Feel Good Friday - Splendid Solstice! ☀️❄️

[Amanda Barber]

Happy, happy Feel Good Friday! Depending on where you live in the world, today is either the Summer or Winter Solstice. 

Here in Wisconsin, USA, we are preparing for a heat wave - summer (and its hot and humid weather) has officially arrived! This weekend, we plan to go swimming for a bit and enjoy some indoor activities to stay cool. I've been boosting my electrolytes and water intake in preparation, too. 

What are you doing to feel good in your part of the world this week/weekend? How are you staying cool or warm?

[Anahit Sukiasyan]

Happy Feel Good Friday to you too, @Amanda Barber ! 🌞

Here in Armenia, we're also feeling the heat as summer kicks in. Lots of water, some fresh fruit, and a good book are on my feel-good list. Stay cool and enjoy the sunshine in Wisconsin! ☀️🌿📚

[Amanda Barber]

Sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer day, @Anahit Sukiasyan! 

[Daria Kulikova_GitProtect_io]

Happy Feel Good Friday!

It’s supposed to be summer already in the place where we live, but thanks to some stubborn cyclone, we have around +20°C and wind instead of real heat.

I’m still waiting for the real summer to start, sunny and warm days. Summer is usually a season of fruit, iced tea, and cold water for me 🌞

[Amanda Barber]

Wish I could send you some of our heat, @Daria Kulikova_GitProtect_io! Hoping that cyclone gets on its way soon. 🌀 

[Tomislav Tobijas]

Happy Friday everyone!

Summer has already started here in Croatia. You definitelly know that as capital is half-empty, as everyone just 'migrated' to the seaside. 🌊 I'm not a fan of going to the coast in mid-season as it's waay too crowded for my taste, so I usually stay at home.

It's just, we haven't had rain for a couple of weeks now and none is on the horizon as well, so you need to water everything in the backyard as it would probably die :/

But, early mornings and evenings are really nice. Just the other day, I woke up earlier and went cycling for a couple of hours. Early mornings are quite cool, with around 16°C (~60°F).
During the day, when it's 35 degrees or more, you usually just stay inside and open a cold beer or scoop some ice cream 😄🍨

[Amanda Barber]

I'm unfortunately on a running hiatus due to injury, but do love a good early morning run on these summer days. Although, it's often so humid here in the mornings that it makes it difficult, too! Some days, I love a good midday run - I just keep it short and drink plenty of water.

Stay cool, @Tomislav Tobijas! 

[Stephen_Lugton]

My home office has north facing windows so no direct sunlight, and it's on the lower ground floor so it's naturally cooler.  This means that I'm wearing cool weather clothes, but as soon as I go outside it's like opening an oven.

So I bought myself a hand fan (which should arrive today), and a wide brimmed hat, so when I'm doing the school pickup I can cool down

[Amanda Barber]

My husband works in our basement and is often surprised at just how different it is upstairs on our main level. Thankfully, we do have air conditioning, but we tend to keep it pretty warm during the day - nothing worse than going in and out from cold to hot.

Stay cool, @Stephen_Lugton!  

[John Funk]

It's going to be a wet, cool day in our neck of the woods in Montana. Though I am heading to Idaho for most of the day - it will be my first trip to that state. 

[Amanda Barber]

I've never been anywhere on that end of the United States. I hope it's a lovely day in Idaho!

[Susan Waldrip]

Happy Friday! I love the photo of the snow and trees in your banner, @Amanda Barber -- I love the cold weather. Alas, it is now hot in New Mexico (~90°F+, ~32°C), but it's worth a lunchtime walk around the property to see everything blooming, lots of bright colors! Lots of ice in water and iced tea/coffee, less eating, and putting up the shade cloth to sit outside in the cooler evenings.

[Amanda Barber]

Sounds beautiful, @Susan Waldrip - I love our gardens at this point in the summer, too.

[Barbara Szczesniak]

We've gotten to the point here in central Florida where the overnight low temperature is 74F/23C and the daily afternoon thunderstorm seems to result in higher humidity with steam coming off the streets. 🥵 I think this weekend might include salads for dinner, cold sandwiches, and using the slow cooker, instead of the oven. Maybe a trip to a nice, cool movie theater.

[Amanda Barber]

Oof, that's toasty! We're planning on taking our kiddo to see Elio this weekend to stay cool. 

[Kythera]

HUZZAH!! Summer Solstice! I'm of a nocturnal bent, so for me it's about bidding a thankful farewell to the blistering heat and humidity of Houston summer days and welcoming the longer, cooler nights. 

Personally, I'm gearing up to do my first pop-up market tomorrow (my first time as a solo vendor; it's not much, just hoping to bring in a little extra money from my hobbies). I'm excited and anxious, but I'm sure it'll be great! 😄

Just for fun, here's my mascots, Crow & Gargoyle, celebrating the summer solstice vaporwave style. 😎

[Amanda Barber]

Awesome, @Kythera, hope your market is a success!! 

[Kythera]

Thanks, @Amanda Barber ! 😄

[Dave Liao]

@Amanda Barber - HA! I've been trying my best to NOT be in my usual neck of the woods to avoid the sweltering heat. 🥵

[Amanda Barber]

😜😭🤭

[Barbara Szczesniak]

I agree with your emojis @Amanda Barber! I put this in the "sad, but true, but the humor makes it slightly more palatable" file.

[Shawn Doyle - ReleaseTEAM]

I stayed inside and edited videos..  Can we plug podcasts here? :P

[Amanda Barber]

@Shawn Doyle - ReleaseTEAM - if they bring the feel-good vibes, then I say bring 'em on! 🎧