Hey World,
I hope everyone is enjoying a productive summer. I love summer. I love that it's always summer in LA. Chicago and New York have interesting summers. I've spent a lot of time in both cities and although it's humid in Chicago, New York has areas that take humidity to a whole new level...of course, I'm excluding nearby east coast treasures like Cape Cod and my absolute favorite hidden gem -- my beach house in New Brunswick.
Canada is so beautiful. I've spent many gorgeous summers at my beach house in New Brunswick, Canada. That's actually how I first learned French when I was a little girl. In fact, I had my first kiss, under the stars, at the beach in our backyard.
I often don't wear makeup.
~~ beachy Cali princess ~~
When I think about summer, of course I think about Canada, our beach house, charming French Canadian boys, and boating. My favorite thing to do as a kid was boating and jumping off the boats to go swimming in the ocean.
It's so easy to fall in love in French Canada.
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I wrote many songs on that beach. I used to walk outside to our backyard and after spending the day running and swimming, I would escape to this secret peninsula that was almost dream-like. Of course, I'm part mermaid, so I would relax to the sound of the waves and write music.
Anyway, my childhood was certainly glowing. I have so much gratitude for my life.
I'm thankful for my Hinsdale family, my LA family, and all of my close friends in LA, Chicago, New York, and Arizona.
Arizona is an entire three chapters in the book I'm presently writing -- maybe more. Arizona is my secret escape from LA. It's my peaceful fun place and I actually love summers in Arizona. I love when it's 100 degrees outside and if you feel adventurous, you can sweat it out with a "dangerously short" hike in the canyons, or an intensely fast sprint and then dive into the pool. Arizona is spiritual. Also, one of my favorite hotels -- The Princess Hotel in Scottsdale -- is Heaven in the summer. You'll have to read my book to understand all of this...
Peace and Love,
~ Alexandra
