The lazy, hazy days of summer are here! Yippee! Now what? I am just as lazy in the winter as I am in the summer. I haven’t worked in five years so I have had time to get this dallying thing down to a T, for Tracy. About the haze … we all know it’s the chardonnay! Summer time doesn’t change things up too much for me. As much as I like parks and recreation I don’t see myself packing a picnic. I’ll take my fried chicken, watermelon and corn on the cob with a good cold breeze of fresh air conditioning. The daunting possibility of swim wear is not comforting. Mosquito’s become deliriously passionate about my legs, and speaking of romance… lying on an blanket under stars on a sultry summer evening seems perfect to some…punishment to me! I ponder when I hear someone say, “It’s a great summer read”…is it a struggle to read in the fall? Families flock to water like it’s a perennial and a summer tan seems to be an achievement I have lost all desire for. I’m too lazy to tan.
Yesterday my son asked me what “I had going on”. I said I wanted to get a manicure and pedicure. He said, “I hope you set your alarm”! I know better than to say that out loud. No one should speak of a mani/pedi as if it were a “PLAN”! Why didn’t I say, “I have an appointment”? Hair, nails, and facials are imperative task. Or, I could simply say I have to “meet” some one. A builder, decorator, or in my case…. the bug spray man, or dog groomer are an essential obligation.
My job (all year) is to stay on the road as much as possible so I appear to be busy! My strategy works quite well. I traveled 1,476 miles last week. I spent 24 hours (over 8 days) alone in my car…engrossed to Sirius radio. And at the end of each long haul, the perks remain the same …wine! Oh, the other accolades to my livelihood happens to be my adorable grandchildren, sweet cousin, life long friends, my Dad and rich sister! Substantial bonus!
My vocation is my vacation…and I have mastered my craft!
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend…and hopefully a beach house.
and the best part of my lazy hazy days …is I have you!
Life’s a beach…but my computer is a bitch!
I’ve got you too, Babe! But no mountain or beach house. We can drink wine in your car!!!!
Always love reading your writing.
Angela, I love that you are ALWAYS willing to play!
Thanks for reading my blogs and love your comments!
I love your very measured energy levels and that they can produce results! I know they do because I can read them… keep wearing your honesty like your badge of honor, it keeps the rest of us proud!
John you are a Lakeland legend! Thanks for your kind comments! I cherish old friendships!
Tracy,
Love your blog – it is so inspiring especially when you need a lift! Miss talking to you. We need to catch up big time. I do get to see your sister once in a while and your brother in law. Love you, Girl.
Hi Renee,
So glad to hear from you. It is nice to keep up even it is through madness called social media…
Denise always tells me when she runs into old friends! I will be coming to Lakeland this summer, so hopefully we can catch up then!
Thanks so much for your comments!
Your good “old” friend,
Tracy
I’m forcing a yoga class on you when I come to Gainesville or u come here!
OKAY!!! A new blog for me!!!!!!
so enjoy your blog! You can now tell your people you have to entertain your fans and to back off and get you a glass of wine! xoxoxo
I like the way you think, but I was doing that before I had to “deal with” all my fans.
I love that your plan is a mani/pedi! I take those appointments very seriously! :). Also, I love that you’re “too lazy” to tan. Not just because you’re saving yourself from having skin cancer, but because pale is the new tan!! Love you and your writing!
Hi Becca,
I’m too old AND too lazy to take a sun bath…the fact that I just used the word “sun bath” proves it! Kennedy is a doll baby and I love seeing how much joy she has brought to your family! Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog. It makes me happy! Miss you!