Ways to Cool Down During Summer

Summer is near, are you excited, or do you dread it? Though all seasons are great for me, because each season is unique and we get to see the many faces of nature. Photography wise, my favorite season is spring! Despite my allergies, I just can't get enough of the blooms, whether they be wild in the fields or in garden.

The Flower Fields, Carlsbad, San Diego County

I love to imagine myself as the "flower fairy", hahaha, dancing in the middle of the flowers. But could I dance? haha, that is the big question!! But I could smile, at least! :)

No Dancing :) But Rejoicing

In terms of photography, after spring, my next favorite season is fall. I love how the autumn leaves become like flowers in terms of colors.

Hiking wise, my favorite season is winter. Somehow, I  find myself being able to hold better in cold than in heat. 

Hiking in heat  gives me very bad headache most of the time. However, I still do try my best to hike even in 70s F (or low 20s Celsius ) temperature.

So, where is summer in my list? Is it my most dreaded season? Hmmmm, actually, summer is my MOST FAVORITE SEASON! Surprise? Or no?

Let me count the ways why summer is my most favorite season. Or actually, let me share with you the ways to cool down this summer! They are not only my way of cooling down, they are the very reason why I love summer!

1. Enjoy the chilly breeze of the ocean.

If there is one place that I could just sit and be transported in time by my surroundings, then, the ocean it must be! I love listening to the powerful sounds of the waves splashing the land. The stronger they are, the more I feel relaxed. Somehow, the powerful waves feel like they came over to wash clean not only the land but every being. Maybe it's that thought when I was a child, that whenever we were sick, my mother would bring us to the sea to be healed by the breeze. We would bury our feet on the sand as we walk, believing that the sand is therapy to our feet. We would do exercises in water believing that water exercises, especially with the waves make our bones stronger. All these, have contributed to my affinity for the sea. The ocean relaxes me in so many ways, thus it is also the best place for me to cool down on hot summer days.

2. Ride the mighty waves of the sea.

Oftentimes, just looking out at the ocean is not enough. Feeling the power of the waves and be one with it gives a totally different exhilarating feeling. It's not only a good exercise, but it brings a lot of fun, and well, one of the great ways to cool down.

3. Enjoy what is under the sea. 

The ocean is not only beautiful from above, it's much more magical underneath the water. It's so calming and relaxing to be swimming with the fishes. Again, not only a fun way to enjoying the ocean, but one of the great ways to escape the summer heat.

What if you are not an outdoor person? How would you cool down during the hot days of summer? If you are indoor bound and not very fond of staying outside, I am sure a Cary air conditioning system would be of great help to cool down your summer.

How about you? How do you cool down during warm or hot days?

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