What a beautiful day to be alive .

During the last week or so the weather here at home has been absolutely amazing. Beyond anything Irish people are used to or expect, even for the summer months. One can't help but feel blessed waking up every morning to sunshine seeping in through your curtains and a clear blue sky above you .

I am somewhat unaccustomed to this sort of heat wave experience, especially here at home. The last time we had weather like this in Ireland was apparently 6 or 9 years ago and if I am honest I don't really remember much of it ... but now I know it is fabulous . The mornings are bright, the afternoons are HOT the evenings are refreshing , it is glorious . Being able to leave your window open until 11 p.m at night , because it has almost been bright up until that point and cold air is something that hasn't been here for days ( and is encouraged to stay away for a little while longer) .

This sunshine and fabulous weather being so rare to me , I of course have spent every waking moment I could outside in it , with the result that I have gotten myself a rather red , rather painful exterior. Yes my pasty Irish skin was unprepared for the intensity of the sunshine and ...well lets just say I am no longer pasty !! But I am not complaining, buckets of after sun later and staying in the shade is perfectly fine , I am happy to see this sun stay for as long as possible :)

This truly feels like this is  what summer should be , blue skies, sunshine, flowers growing, warm sea water, writing in the sand , sandals, sunglasses, reading books  , BBQs , friends , family and beautiful sunsets ... it's the summer you hear about it books and see in movies . The perfect summer . This is a blessing , to experience such beautiful days . We must appreciate every glorious day , because everyday is glorious .Thank God every day for what we get. Every day is ... a beautiful day to be alive .

Aoife Marie Elizabeth ♪