Everybody has their favorite season of the year. Lots of people love fall for the colorful leaves falling on the ground and pumpkin spice. Others love the flowers in spring and making cold snowmen in winter. For me, however, I love summer the most because of the freedom the warm weather and time away from school gives me.

I know most people are not the biggest fans of the summer heat, but hear me out. I love swimming and splashing around in the pool on a day that almost feels scorching outside since I can cool off easily. The warmer weather motivates me to get out and about whereas the freezing wintertime weather withers away my desire to go out entirely. I know the weather has not been as warm overall for the past few summers, but I have a feeling this summer will be warm enough for me.

My favorite part of summer is the freedom of how I choose to spend my time. In summer, school is not restricting my free time. I have more time to exercise at the gym which makes me feel better physically and mentally. I also have time to write and catch up on and/or rewatch my favorite TV shows with my momma. Overall, summertime helps me clear out my thoughts and reflect on the events and people that have shaped my life over the past school year.

Summer has a way of brightening up my mood, and I am ready to get back home and relax for a bit. Having time to relax with my family and friends is what motivates me to power through the rest of my freshman semester at Longwood University. Summer has given me a wonderful feeling of freedom since I was a kid, and I carry the same admiration for the warm season today.