Summer is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you have all the free time in the world and it’s the hottest time of the year, but there isn’t really much to do, and sometimes, it’s just too hot. Don’t get me wrong though, there are both good and bad parts to what some people consider the best season.

Pros:

• The hottest time of the year

Finally, after shivering all winter, we all get to enjoy the sun and wear whatever we want.

• No school

Without the looming stress that is school and grades, everything seems a little more relaxed and enjoyable.

• The beach

There is no better time to take a bunch of beach trips than summer break. Even when it’s too hot in other places, the beach always cools you down.

• Full days

The sun rises at 6 AM and sets at 8 PM. What more can you ask for than a full day of sun?

• BBQs
  

Once summer rolls around, cooking in the kitchen is slowly replaced with cooking outside by the pool, and there are no arguments here.

• Spontaneous trips

Summertime boredom might get to you, and if it does, a spontaneous trip might occur. The best trips happen when you just get in the car and go.

Cons:

• Sometimes, it might get a little too hot.
  

If you live in Los Angeles like I do, you know what this means. I swear it was 114 degrees the other day. This isn’t normal.

• Your parents will probably force you to get a summer job or internship.

With all the free time that summer brings, it’s no surprise that your parents want you to be productive instead of sitting around all day doing nothing (which you think is being productive).

• Boredom
  

Summer is all about fun in the sun, but sometimes there is no one left to hang out with and you’re stuck at home watching Netflix all day while it’s 100 degrees outside.

• Sweating
  

I need to bring a change of clothes with me half the time. By the time I get out of my car, I’m already drenched in sweat.

• Sunburns

The worst of the worst summer pains. Sunburns are never pleasant.

All in all, summer comes around once a year to save us from the stress and high maintenance lifestyle we're so used to during school time. While it sometimes brings boredom and ridiculous heat, it is still one of the best seasons.