Final Blog

I have an ethical mind. A large part of that, I believe stems from the fact that I'm somewhat of an emotional person. Things affect me in ways other people might just pass over, like, when watching a Halocaust documentary, I can't help but cry because I think about how that could have been my family and my friends. I always try to look at a subject from a larger, more substantial viewpoint so as to inform people on how they can improve themselves and, ultimately, the world. For example, the nation, in general, would be better off in an eternal state of summer. Statistics prove this ardently. I'm just here to help.

Experimenting with new ideas did influence my blog in a way. A pretty revolutionary idea I presented in my blog was health care covering vacation expenses. Although this was largely a sarcastic tone, one could take the idea and roll with it.

I also wrote the blog with an awareness of myself and others. It is truly healthy to vacation and relax instead of going and going until you simply cannot go any more. The heart can't take that kind of stres and heart disease is a murderous problem in our nation today.

I realized through my blog that, although the idea of eternal summer is proposterous and will never happen in my lifetime, it is certainly a romantic idea that I am in great favor of. I also realized that writing many blogs over the same subject is immensely difficult.

Celebrate the Summer

Summer: a time of festivities and jolly-good times. Between Independence Day (or Fourth of July) and May Day (or Labor Day), summer is a season of patriotism and homage to all those who have made the U.S.A. what it is today. On Independence Day, fireworks are the main attraction and red, white, and blue is the hottest color scheme. Whether you want to catch a baseball game or maybe just some sun, the Fourth of July presents ample opportunity.

While Labor Day marks the official end to summer, it is still a time of great celebration. It is a day for workers to take a break from their duties and have some time for themselves, and for all the football fans out there, it also marks the beginning of the college and NFL football seasons. The idea for a "workers holiday" began in Australia in 1856 and has been carried on worldwide ever since. Some of the wildest celebrations involve a huge concert in Rome and countless political protest in France.

Livin' It Up At The Hotel California

California: once believed to be the land of milk and honey to farmers making their way from such states as Oklahoma and Kansas. The Dust Bowl had left many poor and downtrodden, and still, little changed once in California. Similarly, California today is a beautiful land that many look to when building a career, but the state itself is severely in debt and struggling to make it. With its exquisite wineries and cozy villas, California is the perfect getaway for the go-getter among us. Manchester State Beach at Point Arena is a perfect example of the ideal California beach - desolate, clean, and perfect for fishing, there is always something for every member of the family to enjoy.

Cruises are some of the most popular summertime vacations. $27 million has been spent this year on cruises and over 18 million passengers have been carried worldwide due to the ships' large size and carrying capacity. Visiting such wild destinations as Greece, Italy, and Mexico, cruises take passengers to the destinations of their wildest dreams. With such amenities as rock walls, ice skating rinks, and movie theaters, the whole family is occupied with a new adventure at all times.

Summer Lovin'

"If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance."
~Bern Williams

There's something about summer. It might be the heat or the bathing suits, but romance is always in the air. Novel after sappy novel has told of its throes. Seemingly, if a state of eternal summer came about, bikini-clad peace on earth could surely become a reality.

Doctor's Orders

To the dismay of many employers, vacations, which commonly take place during the summertime due to the long break that children have from school, are actually impeccably healthy for the body. Mainly, they are a portal to rest and relaxation. Less stress means a significantly reduced risk of heart disease and other stress-related health problems. In 1980, people in only ten other countries lived longer than we do. Now, people in more than 40 countries live longer than people in the US. If you lived in Europe, for example, you’d be half as likely than Americans to suffer from such chronic illnesses as heart disease, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes after the age of 50. These health risks deal greatly with the stress and immobility brought on by work. The only solution to this problem is for the modern employee to take as many vacation days as are given. So...does this mean vacations should be covered by health insurance? I think so.

Will Smith - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - Summertime -

Summer Stylin'

To the delight of many young fashionistas, summer is a prime time for style. With its bright colors and sleek designs, there is no better time to pull out that tank top and show off that tan.