Bonum Cursum

Taking advantage of the warm weather and that unstoppable urge to stretch my legs after weeks behind a screen, I headed—entirely not by accident—to the local lake for a small running race. The occasion? The first truly hot day of June. The result? A good dose of endorphins, a sweaty back, and a quiet hope that summer has finally arrived.

The route? Pretty nice. Not too long, but not exactly a walk in the park either. A bit of forest, a bit of sunshine, the lake right there beside you. Just right. The sun was doing its best to make up for a chilly May—it was hot, no kidding.

Later that evening came Midsummer Night—Kupala Night, if you prefer the Slavic version. One of those holidays everyone kind of knows about but isn’t quite sure what it’s really about. Back in the day, people threw herbs into fires. Now it’s mostly throwing up stories on Instagram. Still, there was something in the air—bonfire smoke, laughter, a few friends floating flower wreaths on the water, though no one was really counting on a fairy-tale prince showing up.

Fun fact? This used to be a bigger deal than Christmas in some parts of the Slavic world. Fire, water, sun, love—pretty solid combo.

All in all: one active day, a bit of running, a touch of tradition, lots of sunshine, and a quiet smile before bed. A proper kick-off to summer. Enjoy!