
• Drinking very cold martinis
• Wearing "not nautical, but not not nautical" outfits
• Enjoying the ocean view without going in the water
• Wearing poplin clothing head-to-toe
• Watching the new season of The Real Housewives of Orange County
• Wearing shorts, especially boxer-style or linen
• Reading thrillers that can be finished in a day
• Trying underwater weaving and purchasing a basket bag
• Eating vanilla ice cream with olive oil
• Taking weekday trips to places like Venice Beach, Palm Springs, or Santa Barbara