Summer officially begins in two days. Though it has felt like summer for the past few weeks. Over the last couple of years, winter and summer have somehow merged with spring. So there's no guessing as to when one season shifts to the next weather wise. I am not a huge fan of summer. The heat is too overwhelming and the beach is not my cup of tea. Though I'd gladly be by a lake any day. I prefer autumn or spring's weather over summer. I may even prefer winter over summer, which is something I thought I'd never write.
Though with the talk of which song will define the summer, bathing suit shopping, and the perfect summer drink, I've been wondering lately: what's the appeal about summer that the other seasons do not share? The opportunity to spend more time outdoors? Having darker skin? Going to a lot of concerts? Feeling as though responsibilities are a little less real?
Most adults grew up with having a lot of freedom in the summertime. Memories filled with pool days, sleepovers that lasted the weekend, and laughs that caused belly aches. There was something about summer as a kid that felt as though anything was possible. As a teenager, summer's were filled with opened days with nothing to work towards. As a young adult, this season consists of classes and working. Though there's still the feeling of freedom that lingers in the air. Being able to create, explore, and dream hasn't yet left the minds of the young adults trying to figure things out.
Although summertime isn't my favorite season as an adult, I enjoy the green scenery and blooming flowers, spending days by a lake,and getting caught up in a good book. I like to get lost in realities I create, smelling like a campfire for days, and having in person conversations with relatives that live far away. I like listening to the newly released records from artists I admire, watching sunsets take away light, and reading as many books as I can. I enjoy making memories I can hold on to as I grow like the ones I have from my childhood.
Speaking of song of the summer, Lorde's new record Melodrama was released on Friday and I've been listening to it nonstop. There's something about a young woman who writes songs about her own experiences that really appeals to me. I'm obsessed with Melodrama for that reason. Writer In The Dark is my favorite song from the album, for obvious reasons given the title. I may not be able to relate to the experiences she's gone through but I know the feeling of being lost. Going through the ups and downs of finding your center within yourself can be a roller coaster. I relate to that and waiting four years for this record has been worth the wait. So far this is my favorite summer record. Lana Del Rey's new album Lust for Life is set to be released next month, I shall see where that stands with Lorde's Melodrama and Bleacher's Gone Now.
As spring leaves and summer moves in for the next three months, I'll be interested in seeing how I will feel about this hot season by the end. Will I understand the appeal? Like the people's choice of song of the summer? Get sick of the overwhelming heat? Actually enjoy the beach? I shall see. Maybe I'll write about it at the end of summer in three months to let you know the answers to these questions.
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