Another summer month is underway, and before we get too far into July, it’s time to set my agenda. The first part of this month has been busy with July 4th fireworks shows, a trip to Montauk, time at the beach and pool, and a performance by the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra at Heckscher Park last night. So here’s what I have planned for the remainder of the month.
Read: I started reading The Kind Worth Killing, by Peter Swanson, and so far, I can totally understand all of the praise this book has received. It’s a gripping read, and with any luck I should be through with it in a matter of days. Look for another book review to hit the blog soon!
Do: Can you believe I still have not made it out stand-up paddleboarding this season? Yeah, I can’t either! It has been on my agenda for the last couple of months, but weather and time have conspired against me. Here’s hoping this will be the month of my inaugural trip out to the Huntington Lighthouse.
Buy: I thought I would throw this in as a category this month because I scored some major deals during the July 4th holiday. I had been eyeing a pair of laser-cut yoga pants from Anthropologie for some time, but the $98 price tag was a bit steep to justify. So when I saw them on sale in the store in early July, I had to snag a pair. Not only that, but remember those beloved C. Wonder sandals that broke and I tried to glue back together? Well, they have finally been laid to rest, and I picked up two new pairs of sandals over the holiday weekend. I have been wearing my Sam Edelman sandals ever since I bought them at DSW and they do not disappoint. As for the other pair from the Nordstrom Rack — they haven’t seen the light of day yet, but they will.
See: If you are the spy/action genre type, mark your calendars for July 29th — when the new Jason Bourne film comes out. Short of a James Bond film debuting, this is the next best thing, in my opinion. I’ve seen all of the Bourne films (you should catch up, if you haven’t), and I’m really excited for this latest installment. Plus, what better way to cool down on a hot summer day than with a good action film?
Go: One of the summer highlights is always the Great South Bay Music Festival, happening this year from July 14th – 17th. If an evening listening to music with performances from Lonestar, Blues Travelers, and many more — complete with waterfront views — is your kind of thing, this is the place to be.
What’s on your agenda this month?
I loved The Kind Worth Killing! It gets so so so good. The ending? Incredible.
— Dara // http://www.peoniesandhoneybees.com
I haven’t made it to the end yet, Dara! But I’m excited. It’s a great read.
I’m in need of a new book, so I’ll definitely check that out! Great find with the sale yoga pants!
Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com
It’s such a good read, Jamie! I’ll share more about it soon.
Looks like you have a lot of great ideas in store for July. Can’t wait to hear all about them!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Thanks, Samantha!
Such a cute post! Good luck with the paddelboarding !
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Thanks, Tamara! Paddleboarding is one of my favorite summer activities.
Stand-up paddleboarding is so much fun! i also can’t wait to see the new Bourne film. A lot of the scenes were shot here in Vegas so I’m pumped to see how it all turned out. Happy Monday!
Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/
I can’t wait to see it, Lindsey! If it’s anything like the other movies in the series, it will be amazing.
I’m glad to be back, girlie, and just in time for your monthly agenda round-up! It’s been such a CRAZY start to the month, so overwhelming, but I’m staring to settle in now, haha. I’m glad you’ve been able to hit the beach. Well, lucky you, you live so close to all the amazing beaches here in NY! We have yet to go, so I’m hoping this weekend we can, fingers crossed no rain and a nice hot day (what has been up with the random chilly days…so weird on Saturday!). I can’t wait to read your book review, it sounds like an interesting read! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a wonderful July!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
I’m so glad to have you back, Jalisa! I hope things have settled down a bit for you now and you can enjoy the rest of the summer.