I love Summer

I don't understand these people who hate hot weather. Okay, I can understand where they're coming from, but the hating of hot weather is difficult.

It was a balmy 28 degrees overnight last night here and through the flickering of the lights as more and more householders drew on air conditioning to keep their houses cool, I was outside exercising in the night air. Summer is a fantastic season, because whilst we've been woken from the slumber of Winter spring just doesn't give the boost of spirits that a 37 degree day brings. And it's not humid heat we're talking about. It's the dry kind, which is more bearable.

When I hear people bemoan this time of year, it's the same old thing. If you're hot, it's very hard to cool down. When you artificially cool yourself, you hate going outside. When it's too hot all you want to do is lay about. Blah de blah de blah.

Firstly, our bodies are marvellous at regulating our temperature. It's its own evaporative cooling system. You know, wipe yourself down with a damp face washer. I had a friend construct his own evaporative cooler using a towel and capillary action - obviously a nerd. Or at the very least a miser. And Summer is fantastic for Summer wardrobe. I never complain when girls are about in shorts or skirts. It is an absolute joy because there are so many good legs out there. I am usually smiling for the entire three months.

Air conditioning is just that... conditioning. It gets your body used to a certain temperature and that your brain has a minor whinge when forced out of that comfort zone. Which is tough for office workers - especially since most air conditioned offices aren't a really consistent temperate environment. That is, when it's hot outside it's unusually cold inside.

Summer is the best time of year to eat ice cream! I don't need a reason to eat it normally. Cold, hot... whatever. But it's perfect justification to hoe in to your favourite super premium (I did a marketing assignment on ice cream and yes, there is a category for super premium ice cream. I imagine they'll further this with a super-super premium using gold leaf and truffles (the funghal kind) in their various combinations) or digging into a four litre tub of Bulla. I say Bulla, because as an ice cream lover I don't like Pauls or Peters. They're far too creamy - Bulla has a nice blend of creaminess and a hint of icyness which is fantastic for textural contrasts.

Before I worked full-time, I used to play tennis on days like this. Running myself ragged to the point where my spit was thick and globular and it was great. I didn't feel the heat and it was like I was exerting absolute control over myself and my environment. I think laying down is usually the worst thing because couches are hot and when you're passive the air isn't moving about you, blowing tiny cool kisses.

Do you ever sit in the heat, close your eyes and just feel the breeze caress the tiny hairs on your skin? It's those tiny pleasures that really makes life wonderful. Now, if I could have a two to three month vacation as I did in university, life would just be peachy.

See you outside enjoying the sunshine!