INSIGHT Magazine July 2016 | Page 29

June contest results Last month we asked about your summer plans, and we loved the responses! A lot of folks are heading to the pool and hardly anyone is taking advantage of the heat to buy jackets at half off (winter is coming, people, might as well strap in for the ride). Some, like Tiffany Taylor-Blake, have big plans: “Plans for the summer never go as planned for adults. We plan vacations then work or finances cancel them out. i've planned to take my kids to Gatlinburg in July. But since my work schedule changes very regular, I'll be doing mini low cost getaways or outings each week in my off days. We will start off my going swimming at Cheaha or the community center, maybe bike riding on the Ladiaga Trail, and catch a couple of kid flicks at the movies during the week. All while looking forward to the trip in July and pray nothing INSIGHT gets in the way of it. Being an adult is hard and especially explaining to the kids why you have to cancel a vacation due to work or finances. But while in Gatlinburg I will be a big kid along with my kids. Excited for the summer and we can't wait.” Others, like this month’s winner, Melissa Marsh, are taking the educational approach: “This summer, I will shuttle my kids to summer workouts, swim lessons, play dates, museums, nature trails, and VBS. I will attend several professional development conferences and classes as well as Space Camp for Alabama Educators.” We’re impressed with your self-improvement plans for yourself and the kids, Melissa! Keep an eye on your inbox for instructions to claim your movie passes. Thanks to everyone who entered, and we’ll see you again next month! ✻ July 2016 29