9 Great Things about Summer ...

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Even if you don’t sunbathe (I avoid it), there’s something about the long sunny days that just makes you feel better. When I lived in the UK, I found the lack of sunshine depressing, especially in winter. Now I’m in Spain, where there are lots of beautiful sunny days!

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Getting dressed becomes very easy. You don’t have to think about coordinating outfits, just pull on a t-shirt and pair of shorts and you’re done! For footwear all you need is sandals or flipflops.

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The warm weather is a great excuse to enjoy a nice relaxing snooze. Heat tends to make you feel drowsy, so put your feet up and take that nap.

It’s not often that I go out to dinner, but when I do it’s very pleasant to be able to sit outside (providing there isn’t a lot of traffic passing). Even just having a drink or coffee is more enjoyable sitting at an outside table, and watching the world go by.

I love taking a stroll in a park on a warm day, or lounging on the grass. On a summer day, my favourite park is filled with people playing instruments, juggling or simply relaxing, and it’s a very pleasant place to be. There are also quiet parks, where you can get away from the heat and enjoy the fresh breeze.

It’s hot, so what more excuse do you need to eat ice cream? This is one of the great joys of summer (ok, I eat it all year round, but for obvious reasons it’s even better in the hot weather).

Summer provides the perfect excuse not to do things you don’t want to do. It’s far too hot to do the cleaning/clear out the yard/wash the car. So don’t bother. Leave it for later.

Many towns and cities have festivities and outdoor entertainment during the summer months. For example, where I live we are spoiled for choice. There is open-air cinema, concerts of all kinds, local festivals, and most of it free.

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I’m a night person, but even I enjoy the longer hours of daylight. Psychologically it seems to promote a sense of well-being, plus it must be better for the eyes to have more natural light.

Which is your favourite season? Do you also love summer, or can’t you wait for the cooler days and snow? What do you like about the different seasons?

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