Summertime, Who Cares? #PersonalStory

Summertime, Who Cares?

As told by my “homebody-friend” who loved to stay indoors and promised not to spend his valuable time at the beach.

Summer time is difficult time. Sweat glands work overtime. Things get under the collar. The heat is unbearable. The dryness in the air is uncomfortable. And, the tendency to snap, with or without provocation, is only natural. That is the bad part.

But there is a good part to summer too – the silver lining to the “clouds” so to speak. And that is, there are many new and novel things one can do during this time. You only have to look around for options and watch out for opportunities.

You will find out that things are not as bad as they appear. In fact, while attempting to beat the heat, you may well be discovering a new persona in you and building up your self- image. And as it may well happen, you will not only enjoy the summer but even look forward to it next time.

Take to the water. The soaring mercury levels might have deprived you of the pleasures of jogging in the morning or walking in the evening or both. But never mind. There are other equally healthy diversions.

Swimming for example. Many clubs in your area offer, at about this time every year, discounts on memberships that entitle you, among other things, to a dip in the pool.

Or water sports. Try your hand at water surfing, ice skating or other water sports in your area. No matter if you have never worn that entire fancy outfit or handled all that fancy equipment. There is always a first time. And there are crash courses available that will put you on the right track fast enough.

Look around and learn. This is the time to update your professional skills. Try your hand on other computers lessons; photoshop, video making, blogging and internet browsing for other subjects you’re interested in. Or, join a language class – Chinese Mandarin, Arabic, French, German or English if you find there is need to brush up. Or how about music? There are good teachers in your area who provide private lessons for a moderate fee. There could be a hidden potential in you that may surprise even you. Guitat, Sitar, perhaps? Or piano…voice lessons?..or even plain old humming that could be honed, under the right guidance, to some singing skill that is truly professional.

In short, anything to experiment and to touch the limits of the unknown…even if it starts off with a limited purpose. It will not only drive the blues away but keep your disposition chirpy…even in humid days.

When you are on a voyage of self-discovery, you become charged and motivated. The beckoning goals become all consuming.

Who cares about the summer anyway?