July has this special summery adventure magic. Maybe it's because it's the middle of the summer month. You know, like, in June you were just settling in to summer and getting out of school mode and into summer jobs and fun and all that jazz. And then there is August which always feels kind of back-to-school month-- probably because it is. July though, July is that perfect middle moment where you're comfortable enough to be daring and adventurous and try new things and become a regular at the nearest snowcone shack.
Maybe it's because in my family, July is usually the month when we vacation. And it's almost always the month we go to Lake Powell. I won't gab too long about Lake Powell, but let me tell you something: this place competes very closely with Disneyland for the happiest place on earth. And I'm a huge Disneyland fan, so that should tell you something about how great it is. Infact, I'm posting this from the Lake Powell marina! So you could definitely say I'm currently the happiest girl on earth.
For as long as me and my parents can remember, I have always been obsessed with the sky. From sun rise, to sun set, to the stars, and the moon: I'll always have my gaze set a little higher than the average human being while I'm outside. On many summer nights you'll find me sitting on my porch or perched on top of my truck just to get a better view. There is just something absolutely captivating and indescribable about watching the sky work. I'd consider it it's very own kind of magic.
July is also the month of fireworks, at least in northern Utah county it is. (And hey, considering my obsession with the sky, this one's just an obvious infatuation of mine.) Between the 4th of July, Pioneer Day, steel days and all the other city celebrations, July is the month where every weekend you can find fireworks if you know where to look.
July is the month of patriotism. I mean, of course it is. America's birthday is this month! But I love how suddenly everyone is unified in the love of our nation. Because I love America, even if the economy sucks, or politics aren't exactly the way you wished. America is a miracle I think many if us take for granted on the average day. But not in July! (At least the first week anyway...)
The point is, July is wonderful and beautiful and everything a girl could ever need right now before she heads off into adulthood and stuff.
I'd say more but it's time to leave my wifi hotspot and get ready for the first night of bliss in Powell. So I hope you all have a wonderful week and finish off the month strong.
Go on an adventure for me, will ya?
Marley Kay
(your dreamer)
