What I’m Loving | THE 109th BEAD

I can honestly say I have NO idea what happened to June! But since I have no choice, Hello July! I’m not usually a fan of the month that is the epitome of summertime here in Southern California. This year, however, I have been waiting on bated breath for July and let me tell you why…

I always switch to a lighter scent for the summer. This year I picked out YSL’s Parisienne. And, yes, I do smell French… oh la la!

One of my favorite things about summertime is the classic white summer dress

paired with a fantastic floppy hat

and a hip new pair of Ray-Bans

or a great pair of brightly colored jeans!

all packed away in my luggage because I’m going to Japan!!!

where I’m going to eat Takoyaki, mmmm Octopus 🙂

and head off to Mt. Fuji

but most IMPORTANTLY – The New Universe of Manuel Legris!!!

starring Patrick de Bana

and Friedemann Vogel

and Maria Eichwald

and, of course, Manuel Legris, god of ballet

I’m ready for the ballet glow that comes with a ballet vacation which is way better than a summertime vaca tan any day! Bring on July!!!

Good-bye May 2011 you were tons of fun. The month was spent working on my dissertation, getting a few interesting things done at work, going to car shows, finding a wonderful new ballet teacher to take me to the new level in my dancing and as it comes to a close, I can honestly say that May was a really nice month.

Summer has never been my favorite. I’m not a person who likes lying out on the beach with millions of other people. I’m not really fond of crowds nor do I do well with “down time.” But I’m beginning to understand that sitting out an entire season because of particular dislikes is ridiculous… especially if one lives in Southern California, land of year round summer! So I’ve decided to embrace summertime and make it my own.

So what does the month of June hold for Bead109?

Well, let’s start with the photo for June 2011 on my Manuel Legris calendar!