Since this is my first (and only) summer as a fiance and last summer as a single girlie by state law, I’ve been trying to prepare myself for the next chapter in my life. Finding out where I want to be and the habits I want to form for the next few years have been top of mind.

I’ll also be finishing my last year of grad school starting at the end of August, so I’m prepared to start loving the coffee I never crave.

Let’s not forget that I’ll be attending my first-ever Jonas Brothers concert on August 12th at Yankee Stadium. Planning a wedding has also been rather exciting (shout out to my engaged sisters Maria Nichol, Niketa, and LaurDIY, who needs to post more wedding DIYs to help a girl out)!

This summer is shaping up to be full of exploration and new experiences. Enjoy the playlist below as you take on a summer of wonder.

1. EVRWNDR, Kid Bloom. I always do.

2. Wings, Jonas Brothers. Will literally be flying to the Bronx on August 12th because 13-year-old Dana can’t wait for no train to get there!

3. Daylight, Harry Styles. “I’m on the roof, you’re in your airplane seat…”

4. Make A Move, Yuna. “Is it too late?”

5. Thinkin Bout You, Frank Ocean. Roads be changing colors, though.

6. Another Life, SG Lewis. Let the synth strings take you.

7. Did It Ever Cross Your Mind, Vanessa Hudgens. I need to know.

8. Lavender Haze, Taylor Swift. I, too, would like to stay in it.

9. Shift, Juka Ren, Spencer Ludwig. A ‘lil lounge house trumpet mix to keep it flowin’.

10. Phenomenal (feat. Doechii), Janelle Monáe. So phenomenal summer.

11. Much Better, Jonas Brothers. Yes, there are two JoBro songs on this list because I CAN’T FREAKING WAIT FOR THE ALBUM TOUR 😝

SUMMER 2023 LET’S DEW DISSSSSSSSSS!