Seasons

               

Every place you go to, you will find a change in the weather depending on what time of the year it is. I am lucky enough to live in a place where this change can be very drastic; from 90 degree days in the summers to -4 degrees in the winter. Most people have a favorite season, whether it is winter for the snow, or the summer solely because there is no school. As for me, I don’t have a favorite season. I love the fact that the weather is always changing. Not everyone would say its lucky that we live in a place of such diverse weather (we are literally called the city of 5 seasons) but I find it perfect.

First, there is spring. Now I have allergies that always get bad this time of the year, yet it’s still an enjoyable season. The weather is turning warmer and the grass is getting greener and the flowers start to bloom. During this time of the year, everything seems so lively. Its also soccer season, which is a big plus. Some days are rainy, but those days can be the most fun. Going outside and getting soaking wet to find a rainbow is always an interesting experience.

After spring comes summer, and this season holds many memories for everyone. When people think summer they usually think of all the things they are able to do because the school year has come to an end and they are able to stay out later more often. Summer can be loads of fun; walks in the park, four square in the driveway and late night movies or bonfires. Summer weather all depends on the year; sometimes it is a hot summer and others it is a cool one. Some summers it rains a ton and others, like this year, there is barely any rain at all. This time of the year is largely associated with freedom and warm weather, shorts, t-shirts and water fights.

Then there is fall, although some may say the word autumn better depicts the imagery of the brown and orange beauty of the season. Either way, this season can be just as fun as the other ones. Fall includes more bonfires, pumpkin carving, jumping in leaves and watching as the surrounding plants change.  This season also includes Halloween, and although many think teenagers shouldn’t, Trick-or-Treating is usually fun, and even when it’s not, you get candy which makes it worth it in my book.

Lastly, there is winter. Winter can have a magical effect if you look at it in the right way; waking up early and looking outside at the newly fallen, sparkling snow before anyone has stepped in it can be beautiful. Sledding is also a very fun passing time and the bigger the hill the better. Even if some people just see it as work, walking up the hill can be just as fun as sliding down it. I’ve never been skiing so I can’t say for sure, but I’ve heard that is very fun too. There is something about going inside to cuddle under blankets and drink hot chocolate with friends that makes the fact your face and hands are pink from the cold worth it.

The seasons are a wonderful thing. Not everybody likes every season; some hate spring and fall months because of allergies, some hate summers that are too hot, and some hate winter for the cold and will even cringe at the word ‘snow’. Although this is true, things just wouldn’t be the same if the weather stayed constant. (590)