August is always bittersweet, isn’t it? There is still sooo much summer left to enjoy, so many things that you want to do, and yet the promise of September hangs heavy in the air. A deadline of sorts.

As for me, no matter how many back-to-school commercials I’m forced to watch, no matter how many end-of-summer sales I pass by, and no matter how many maniacal peanut runs around my yard Chippie up there takes, I stand firm in my belief that summer isn’t really over until around, say, mid-October.

Or, when I’m forced to put on socks.

I do love August. August is endings and beginnings, promises kept, rainstorms and air thick with humidity. It’s one last hoorah and the time to get to doing what you haven’t yet done.

Around here, August has been trips to the City, countryside drives, movie dates with my girl (Hello Suicide Squad!), BBQs and fresh food, a few DIY projects (never-ending) and a general all around laid-back enjoyment of life.

Perfect.

I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to carry my camera with me more often. Honestly, the darned thing didn’t use to feel so heavy, did it? I’m getting lazy. But I’m at around 50/50 I think, between my camera and my phone.

Still, there are plenty of times when a decent iPhone shot is better than no shot at all, yes?

And August sunsets. Of course. They dazzle with their slow ease into shorter days and quiet evenings.

We’re already five days into September and the weather is absolutely gorgeous.

Plenty of summer left in us, I’d say.

Stephanie is up next, sharing her favourites for this month’s 5 on 5. Go stop by her blog and show her some love, will you? She’s fantastic.