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The Good and Bad of August

The best and worst month of them all.

Sep 26, 2018

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August, the eighth month of the year. For me, this month is both the best and the worst of them all. There is good and bad to almost everything in life, and here they are for August:

It's Still Summer

Summer

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First, let's start out with the positives. Although August is seen as the last month of summer, technically it's still summer until late September. August is the perfect time to fit in all the activities you never got to do in the previous two months of summer. It's like the last hoorah, but in a good way.

The Feast

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If you live in Boston, you're familiar with the Feasts that take place in the North End. Although they run all throughout the summer, the best ones are in August: the Fisherman's Feast, The Madonna, and Saint Anthony's Feast.

It's Still (Kind Of) Acceptable To Drink During Weekdays

Drink On Beach

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A glass of wine or two is always acceptable during your meal at any given time, but drinking the whole bottle on a Tuesday night may not be the best... unless it's summer of course, and you don't have to work the next day.

Beach Hair

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In the summer, I never do my hair. I just let it air dry and do it's own thing. It may get a little frizzy, but who cares? It's more socially acceptable to have your hair in a messy bun or frizzy waves when it's this hot out. (I still do it in the cold months though.)

My Birthday

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August 23rd, the first day of Virgo season and my birthday! I'll be 22 this year, but don't even think about singing Taylor Swift to me.

And now, for the negatives...

Last Month Of Summer

Beach

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As mentioned before, at least it's still summer, but I know at least I'm going to miss the warm weather. Another summer almost over.

It Gets Dark Sooner

Sunset

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One of my favorite things about summer is that it stays light out until about 8:00pm. When the fall and winter approach, it's pitch dark out by 5. Boo!

Back To The Cold

Autumn

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Sure, autumn is beautiful and we all love our flannels, but when it starts getting freezing out, that's when I have a problem.

No More Tan

Tanning

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I love being tan. It brings out my freckles, makes me feel good, and I think tan lines are cute! But now with the last month of summer and no more hot beach days pretty soon, I go from Snooki to Casper the Friendly Ghost.

My Birthday

Balloons

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I love and hate my birthday. I love it because it's my special day, but I also hate it because I'm another year older and that means I have to adult. Turning 21 was fun and stuff, but what's so special about 22? I hope you're not still thinking about Taylor Swift.

25 Beatles Lyrics: Your Go-To Guide for Every Situation

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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