Mid-July is here, which in my book is mid-summer, nevermind the naysayers who insist on pinning mid-summer to the summer solstice. I mean, how can June 20 or 21 be mid-summer, when in my day we didn't even get out of school for summer vacation until June 15 or so? You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that summer = summer vacation. Even if you aren't in school or have kids.
In my experience, by mid-July, I run out of a little steam. In the beginning of summer, there's an irresistible urge to make plans, draw up lists, create goals, and decide on projects. It's like New Year's Day, without the hangover or the prospect of months of dreary weather to contend with.
While it may seem like summer is slipping by, it's not too late to dust off those lists and re-commit to a goal or project while the days are still long. Why not make it something fun? Regina Leeds, in her book, One Year to an Organized Life,dedicates July to such fun projects as pulling your address book together, organizing photos, and scrapbooking--all ideal, shady-porch projects. Tackling a junk drawer or going through a jewelry box are both good lazy-day projects. For the more ambitious, there are all those big, outdoor projects: house-painting, gutter-clearing, and yard work, not to mention scrubbing oil stains from the driveway, cleaning windows, and power-washing the deck--projects that just aren't meant to be when it's -10 degrees outside. Summer is also an ideal time for organizing the garage, shed, or basement, clearing out a storage unit, or having a yard sale.
This weekend, I think I'll review my project list and pick a few things I'd like to focus on. I know I'd like to finish up a few things and also to start something new--I just need to decide what. What about you? I'd love to hear about your summertime projects and plans!