SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY

Hi!  Here are some summer happenings that might be fun and different for your summer enjoyment! There is, also, a list of seven ways to avoid burnout in the work place.  So, relax and enjoy! Let me know if you or anyone you know, is interested in buying or selling!  The market is HOT! Terry

SUMMER FUN, 2012 ... Lafayette Pool Parties The newly renovated Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows in North Park now shows poolside movies every Thursday at 8 (bevvies in the pool okay!), plus free entertainment on Friday nights. lafayettehotelsd.com The Pearl Head to The Pearl for some poolside cocktails and a swim on Saturdays, or a prix-fixe, DJ'd brunch on Sunday, where you get a bottomless mimosa and entrée for $23, plus free movies at the "Dive-In Theatre" on Wednesdays. thepearlsd.com 36th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships Cruise the beach as hundreds of athletes bodysurf the waves in Oceanside. Final heats are on day two, followed by the grand championship round and crowning of the victors. August 18-19, free to watch, $50 to enter. worldbodysurfing.org Roar with the Crowd at the Del Mar Racetrack One of the longest-standing summer events returns for its 75th season. Summer concert series (every Friday night), chili cook-off (August 4), Beer Fest (August 18, September 1), Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and jockey photo day (September 3). July 18-September 5, $10+. dmtc.com San Diego Padres Support the Pads! Cool game days are: Play catch on the field (August 5), and kids batting clinic (Aug. 19). sandiego.padres.mlb.com Polo Season Polo may be "the sport of kings," but you don't have to pay a king's ransom to attend matches at the San Diego Polo Club. Pack a picnic basket and sit fieldside for some tailgating, or do it up proper with bottle service in the VIP tent. Matches take place on Sundays in July and the last two Sundays in August. $10-$30 for tickets, $25/car for tailgating. sandiegopolo.com Canine Cocktails Hotel Indigo hosts a regular dog-friendly "yappy hour." Dogs roam around the rooftop patio while pet parents sip cocktails. July 26, August 23, free. hotelsandiegodowntown.com Dog Days of Summer It's the biggest doggie event of the year in Cardiff, with more than 150 vendors, animal adoptions, and contests, including cutest puppy and best kisser. August 11, free. cardiffdogdaysofsummer.com Legoland Kids can climb aboard a pirate ship, blast water cannons, and plunge down Pirate Reef, Legoland's newest water ride. Next door at the Sea Life Aquarium? Massive arthropods, including 40-pound Japanese spider crabs, at "Claws." Resort Hopper pass, $85-$95. california.legoland.com Equine Extravaganza at The Nat Learn about the bond between humans and horses at the West Coast premiere of The Horse. The exhibit celebrating all things equine includes a virtual, life-sized horse, ancient bones, and an exhibition by Robert Vavra, the world's foremost equine photographer. $9 for children, $15 for adults. sdnhm.org SEA Days at Birch Aquarium Science, exploration, and adventure come together for SEA Days Birch Aquarium every third Saturday. Kids take part in hands-on exploration and activities and meet Scripps Oceanography scientists. July 21, August 18, free with admission. ucsd.edu Manta at SeaWorld Youngsters over 65 inches tall can move like a manta ray as they swoop, dip, and glide on SeaWorld's newest coaster. There's also a new 100,000-gallon habitat filled with hundreds of creatures, including bat rays and guitarfish. Season pass: $65-$73. seaworld.com Comedy Camp Got a clown in your crew? Sign them up for improv or sketch writing camp at The National Comedy Theatre. The two-week program culminates with a live performance. July 30-August 10, $350-$600. nationalcomedy.com Aviation Summer Camp Got aspiring pilots on your hands? Sign up the kids to become Future Eagles at the McClellan-Palomar Airport. They'll fly state-of-the-art simulators, learn from jet pilots, and tour cool aircrafts. Weekly through August 17, $249. futureeaglesaviation.com Bike the Bay This 25-mile ride is more about the scenery than bragging rights, and your only chance to bike the Coronado Bridge. Cruise from the Embarcadero through Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and National City. At the finish line, there's plenty of beer and cheer. August 26, $45+. bikethebay.net Work Hard, but Avoid the Burnout... Try these 7 steps to finding the right balance between hard work and leisure time: 1. Schedule Regular Social Activities Keep in touch with people outside of work. Contact some of your old pals and schedule some social time. It can be something as simple as meeting for brunch. 2. Follow a Fitness Plan Just because you worked an extra hour don't give up on exercise. Exercise has been proven not only to strengthen your body, but make you smarter too! 3. Write a Manifesto Do you know what you want out of life? To bring back your focus, write a manifesto, a declaration of purpose, for yourself. It will help you put what is stressing you into perspective. 4. Ask for Help This can be tough if you are independent, but asking for help is actually a sign of strength. You will get a faster solution than you ever could alone. 5. Stop (or at least slow down) If you are working overtime every week, cut that number to the bare minimum. If possible, use up your sick days, work from home one day a week, or take a vacation or leave of absence to give yourself time to decompress. 6. Embrace a Morning Ritual Set your alarm a few minutes earlier than usual and spend the "extra" time sitting in a sunny spot with a cup of coffee and a good book. Start your day with a focus on taking care of yourself. 7. Sleep More We rarely get enough sleep but sleep gives us a chance to work out problems and process info we have received throughout the day.