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11 Reasons Why Summer Is Better Than Winter

Summer are you here yet!?

Alexis Grimshaw

Apr 03, 2017

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11 Reasons Why Summer Is Better Than Winter

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So great news, I saw the sun today! It looks like spring weather is upon us, which means summer is right around the corner! Summer is my favorite season, without comparison; I'm not one of those people who wishes for warm weather in February but is dying for fall weather in Autumn. Give me sunshine everyday. Obviously, I was born in the wrong state. But to celebrate this beautiful weather, here's 11 reasons why summer is so much better than winter.

1. Tan skin

I have gone tanning before, normally before I go on a vacation to get a base tan. I could tan all year round, but I don't have that kind of dedication or need to get skin cancer. Give me the sun and some SPF 15 and I'll get a nice tan in a few weeks!

2. There are more things to do

During the winter, you can go to a movie, the mall, or do just about anything else inside. But during the summer, there are outdoor concerts, festivals, carnivals, sporting events, picnics, and parks! Never do I get bored during the summer.

3. It's easier to be active

It's a lot better to go for a jog when you don't have to wear snow boots. Plus, it's a lot cheaper to exercise outside at a local park than pay a monthly gym membership!

4. The beach/lake/pool

Ah yes, the water. If you can honestly say that you don't enjoy a day of boating or relaxing by the beach or pool, you're crazy.

5. Sundresses, shorts, crop tops, flip-flops, bathing suits

Summer fashion to show off that beautiful tan skin!

6. More daylight

It's great getting out of work at 5 and still having three hours left of sun!

7. Bright colors are acceptable again

I'm sick of gray, navy, and maroon. Give me yellow, orange, and aqua!

8. There's more fruit in season

It's a lot easier and cheaper to get fruit during the summer; I love strawberries and watermelon.

9. You can be outside at night

Isn't it great to be able to have a bonfire or outdoor party without wearing gloves and a hat? I long for nights I can wear shorts past 8.

10. You can have a mini vacation without spending a lot of money

No need to fly to Florida or Mexico! If you have a long weekend, head to a lake or ocean and rent a house. If you only have a day, head someplace local! Again, there are so many things to do when it's warm out!

11. Sunlight makes everyone happier

That's science. Boom.

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11 Reasons Why Summer Is Better Than Winter

Summer are you here yet!?

1. Tan skin

2. There are more things to do

3. It's easier to be active

4. The beach/lake/pool

5. Sundresses, shorts, crop tops, flip-flops, bathing suits

6. More daylight

7. Bright colors are acceptable again

8. There's more fruit in season

9. You can be outside at night

10. You can have a mini vacation without spending a lot of money

11. Sunlight makes everyone happier

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All names should be "unisex names."

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!