As finals are making their way closer and this school year is drawing to an end, that can only mean one thing: SUMMER IS NEAR. And who isn't excited for summertime?! I know it's one of my favorite seasons, and maybe it's yours, too. Here's 10 reasons why YOU should be excited for summertime.
1. Warm Weather
We have all had our fair-share of rainy days and cold wintery nights, especially here in Missouri when the weather is extremely indecisive on a daily basis. So, some nice warm weather for a few months, even though it can get very, very hot, is much needed and welcomed.
2. Spending time at the pool
There's truly nothing better than getting together with some of your best friends and spending a day at the pool. Sitting back, relaxing, and soaking up the sun poolside is something I know I'm excited for.
3. Summer Concerts
The year 2017 has already been so nice and brought us so much fantastic new music, which means the artists touring their new music, which means, summer concerts with your best friends. There's nothing quite like seeing your favorite artists on a cool, summer night.
4. No Homework
Need I say anymore? A whole summer with a break from schoolwork, teachers, early classes, and, especially, homework. They don't call it summer break for nothing.
5. Beach Days
Whether you live by a beach, or you don't (which unfortunately, I do not) -- you can have beach days by the lake or by the ocean, and those are some of the best days. Whether you're sharing the beach with your family, friends, or both, there's nothing like hanging by the beach all day long without a care in the world.
6. Lake Trips
I know one of my favorite things about summer is visiting the lake over break. Packing a cooler with sandwiches and chips, taking the boat out for the day, and going by the bluffs to swim off the boat and hang out with your family -- days like those are hard to beat.
7. Ice Cream
Ice Cream tastes so much better in the summer, though, am I right? With it being so hot, ice cream is the best thing to have when you want to cool down on a scorching day outside.
8. Road Trips With Your Friends
Whether you're going near or far, road trips with your best friends are always the best. Talking about life, singing along to your favorite songs, and just enjoying each other's company on the road is one of the best things in the world.
9. Water Parks
All the fun water parks open so you and friends can go spend a whole day running around the park, trying all the different slides, or being too scared to go down the tallest, steepest one, (that's me).
10. A Break From It All
Summer is almost a way to start over. It's a way for you to unwind, relax, and gear up for the next year of school. But, before you even think about next year, ENJOY SUMMER, and get excited because it's right around the corner.
