Et Tu, Summer?

I will just say this plain and simple: Summer 2011 has been one for the record books. This summer has easily been one of the best of my adult life, in no small part thanks to The Trifecta, my extremely active lifestyle, countless trips to Cedar Point, and a seemingly unlimited amount of potential in my life over the next four years.

As July comes to a close, I am looking forward to one of my favorite yearly traditions: The Wood County Fair. I traditionally use the fair as a kick-off to my (usually busy) Fall season. Unlike years past, however, I do not have much of a Fall scheduled out this year.

Rather than get a huge Fall lined up, I am simply going to push my Summer as far as it will go. Having bought a new bike recently, I feel that I am only halfway through my Summer (I know, technically we are not even half-way through it yet). I intend to ride as late into the season as I can afford, but I cannot deny it: in less than two weeks, the Wood County Fair does start.

Because this nearly-sacred reminder of the Fall season is so close, I feel as if my summer has been cut short. I have not accomplished as much as I am used to - concerts, canoeing, water parks - but I have had a blast regardless. If nothing else, Summer 2011 has been all about preparing myself for the next four years - the push to 30. While this Summer may feel shortened to me, I will definitely look back on it in a positive light.

B3 out.