Spring is your answer. The opposing hemispheres have opposite seasons.
When the northern hemisphere has them, in order: winter, spring, summer, fall
At those same times, the Southern Hemisphere has them : summer, fall, winter, spring.
Cartilage ear piercings may take up to a year to fully heal, but generally take 3-6 months (as opposed to the ear lobe, that takes just 4-6 weeks). They heal from the outside in, so even if it looks fine on the outside, you should not assume it is fully healed.
Heavier weights and decrease repetitions.
Including lifestyle activities in a personal fitness program can be beneficial because it increases the total amount of time spent on fitness activities in a given day without requiring much additional time. For instance, an individual might walk up a flight of steps each day instead of taking the elevator. These types of activities require less commitment than more formal fitness activities and are therefore typically more convenient.