Ah...the Summer Mornings!

Mornings are such a drag. You finally pull yourself out of bed after hitting the snooze button a couple of times and then find yourself dressing up in a hurried fight against time. Oh well, I’ve grown to organize my mornings but the waking up part still sucks. My first thoughts usually revolve around “What day is it?”, “Am I late?” or I’m usually humming a song that’s been stuck in my head! This morning was different – I woke up saying “Good Morning Jesus!”

Thanks to my five year old niece who had an interesting joke to share over skype. She said as she woke up one morning and prayed – she greeted Jesus “Good Morning”. While my sisters and she were laughing away, I thought it was adorable & a super idea. It is funny but cute!

It’s been said that starting your day with a prayer is an assurance that the rest of the day would wind up ok. I couldn’t agree more! No matter how late I may be, I take a few minutes to have a chat with God before I step out. Well now I’ve gone a step further and before praying that prayer, I thought it is best if I greet the creator of the day with a joyful “Good Morning!” It’s nothing fancy or not a ritual, but it brings joy to God to praise him for his creation. After all, we’ve gotten that much needed peaceful sleep, the sun has risen once again and it’s a new day – the least I feel I ought to do is scream out that “Good Morning” as respect and thankfulness for yet another beautiful morn!

"Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love" - Psalm 59:16

And on another note, as we have just stepped in to summer 2011, don’t be bummed out about the humidity & heat. And I know not everyone is like me who kinda likes the summer heat but I’d like to say: “Remember, you are in the Middle East. So knowing very well you live in this “desert region” – just don’t crib about the heat! Soak up all the joys of the sun & enjoy the summer”. Here are some summer fun ideas:

• Make sure you stroll around all malls in the UAE, try going to the ones you’ve never been!
• Wear florals and pretty blooming colours! This is the best time to dress! From summer dresses, to halters, skirts, shorts etc…the list goes on!
• No summer is complete without those perfect wedge heels (we always need an excuse to buy shoes!)
• Taste all the flavours of ice cream at Baskin Robbins, Coldstone & Marble Slab!
• Freeze yourself by going ice skating - super fun!
• Refresh on amazing tropical drinks & juices...
• Hang out at the beach...it's the best place to unwind.
• Flip flops are always awesome during summer and they go with any outfit!

Oops! Don’t forget to drink plenty of water and wear sun screen….Hope you have a splendid day & a fun summer!

xxx

Gino!