If you like pina coladas…

And reading books in the sun!

Generally, in the summer, the parents and I go to Europe (copious amounts of family there), but this year we went in May instead. Therefore, at the end of August, as a pre-school relaxation-vacation, we're going to Mexico. Just one of those all-inclusive resorts, so it's not quite as culturally thrilling as poking around in foreign cities and discovering hidden gems...but it's not bad.

One of the biggest thrills about it? I can get a TON of reading time in.

I know. So nerdy. I won't even confess how fun it was to go through my bookshelves and pick out which books to take.

And yes, I'm taking eight. Yes, I will have to somehow smuggle them, because in my mother's opinion, two will suffice. Which is obviously insane. Subtracting some time for splashing in the ocean, some chatting with people, what am I going to do besides lay in the sun and read? Play beach volleyball? Hah. The volleyball and I, we are not really on good terms.

Anyway, if anyone’s in the area- the girl with the big sunglasses, bottle of SPF 45 on the chair beside her, and collection of eight books in a tote bag next to her beach chair? That’s me! Hi!