Summer is finally here, and I think we can all agree this season is the best and worst of times. We like warm weather, but only to a certain extent. We like beach trips, but we don't spend the entire summer sitting poolside like we would prefer. Summer has its pros and cons, and here are some of the most noteworthy.
1. The heat
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It's just ridiculously hot. All the time. You can't escape it.
2. Hot cars
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It's like sitting in your own coffin, but with more burning.
3. Sunburn
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The ONE time you forget to apply sunscreen.
4. Bugs
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No matter how much bug repellant you put on, they will still find you. Not to mention you're constantly slapping yourself to catch that mosquito that just won't leave you alone.
5. Sweating constantly
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You're probably up to two showers a day, aren't you? Or at least you wish the person sitting next to you was. Gross!
6. Boredom
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You're most likely not spending every day at the pool or beach. Chances are, you're inside for most of the day at home.
And the best things:
1. Freeeeedom
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I don't just mean the Fourth of July, I also mean freedom from school. Yes!
2. The food
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Hot dogs and roasted corn galore! And if you can eat your ice cream before it melts all over you, that's pretty great too!
3. Pool days
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Do I even need to explain this? We all know how great they are!
4. Road trips
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Road trips are 1000% better in the summer; this is a scientifically proven fact.
5. Summer nights
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Especially if you're at a concert or music festival. If not, catching fireflies in your backyard will do!
6. More time for yourself
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More free time = more me time
Every season has its ups and downs. But summer is one of those seasons that has more pros and cons than any other time of year. Despite all the things about summer that we could live without, it's still the most special time of year.
