August is the month to find shade, preferably by water, and let your eyes drift over the shoreline… You know, do 
nothing but give yourself a break from the phone, laptop and iPad, from your To-do-List or job demands or your next DIY project… And yes, shelve that self-help book too. This precious month chillax with no plan at all for a day, a week, perhaps if you’re lucky, the whole month!
Following this well-needed advice we took one day off the calendar to visit a favorite state park where at most we swim once between buoys and walk a bit in the sand. Arriving late afternoon when most are packing up we bring a Dinner Picnic. This timing might seem odd, but at day’s end beaches are so quiet you can hear the lapping water and watch the timid ducks…Extend your stay until early evening and you will have a glorious sunset all your own!
In the spirit of chillazin’ I offer no more words… Instead photos to inspire you to find cool water and slanting sunshine and time to allow your own relaxed smile to return… Nothing else… Nine Cent Girl is taking a vacation!!!
*** Photo credit, once again, goes to my darling Mj who luckily loves chillaxin’ with a camera in her hands!
Nine Cent Girl 
A picture says a thousand words! Thanks for always sharing you soul and having Mj capture your essence in her fabulous pics!
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Why thank you my dear friend!! Just love summer, don’t you!?! xxoo
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Beautiful pictures ,serenity and relaxation .Enjoy life.Cheers.jalal
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Thank you… and the same to you!! Enjoy!!
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I love your hat!!!
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Right? It has become a favorite this summer!!
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I enjoyed this post for several reasons. When I lived out by the lake August was my favorite time to spend out there. It gets very hot here during that time so the state park isn’t as crowed.Plus I think I have a need for it next Tuesday because it reminds me of less hectic times. Thanks for sharing your chillazin day !
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Thanks for stopping by!!
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Yay! I’m so glad you are enjoying your summer!! These pics say it all. 🙂
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Thank you Joy!! You just have to love August, right? A run, swim and bike ride all in the same day!! Or… chillaxin’ !!
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Chillaxin sounds great about now!
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Beautiful pics Moira. 🙂
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Thank you… Easy to feel beautiful once relaxed!
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Sunset at the beach….its Donovan time
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Yes, the secret is out… Best time to enjoy an almost empty beach!! xxoo
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Just happened upon your blog and have enjoyed it. Dinner picnics on the beach must be an Irish thing, as that is exactly how our family does it too! (Breakfast on the beach would be way too early for us, though, so options are limited!)
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Breakfast on the beach does sound lovely… we are big on a morning swim!
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Girl, you’re fabulous! 🙂 Loove the pic
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Thanks for saying so!! xxoo
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Tried posting this last week and it would go. Hopefully it works today. I love the idea of chillaxin’ in August; you state the idea of summer and particularly August so well. Let the relaxation state lead to renewed creativity! Thanks for expressing the ideal August so well!
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Why thank you!! August is gold in our part of the country!
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I like your Chillaxin outfits!
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Thank you! Nothing like summer-wear!
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Reblogged this on Nine Cent Girl and commented:
We visited this most precious spot again today, Crystal Lake State Park, in the Northeast Kingdom. Starting our summer off right with lots of swimming and a dinner picnic. It has been a decade since we did this photo shoot, but trust me, all is the same here in Vermont. Hope you are finding ways to enjoy your long days! Happy Solstice!
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