Most people have been in summer mode for WEEKS . . . but if you REALLY keep it real and wait for the official first day of summer, this is your moment: The summer solstice is THIS morning.
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For the Northern Hemisphere, this means that this is the LONGEST day of the year. The bad news is: The days get shorter from here on out. But the GOOD news is: We have at least two solid months of being outdoors.
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A new survey collected the top 50 moments people love about summer, and it's comprehensive. Here are some of them:
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1. Longer days, more light in the evenings. Â
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2. Not having to wear a coat.
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3. Being able to use your backyard.
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4. The smell of freshly cut grass.
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5. Eating outdoors, both in your backyard AND on restaurant and bar patios.
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6. Seeing flowers.
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7. Being able to get loads of washing done. Â
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8. Sleeping with the windows open. And driving with the windows down.
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9. Going to BBQs. And the smell of grilling in the neighborhood.
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10. Getting a tan.
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11. Wearing shorts every day. And not wearing socks.
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12. The first sip of a beer or a glass of wine on a warm day.
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13. Occasionally actually wanting it to rain.
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14. Being more likely to be spontaneous.
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15. Exercising outside.
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(The Sun)