First of all, the summer weather makes it such an enjoyable time of year for me. With the sun rays beating down on me at the pool, or the warm, peaceful nights around the fire, how could you not agree that this weather is perfect? The bright sun during the summer days not only keeps me warm (unlike the -20 degree wind chills we have now) but it also improves my mood. Unlike the dreary and dismal feeling of rain, the sun rays peeking from the puffy white clouds in the blue sky instantly put me in a happy mood. The bright colors of the flowers that surround my house, being able to see my shadow on the driveway, the crystal clear water in my pool, all of it. The little things like this are just some of the weather related things that put a smile on my face during the season.
I also love summer because it's a lot of fun! Who could disagree? With three consecutive months to enjoy and spend however you like, the possibilities of things you can do with friends and family is endless. How I spend the majority of my days, until the tennis season begins in mid-July, is relaxing on a raft, listening to music and attempting to tan (which in my case, does not work). Some of my favorite summer memories are when I went to the Taylor Swift concert and when my best friend and I went to the Trumbull County Fair. I'm sure everyone can recall one fun thing they've done last summer. Whether it's vacationing, playing a sport with friends, a barbecue with the family, or eating ice cream along the poolside, everyone most likely can name something fun they've done one summer.
My point is, summer is not just about a getaway from school and responsibility. Sure, not having to stress about homework, finals and essays sounds amazing to all of us right now. Also, catching up on sleep sounds just as heavenly. But to me, summer is a time for fun, friends and positivity. Without the warm weather, the positive atmosphere or the joyful memories, summer wouldn't be the same to me.
