Summer…They’re not like they used to be. Most of us have long dropped the “vacation” part of that phrase when referring to the period of time between JUNE and SEPTEMBER when the temperature goes up and brain activity goes down. The idea of NO HOMEWORK doesn’t nearly get us as excited as it used to when we were kids, except for maybe Rache and TinTin. And waking up late isn’t really an option for the majority of us that have moved on to being productive members of society (present company excluded, for the time being anyway). But don’t you hang that ‘9 to 5’ head of yours just yet people. There are STILL some Good Things about Summer and I thought I’d just name a few to jog everyone’s memory:

#5. Not having to wear socks! Flip flops are the best! Especially if your going to an Island or 2.
#4. LESS Laundry. Think about it… it makes sense. Less layers, less clothes… less laundry! (This one only counts if you do your OWN laundry.)
#3. BIKINIS. For the ladies: the opportunity to wear them. For the fellas: the opportunity to appreciate the ladies who wear them. Everyone WINS.
#2. BBQ’s. Food always tastes better when you cook and eat it outside!
#1. Pool Parties. Especially if they’re random and include BBQ’s. That’s what you call a two-fer. You know what else is a two-fer? Getting some nuggets-O-wisdom and a Pool Party in the same blog!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to house-sit for my uncle who was taking his family on a camping trip for a couple of days. It’s a nice house; it’s big and has a pool. So I decided to do the #1 good thing about summer and have a pool party. Here’s what went down…

So the first guests to arrive were joe and riann. They had the day off and got there early so we decided to have a swim...

This one's called syncronized...

This one's called staying afloat...

I dunno what this one's called...

We came up with some games to pass the time. My favorite one was the one Riann and I came up with. It's really not even a game, more like a test. We called it... Who can be more like Jesus?

You can make your own decision as to who won. its hilarious!

Riann - Take #1

Seong - Take #1

I know what you're thinkin. You're thinking how do we top that??? We might as well end the pool party on that note... its not going to get any better, right? WRONG! Bring on the Korean BBQ! MMMM....

Look how happy Korean BBQ makes people...

Some of us decided to work off the BBQ feast with a little tournament of DDR!

This was Pat's first time playing DDR. Word-o-advice: Your feet go on the ARROWS, dude!

Disclaimer: These guys did not wait 30 minutes after they ate...CRAZIES!!!

Here's Gwennie with her green lifesaver.... uuuuuuhhhhhh...


...wait a minute. Gwennie's in the background with the yellow noodle. So who's this??? hmmmm...

Korean BBQ and Pool Party = good food, good friends, good times!

Don't Throw up in the POOL!
Thanks for the Pie...mmm!
I can't tell which couple is cuter.
Peace Out.