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Sweet Summertime is the best time

Kenny Chesney says it best.

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Whether I'm at the beach with my toes in the sand, hiking in hot 90-degree weather, or even just relaxing at home reading a good book, I love summertime!

Hands down, summer is my favorite season! For me, it is a time to work and de-stress from the last semester's heavy workload. This summer, I got a new job at a timeshare resort in my hometown. The people I get to work with, as well as our clients that come in on a regular basis, are so friendly! Since I am an outgoing person, working as a front desk agent has been fun and easy for me. Getting up at 6 am is not necessarily my cup of tea, but I do enjoy having my afternoons free to hang out with my friends and family!

On my days off, I like to go to the beach and go hiking. Yorktown Beach is one of my favorite small local beaches near where I live. I love to sunbathe and eat watermelon while listening to my favorite tunes on the beach. The beach always relaxes me and gives me time to just get away from everything!

When it comes to a good hike, I love to walk trails that have waterfalls in the scenery. Last year as I was walking up a mountain trail, I walked across a waterfall and almost slipped on the rocks; one of the most terrifying moments I have ever had in my life. I am definitely a lot more careful when it comes to climbing on top of the waterfalls.

While being at home for the summer, I find reading books a great leisure activity. It helps me keep my mind going and is a great way to spend my time. I love non-fiction, so I tend to read books about recent news stories.

Summer is not only about working and doing leisure activities but about just being yourself and enjoying every moment you can in the nice warm weather. It is also about spending time with friends and family and relaxing from the previous semester.

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