summer

How has your summer been so far? Unfortunately, I have to be a little more responsible with my money and stop spending paper like I gots paper to burn. That means less vacations and concerts. Here are some things you can do this summer that has made my summer fantastic so far... without breaking the bank.

Spend time in the water or on the water...

On a boat

Or in a swimming pool

I neither have a pool or a boat but I have friends who have both. So, find yourself some awesome friends with a pool (and if this friend DVR's t.v. shows for you, that is a big bonus) and a friend with a kick ass old boat who is willing to take you out even if you contribute nothing to launching/docking or fixing broken things on the boat. Also, I prefer the old boats because the fancy big new water skiing boats are always full of douche bags. You don't want to be a douche.

Spend time riding a bike...

Find friends who will go on bike pub crawls and night rides

Find friends and a group of people who will dress up in cute or silly outfits and go on community bike rides like this Seersucker Ride...

... that included a picnic in the park

Spend time watching...

A crap load of films at your local indie flick theater or watch hours of t.v. on demand.

I recommend watching movies and shows with friends so you can talk about why that artsy movie made you want to punch the director in the face (ahem.. Tree of Life), talk about your guilty pleasure (err.. Pretty Little Liars) or complain about how much you hate the show but you can't stop watching (umm.. Weeds).

Spend a lot of time in good conversation...

Especially over a beer.

Hit up your favorite local bar with a friend and engage in conversations (that may even turn philosophical) about nothing or sit at the bar and chat up the bar tender and all the other bar dwellers. This is a great way to end a long day at work.

As you have noticed, summer is best spent with good company.

Cheers and enjoy your summer.