Am I ready for another school year? Not yet. I feel that we did not get enough of summer this year. Do you agree with me? Maybe it feels that way because I have been busy doing other things than basking in the sun! As the summer comes to an end, I feel I still have more to do.

My brother gave me a book last week. It’s called “LEAN IN” by Sheryl Sandberg, currently the chief operating officer at Facebook. The book is about women, work and the will to lead. I have just finished the first chapter and I am so inspired. I can’t say I woke up the next day a totally different person but surely this book will change the way I see things. I feel every powerful book does that to me. Have you been reading a lot this summer?

I haven’t been able to get back to my book for a few days, though, because I went to Canada’s Wonderland this weekend for the first time. Such an awesome experience! I went on most of the rides including the Extreme Sky Flyer which apparently is Canada’s largest free-fall swing. I felt my heart was swinging more than myself. To add to that, I woke up having no voice the next morning.

Despite all the fun, the two most exciting things to the end my summer with are: 1) that I successfully finished another shadow painting and it’s ready to go on the wall! Most people don’t know that I am an artist. I like to paint for fun. I have shared the picture and would love your feedback on it. 2) I am going to a cottage this long weekend in Bruce Peninsula. I haven’t been to a cottage before.

Do you have any suggestions on how to make the most of the end to summer? Do you have any plans before another busy year?