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Photo Love {Inspiration}: Summer Weekend Activities

June 4, 2012
Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.
Richard Rorty
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Another weekend has passed by and another Monday (groan) is upon us. I spent my weekend walking, walking, walking (oh my back!) around Shanghai and munching on a few lovely local things (mmm their fried pork buns are so good!) My husband and I usually try to go out to dinner with friends during the weekend. I just love chatting and sharing good food with friends and the bonus of warm weather is the opportunity to dine al fresco (with a fan nearby of course). We are also trying to get out more to visit local sites like the museums or see something around the city. Weekends are also one of the few chances we can do an active activity – while it is great to catch a full pilates or yoga class I want to finally finish teaching my husband how to swim (maybe we can start on the breaststroke now!)

I remember when the weekend used to mean going to the Lower East Side, dancing until the wee hours of the morning, and having a late night snack at a dive with other partygoers. I just don’t have enough energy for that anymore, but it was good to have those days while they lasted.

I vary between fitting in a lot of activities to maximizing my relaxation during the weekends. Whatever I do, I do try to enjoy it to the fullest!

What are your typical summer weekend activities?

Have a lovely week!

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  • The Dainty Dolls House June 4, 2012 at 09:59

    Stunning pictures! Your weekend sounded wonderful!! Let’s hope the week will fly by 😉 xx

  • Rakel June 4, 2012 at 12:04
  • Kim June 4, 2012 at 13:45

    My typical summer weekend involves eating out, some form of outdoor exercise and most important – leaving the freezing cold city for warmer climates around the Bay Area. I used to go out dancing until all hours also, but this is just not appealing to me anymore. I’d choose sleep over staying out until 4:00 a.m. any night 🙂

    Enjoy dining al fresco – that’s one of the major things I miss about living in a warmer climate.

  • LyddieGal June 4, 2012 at 14:59

    cycling through the streets of (amsterdam?) sounds like a good weekend activity to me!
    Chic on the Cheap

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE June 4, 2012 at 16:29

    Beach, beach and more beach! Filled with lots of fun & lots of relaxation. Perfect summer activities that revive me for the work week 🙂

    xoxo

  • ElsaD June 4, 2012 at 17:39

    Wow..walking around Shangai…I wonder how it feels like…Love the visuals! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! xoxo

  • Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle June 4, 2012 at 19:03

    Sounds like you had a lot of fun–walking is great because then you can eat whatever you want 🙂 Love those images too–so pretty!

    xo Mary Jo

  • honey my heart June 4, 2012 at 23:14

    sounds like you had a good weekend. and i agree about doing weekend activities to the fullest!! i did a lot of crafting and prep this weekend for the next few ones 😉

  • Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird June 4, 2012 at 23:38

    That last one looks YUM.

  • Johanna June 5, 2012 at 00:42

    We can walk forever when traveling…it’s still a work out! My weekends used to be a heck a of a lot different but these days waking up early and having a full day makes the weekend that much sweeter.

  • Bonnie June 5, 2012 at 02:00

    Now I really want to crowd-surf. Thanks.
    🙂

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  • Tanvi June 5, 2012 at 02:30

    The first shot is sooo fun.

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  • Annie June 5, 2012 at 13:26

    Great photos – love that last one – YUM!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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