I’m from the Jersey Shore, so my idea of summer is a busy tourist season working late nights on the bustling boardwalk. I am definitely guilty of not taking it slow and enjoying summer to the fullest before the semester creeps up. So here’s a bucket list that I’m making myself stick you and I think you should try it out too!
1. Travel
Whether it’s visiting family or going on a road trip, pack up and set out on an adventure to explore an unfamiliar place.
2. Go to a concert
If you have the means, ball out and go to a music festival like Bonnaroo or Governor’s Ball. If you’re looking for something less pricey, check out your favorite band’s tour dates and see if there are any shows near you. Artists like Kanye West and Vampire Weekend love keeping their fans on their toes with impromptu concerts.
3. Read an entire series
It’s easy to get sucked into watching an entire season of a Netflix show in one day. Trust me, I know. Re-direct that energy into reading an entire book series. Call me old-fashioned, but I still think there’s nothing better than reading about something you’re actually interested in as opposed to being forced to read about anatomy and physiology.
4. Try a new form of exercise
Sometimes in the school year, we get caught up with classes and other extracurricular activities that we forget to take care of ourselves. Detox this summer and find a work out that best fits your lifestyle that you could continue throughout the semester.
5. Pamper yourself
Treat yo’self to a facial or DIY. They may not be visible now but those stress lines are going to appear sooner or later.
6. Drive less
Soak up the sun, save gas and walk/bike to your next destination.
7. Breathe
Enjoy every moment of summer. If you’re having a crappy night at work and the restaurant is packed and you’re understaffed, as French Montana would say, don’t panic. If you run out of gas in the middle of the highway halfway across the country and there isn’t any civilization in sight, it’s not as dire as it seems. These are the moments in life you’ll look back on later and laugh. Life has a way of working itself out. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.