Missing Summer

As the temperatures went below freezing again this week, I can honestly say I am missing summer. I know summer is quite a ways away and honestly spring weather would be great right about now.  But since I am in a summer and sunshine mood, I thought I would share all things I love about summer.  

Last summer, I was spoiled and I spent the first part of summer in Madrid followed by the glorious sunshine of Valladolid, Spain to end my European travels. While that was a special year, summer always holds a fond place in my heart with memories of family visits and warm water.  While summer always meant the much needed break from school it also included some little treasures.

1.  Watermelon

Nothing says summer more than eating fresh cut watermelon out in the sunshine.  I have to admit it can be somewhat of a sticky situation (pun intended) but that fresh, sweet watermelon always makes me smile.  Watermelon is also in season during the summer so there is rarely a time that the watermelon doesn’t taste fabulous.

2.  Swimming

I’m not always a fan of going swimming but I do think it is the best form of exercise.  If I had access to a pool, I would probably swim everyday but usually I only get a chance to swim in summer. I always associate swimming to summer. All the way up to middle school, I would spend the summer camping and go from swimming in the pool to swimming in the lake.  

 3.  Exploring

There is always something new and thrilling happening going on in summer. From summer festivals to music events, I love it all. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and usually summer is the only time everyone is available. We may not all be available at the same time but usually I am able to everyone I care about during that time. One of my favorite explorations was when my friends and I ran all over Sydney for school.

I hope now you understand a little bit better why I love summer.  It may get a little two hot but it is second on my list of favorite seasons for a reason.  I know there is a long way to go before the summer shades and short sleeves come out but I will be ready.