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Why Summer Isn’t That Great!

June 20, 2014 by Rachel

There isn’t anything super exciting going on in my life right now, which is why I haven’t been blogging.
I could list a million and one reasons why summer is Amazing!
Instead I will give you 5 reasons why summer isn’t that great!
And yes they are all ecards…because ecards are funny!
1.
Seriously!  
It’s like every other day! 
And razors aren’t cheap!
2.
Oh the southern humidity! 
I’m to the point where I don’t even fix my hair.
Pony tail it is!
3.
Yep…it’s hot!
Nope…I don’t need your Facebook status to tell me that!
Let me drive around for 10 minutes looking for a shady spot to park!
4.
Speaking of heat…
Why is this the first place to start sweating?!
Is it only me?
5.
Why?! Why?!
It’s almost the end of June!!
Summer….slow down!!
Hope you have an amazing weekend!
This cutie is coming to visit!

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  1. Mrs. C. says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Great post! Very entertaining. I am your newest follower. I hope to see lots more humor as well as classroom stuff.
    Smiles!
    Sherri

  2. Alison Rose says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Someecards FTW! YES…YES…YES!! You seriously need to come to CA. I haven't shaved my legs in THREE days…because it's in the 60's here!!! YEAH! I pony tail my hair EVERY DAY because I want to….frizz or no frizz! I'm glad you posted…you make me smile!
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

  3. Literacy Spark says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    LOL, I have a razor problem everyday because I need new a new one or new blades. Cute idea!

    Jessica
    Literacy Spark

  4. Unknown says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    I was thinking about getting one of those "NoNos" they advertise. Start following you. I am in SC too.

  5. Elementary Engagement says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    This post made me laugh. Thank you!

    Mary
    Fit to be Fourth

  6. Creative Undertakings says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    haha someecards are my FAVORITES

    Anisa @ Creative Undertakings

  7. Lana says

    June 21, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    I love all of those ecards!

  8. Ali says

    June 21, 2014 at 3:22 AM

    BOOB SWEAT!!!! HAAAAAA HAAAAA! That's funny! I hate the heat (and I used to live in Palm Springs—-HOW???) so summer isn't my favorite time of the year, but as a teacher I HAVE to love summer 'cause, you know, NO SCHOOL!
    Have a fun summer! (boob sweat and all!)

    Ali
    Teaching Powered by Caffeine

  9. Unknown says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Haha, great post. I'd feel sorry for ya, but considering it's now winter in New Zealand, you're just gonna have to suck it up!!

    Erin
    Learning to be awesome

  10. The Sassy Apple says

    June 21, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Ha! I love your take on this. Even after one of the harshest winters of the past few years {tons of people complaining about the cold on daily}, I can't help but be bothered by extreme heat! However, I won't be complaining on FB!

  11. Mrs. Ashline says

    June 22, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    OMG #1 and #4 sums up my feelings about summer! Even more this year because it is my first summer in NC where (in my opinion) it has been hot since April and I have been shaving since then to wear shorts to be cool.

  12. Shafer's Shenanigans says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    OMG, the boob sweat one just made me laugh out loud! Love it! I'm not a fan of heat and humidity, either…give me snow and sleet any day!

    Susie
    Shafer's Shenanigans 

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