If you ask 10 people, 9 of them would probably say their favorite season is summer. I would be that 10th person. I will not go so far as to say I hate summer, but I don’t love it. I think it’s WAY overrated!
People say they love summer because they can be outside longer. You know what’s outside? Mosquitos and pollen. Nothing like being an itchy, sneezy mess to make a day special. What else happens when you are outdoors too long? Sunburn. Nobody likes that. And call me crazy, but I prefer it to be dark outside when I go to bed.
People say they love summer because of the temperatures. Heat makes me sweat profusely, and as I get older it’s only getting worse. When I sweat lot I smell and look terrible. I don’t enjoy that one bit. People die from heatstroke every year. They are dying in droves right now in Europe because of heat!
People say they love summer because of the traveling. Clearly these people have never been to the upper Midwest because right now approximately 80% of our roads are under construction. I have to leave 10 minutes early every day for work because the highway I normally take is being worked on for the 6th time in 7 years.
And in this economy who can afford to travel anyway? I started saving in 2024 for the trip to Iceland my husband and I are taking in September and are very fortunate that we booked our flights before the cost shot up a few months ago.
People say they love summer because they love going to the beach or the pool. Ok, there is actually merit in this one. Score a point for Team Summer.
People say they love summer for the events. I love a good county fair. I love watching fireworks. I enjoy the occasional picnic. I just like them more when it’s not 95 degrees out.
People say they love summer clothing. This is another one I can kind of understand, but more exposed skin requires more time spent on personal grooming and skin care and increases your risk of sunburn.
My favorite season is fall. Temps are nicer, the bugs and weeds are mostly gone, most of the road construction is done, and there is football. I will take that over a sweaty day in the sand 10 times out of 10.