Summer...what better time of year. The stress-free period of every year with great weather and nothing but GOOD VIBES. Yes, that’s right, I said it. GOOD VIBES. Not sure how else to describe it. I’m sure everyone has their different reasons for their love of summer-whether it’s sleeping in until the sun is almost down again, or the freedom of staying up as late as you want every night with no consequences the next day, or maybe even just the fact of not having to attend school everyday. Sure, I can agree with some of these, but I definitely have my own reasons for my immense love of summer. Let's start off with the best: the beach! As cliche and mainstream as it may sound, yes, the beach has got to be an all time fav for me. As much as everyone loves to complain about terrible the state of Delaware is, the truth comes down to this: we are only about an hour and a half away from the coast. How great is that...states located in the middle of the country are lucky to even see a beach one time a year. Living so close to the beach, I definitely take it to my full advantage. Many of my days are spent soaking in the salty air burning to a crisp, only to repeat the same routine the next day. Hmmm...what’s next. Oh yeah. Driving with all of my windows down, sunroof open, blasting music at full volume. You may think, she is so weird. That is one of her favorite things about summer?? YES. Absolutely 100% yes. The feeling of driving down the interstate jamming to my music as the warm summer breeze is rustling through my hair is one of the happiest states of mind you can find me in. Something about the complete feeling of freedom and independence and bliss it provides me with has got to be one of my favorite feelings EVER. How could I forget? Nature. During the summer, 99.9% of all of my days consist of being outside soaking in all the good weather Delaware has to offer. Summer only comes once a year, and I absolutely take full advantage of that. Whether it’s going for run in my backyard through the windy woods of Rittenhouse Park, or running with a friend through White Clay Creek, nature provides me with one of the best feelings in the world and I cannot wait until I get to take advantage of these parks everyday. Not to mention, one park I recommend that everyone visits at some part of their summer is Cape Henlopen down at the beach. I love Cape Henlopen for many, many reasons: their trials provide a relaxing morning or evening run along the windy path located right next to the shore. Camping with your friends in a tent and waking up to the salty breezy ocean air is indescribable. Some people may claim summer is meant for sleeping in until 3:00, but definitely not for me. My favorite summer ritual is waking up at the crack of dawn and watching the sunrise over the rippling ocean. Once again, summer only comes once a year, what’s the point of wasting it away in your bed? These points only include some of my absolute favorite things summer has to offer and the days until I am soaking in the summer sun are slowly approaching closer and closer…..
