Summer, in my opinion, is the best time of year. Every summer I find myself saying "wow, that was the greatest summer of my life," but somehow, it seems to get better every year. So, why is summer so great? Here are a few reasons:
1. The Weather
As someone who has lived in the North all of their life, summer weather is a God send. You don't need a parka, and can actually enjoy sitting outside. Plus, if you're spending all your time tanning, at the pool, or at the lake, your life is basically perfect.
2. All the extra time
For most of the people I know, including myself, your schedule during the school year is filled to the brim, and you're lucky if you can balance school, extracurricular activities, work, and a social life without feeling overwhelmed. During the summer, somehow even when working full time I find myself with an increased amount of time, which is incredibly refreshing.
3. The food
Fresh fruit, ice cream, and bbq's, count me in! During the summer, if you're not eating watermelon and making fresh popsicles, you are doing something wrong.
4. Adventures
During the summer, adventuring is key! What better way to have fun with your friends and make amazing memories. Cliff jumping, lake days, exploring your city or town, hiking, the list goes on and on!!
Summer is the greatest time of the year, in my opinion. Maybe it's better for some people more than others, but it's really only as good as you make it!
