HELLO HELLO!!! It's been almost eight thousand years since I've written anything and I promise to never leave you all for that long ever again (I hope). But I have officially finished my first year of university and despite the fact that I will be starting summer school and work soon, I will have a lot more time to write posts.
Anyway, since there are four months for us Uni and College kids before school picks up again, I thought I would give you some suggestions on how to spend the summa. I know that high school students still have a couple of months before their summer begins, but it is never too early to get excited for those hot summer months, and the possibilities that come with them. Some of these suggestions are most likely what you were already planning on doing this year, but others will hopefully help you get out of your comfort zone, give you some alternatives to your typical routine, and have the BEST summer ever yay!
In no particular order, here are my FIFTY suggestions for spending this summer vacation.
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Summer vacation is full of opportunities...how are you going to spend yours?
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2. Read at least three books from totally different genres
3. Muster up the courage to talk to the cute guy or girl at the coffee shop (or confess your love to someone you do know) - and if they don't feel the same way, you have 2 - 4 months to pretend nothing happened ha (just kidding)
4. Do a run or walk for charity - there are so many fun charity walks that you can participate in teams, while also raising money for a cause you really believe in.
5. Spend an entire day doing absolutely nothing - but not, like, everyday...
6. Start a DIY project - cut your jeans, decorate a mug, get creative! There are so many ideas you can search up on Pinterest.
7. Spend the day with yourself - go to the library, visit a museum or art gallery and become a lil more cultured (or just go to the mall and shop until your heart's content because you really cannot go wrong with that)
8. Go to dinner or a party with the members of all your different friend groups - it might be kind of awkward hanging out with your friends from camp, school, church and your soccer team all at once, but their different experiences and personalities can make for an unpredictable and interesting night
9. Cook an entire three course meal - yes, you'll probably be in the kitchen all day, but the sense of accomplishment you'll feel when you've finished cooking an appetizer, main course, and dessert, will make it all worth it
10. Do something active - and by active, I mean skipping dinner or the movies to play laser tag, go go-carting or paint balling, and get sweaty and even a little messy
11. Have a grade-school style slumber party - complete with pajamas, magazines, nail polish, and a solid game of Truth or Dare (which will probably be juicier now that we're older than 10 years old)
12. Wear something embarrassing out in public, and see what kinds of reactions you get - this for the people who are don't care what anyone thinks, or those who want to stop caring
13. Pull an all-nighter - stay up from the moment the sun goes down, all the way until sunrise the next day
14. Perform a random act of kindness - or many acts of kindness
15. Go to a public event in your area - this could include a sporting event, a music festival, or a carnival
16. Spend the day with your parents doing what they want to do - go grocery shopping, help them run errands,go to the movies; earn your title as Son or Daughter of the Year
17. Don't check your social media accounts for a whole day - and try not to roll over a die...I believe in you!
18. Go on an evening walk or bike ride with a friend around your neighbourhood - the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors and good conversation is when the sun starts to set and the air starts to cool down
19. Have a movie or TV series marathon - choose a series on Netflix or buy a bunch of five dollar movies from Walmart or Target, and park yourself on the couch or in bed with an abundance of food by your side
20. Go to the beach - spend the day frolicking in the water, playing a game of beach volleyball, and having some fun in the sun
21. Go downtown and visit the more obscure and unique shops - support entrepreneurs who are offering one of a kind items and yummy food
22. Go to a local farmer's market - nothing's better than waking up early on a Saturday morning, buying fresh produce, and socializing with the residents of your community
23. Rekindle a friendship - call (or text...or Facebook message...or direct message...) someone you used to be close with, and even if you don't necessarily "rekindle" the relationship you once had, enjoy a nice conversation with an old friend
24. Get a job - because a lot of these suggestions are gonna cost ya!
25. Make your own cocktails or mocktails and sip them on the porch or patio - homemade popsicles work too
26. Go camping or have a bonfire with a bunch of friends - going camping is still one of my favourite memories and best experiences of my life, and I recommend it 100%
27. Get ready to go out using ONLY Youtube tutorials - we all watch beauty and hair tutorials, but almost never actually try them out...this is your chance
28. Eat something you swore you'd never try - or do something you swore you'd never do, because realistically, I would try any food once
29. Redecorate your room - or your Tumblr, or any type of redecorating
30. Go on a long drive to nowhere in particular and see where you end up
31. Make a new friend - and make the effort to keep them!
32. Go thrifting - don't just buy second hand clothes from the same stores you already shop in...try to find something different or vintage (or something that looks cool and vintage, same thing)
33. Splurge on something you've always wanted - provided you have or got that job I suggested earlier
34. Buy new music - purchase your favourite artist's new album and fall in love all over again
35. Take a class at the community centre - register for cooking, or ballroom, or guitar, or basketball
36. Have a Dare Night - gather up your friends, get into groups of four or five, dress up in matching outfits and complete a set of dares before the end of the night
37. Visit a theme or water park
38. Learn about a different culture - find out about their customs, rituals, and traditional dishes
39. Go on a last minute getaway or road trip - if you have the funds, why not spend the weekend (or longer) away in a different city, province, or state
40. Hold family or friend Game Night - complete with classic board games, Twister, and those wizard and dragon games like in that one episode of Lizzie McGuire (thumbs up if you know what I'm talking about)
41. Watch all of your Disney movies - because every kid born in the 90's or later has an extensive collection of Disney films that need some lovin'
42. Throw or go to a house party - but be safe and responsible *mom voice*
43. Exercise - because I had to add this on the list (how are your New Year's Resolutions going, by the way??)
44. Strike up a conversation with a stranger - a simple conversation with someone in line at Starbucks or the supermarket can actually make someone's day...even yours!
45. Go on a late night trip to get fast food or candy - for some reason, places like McDonald's and Walmart are so much more fun at 3 am
46. Volunteer - find an organization or even a company that you really admire, and see if you help out by giving up your time for free
47. Update your wardrobe - as I said, you can't go wrong with shopping
48. Try to laugh at something (or with someone) every single day - enough laughter can even burn calories so that's a win-win
49. Record your memories in a journal; on little pieces of paper you stick in a jar and read later; or in the form of a picture or video diary
50. Be a yes (wo)man - spend the summer saying "yes" to things you normally wouldn't, and put yourself in situations where you can learn, grow, meet new people, try new things, gain new experiences and perspectives, and have the best times of your life
How do you plan on spending your summer?
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