Summertime Sadness. Summertime Blues. Cruel Summer. These songs all apply to me. But I feel that they (and I) are the exception to the rule.
For me, summer is a season full of some of my highest highs but also my absolute lowest lows.
I have endured great loss in the summer. Unimaginable loss. But summer is also a time for many birthdays in my family and circle of friends. My own birthday is in the summer. But I can't forget the sadness of summer.
In addition, summer is hard very on my body. The combination of heat and humidity and the types of mold and pollen wreak havoc on my sinuses. Especially in July and August. In fact, the "Dog Days" of summer refer to a period of time July 3-August 11 that the Egyptians thought were the hottest days due to the rising of Sirius (the dog star). Here is a link to an article that explains the "Dog Days" of summer.
Of course, there are certain aspects of summer that are nice. Going to the beach and getting a tan, for one. I am fair skinned so I wear a lot of sunscreen and I don't stay long. But the nice summery glow I get does brighten my outlook some. The ocean air is also very fresh and relaxing (and contains less pollen, too!) so that all is very healing for me.
Do you have certain seasons that you love or strongly dislike?
