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Dear Summer,

You and I have had a good fling this year. I got over my irrational fear of bathing suits to enjoy you, and I consumed ample adult beverages to celebrate you. I used to loathe your heat and humidity, but with the right hairspray (highly recommend Nick Chavez’s Thirst Quencher, Velvet Mesquite…and DryBar’s Sheriff Spray) and the blessing of air conditioning to which I am beholden and addicted, I actually came to love you this year. (It didn’t hurt that I had quite a few opportunities to float in pools ordering said adult beverages from extremely attentive staff. Vacation is a blessed thing.) 

So Summer, in honor of you, I thought I would look back at my Top Ten favorite summer splash photos of all time…from honeymoons to long weekends, over the years we've had quite a run, you and me. So here’s an album of memories you and I shared. Get the kleenex ready...

Joe & me in Avalon, NJ rinsing off after a swim in the ocean 2015

Turks & Caicos poolside at The Ganesvoort Hotel 2014

Deliriously happy man floating in the sea - Portofino, Italy 2013

Deliriously happy Shawn and Joe eating above where deliriously happy man is floating - Portofino, Italy 2013

Happy feet are not just for Penguins - Joe & me in Turks & Caicos 2014

Floating on the lazy inner tube river - Orlando, Fl 2015

Play by Play on the beach - Puerto Rico 2015

Joe and me comparing hands in the pool - Las Vegas 2015

Joe & me on a chartered boat on our honeymoon - Portofino 2013

Summer, I’m not one for long goodbyes, so let’s leave it here. Fall is coming and we will be pending a lot of time together. I’m not ready for long term commitment so I hope you understand, I’m going to begin dating another season. Even if the urge strikes you, please don’t do any drive-by’s. You will only see me wearing a sweater and boots, and no good can come of that.

Signed,

Summer Shawn