People at Kalamazoo College are losing their minds. This is because we're STILL stuck in school. Every day goes by and my motivation plummets further and further. All I want is to be done. It's complicated, though, because as far as seasons go summer is not my favorite. There's the glory of not having homework but there's the dreaded heat. And if you know me at all, you know that I hate the heat. I invite you all to take a journey with me, a journey into my complicated feelings about summer. I hope you can relate. If not, I hope the series of gifs makes up for it a little bit.
Summer is great because...
1. Swimming, Boat Rides, Fireworks
You can float for hours, you get to basically walk around in your underwear, you get to light things on fire...what more do you actually want?
But it sucks because...
2. Sweating
All I have to do is step outside into the heat for sixty seconds and I need a shower.
We look past this because...
3. It's Socially Acceptable To Get Ice Cream Everyday
When you're with your friends and you're thinking of something to do, ice cream is always a viable option. This is a strategic way to get ice cream. Especially, if you hang out with multiple people on the same day.
However...
4. Burning Yourself On The Seat-belt
This is just a pain in the ass because you're constantly forgetting about it. And then it strikes.
On the bright side...
5. No School
Need I say anymore?
But some of us have the misfortune of...
6. Thigh Chafing
If you're thick then summer is literal hell in this regard. You can't wear pants because it's too hot. But, if you wear shorts, then your thighs are going to chafe. And, if you're as thick as I am, then your thighs will likely chafe until you bleed.
Nonetheless, we look forward to...
7. Reading On The Beach
Not only do I love the aesthetic of beach reading, but now that I don't have to worry about school I can actually read what I want.
Although...
8. Mosquito Bites
It doesn't matter how much bug spray I put on and how many of those dumb candles I light. If I go outside on a summer night, the mosquitoes will be thirsty for my blood.
This is all worth it when we consider...
9. Trips Up North
It's not that you can't go up north during the other three seasons, but nothing compares to Lake Michigan sunsets in the summer. Plus, while the water is probably still cold, you'll at least be able to feel your limbs.
But, the joy comes to a screeching halt with the arrival of...
10. August
Do you know why August sucks? Because when it becomes August that means there's only a month left of freedom until life is once again dictated by essays, exams, petty drama, stress, and minimal sleep.
