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15 Reasons Why I Love Summer In The Midwest More Than Anywhere Else

Sade Yinger

Picture this; bright blue skies on a hot summer day, with a small breeze blowing through to cool you off. You hear someone say, "knee high by the fourth of July."

Ahhh yes, this is summer in the midwest. Here are 15 of all the things I love about this season.

1. Bonfires

The chilly summer nights are perfectly paired with a bonfire in your backyard accompanied by friends and family.

2. S'mores

It's not a bonfire without a s'more (or two.)

3. Cooking on the grill

All Midwest dads can't wait to light up the grill as soon as the weather is nice. There's nothing better than the smell of burgers cooking on the grill on a summer evening.

4. Sun-kissed skin

After months of the winter blues, the Vitamin D soaking into our skin feels amazing. Let's not forget the awesome tan we all develop.

5. Driving with the windows down

Driving down country roads, surrounded by cornfields, listening to your favorite song AND having the windows down. This is a perfect combination to boost your mood.

6. The smell of fresh cut grass

Stepping outside, you always get a nice whiff of the fresh cut grass from your neighbor's yard.

7. Swimming

It all started at my community pool as a child; I've always loved to swim every chance I got. There's no better way to cool off on those unbearably hot days.

8. Wearing your favorite summer accessories

Those cute sandals finally find their way out of the closet, and you get to break out your favorite pair of sunglasses.

9. Ice cream dates

I'm sure you're already picturing your favorite spot to indulge in some ice cold sweet treats. No matter the place or the person you go with, ice cream dates NEVER get old.

10. The longer hours of sunshine

I think we all can agree that we love having those extra hours of daylight until 9 p.m. It's the perfect time to sit on the porch and read a good book, ride your bike around your neighborhood, or play fetch with your dog.

11. Beautiful flowers

Whether it be wildflowers growing on the side of the road, your own gorgeous garden, or the sunflower field nearby; we all should stop and appreciate nature's beauty.

12. Eating fresh fruit

Biting into a big ol' wedge of watermelon after spending hours in the sun? Unbeatable deliciousness.

13. Family cookouts

There's something about stuffing yourself with yummy food, surrounded by your loved ones, and sharing memories with one another while watching the sunset.

14. Road trips

I live for the day trips to amusement parks, cruising to find a cool spot, or driving cross country for a family vacation. There's something special about the road trips we take in the summer because we know it'll lead to something fun,

15. Festivals and concerts

We look forward to these events all year long. Spending long hours outside enjoying live entertainment is an event we hate to miss out on.

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15 Reasons Why I Love Summer In The Midwest More Than Anywhere Else

Growing up in a small Midwest community, I came to love and appreciate the summer season for all of these reasons.

1. Bonfires

2. S'mores

3. Cooking on the grill

4. Sun-kissed skin

5. Driving with the windows down

6. The smell of fresh cut grass

7. Swimming

8. Wearing your favorite summer accessories

9. Ice cream dates

10. The longer hours of sunshine

11. Beautiful flowers

12. Eating fresh fruit

13. Family cookouts

14. Road trips

15. Festivals and concerts

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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

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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

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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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