Aside from doing fun stuff in the summer time, there is also hard work like tending the yard, cleaning the outside of the house, painting the deck and swing sets. I'm on a month-long vacation here in the Philippines and so far, I am enjoying it. Well, except for the heat and humidity, which comes with the territory. Upon returning from this vacation, I have a lot of things to do on my list. I'll have the month of August for these chores. It looks like a busy month for me so while I'm here, I'm going to savour every minute.