"The summer night is like a perfection of thought" ~ Wallace Stevens

Maybe it's just me, but does summer seem to pass way too fast; while during winter, I count the slow, cold seconds.  This summer has been immensely enjoyable and the fact that we had some real and proper hot weather may have had something to do with it.  I've continued to purge my life of unnecessary STUFF (yes a common theme in my life over the past 12 months) and have made do with what I've got.  Sure I come across plenty of stuff I love, plenty of stuff I want, but when I think about it for a moment it quickly dawns on me that I don't really NEED it.  I have replaced these thoughts in my mind with great tea, iced coffee, summer fruits and going for a swim at the beach when distraction strikes. 

I had a rare day off on Sunday, where I cancelled all my commitments and appointments and went with the flow.  Sleeping in is a skill that I unfortunately greatly lack, so after forcing myself to stay in bed until 9am, I made a small stack of crispy cremes, filled with orange mascarpone and topped with berries and bananas. So easy and so yummy.  Recipe was posted here.

Following breakfast, I went for a swim at the beach.  I'm not sure I love many things more than floating around in the ocean weightlessly, relaxing on a towel in the shade afterwards and talking to my husband without any distractions from our numerous electronic devices which connect us to the world endlessly.  They are all at home!

 

Since receiving my iPad last month as a very generous gift (thanks daddy) I've tried to move onto reading my favourite publications electronically.  I'm fine with getting my daily news hit via the numerous news outlet apps that I have already acquired, but it may take me a while to enjoy magazines without the smell of fresh print laying on my coffee table.

  

I rounded off my Sunday with a trip to the cinema to see Anna Karenina.  I walked in with zero expectations and walked out having really enjoyed it.  It held it's ground thanks to the amazing costumes and wonderful casting.  I recommend it highly, whether you've read the book or not.

SATC 2: Premier

Just as important as the costumes in the film is what the girls will wear to the huge number of premiers.  And I absolutely love what they wore to NYC premier!  Simple, colourful and chic!  Cynthia typically gets the rough end of the stick but she looked spectacular, in my opinion!

Sex and the City 2 - the verdict

Have you seen SATC2 yet?  What did you think? 

If not, are you planning on seeing it?

I am attending the Australian premier next week (we're way behind) as well as a very indulent gold class screening a week later - packaged with cakes, cosmos and reclining seats.  Once for the story line and a second time for a proper digest of the costumes and probably countless times later on DVD for lonely, boring Sunday afternoons.

Much like the first one, I have very low expectations.  But how can I not go see it?  I think all of the characters have had their happy ending, but I guess it is good for the actors who do not much else.. except SJP who releases a fragrance or two to coincide with each film.

Recession?  What recession?

Enjoy x