Now that finals are wrapping up and summer is here, you need to find some things to do when you are not working or taking summer classes. Summer is such a great time of the year, with the grass bright green and the warm sunny days. Here is a list of 10 things you need to do before summer ends and you're hitting the books again.
1. Run or walk a 5K.
Summer is a great time to find a 5K fundraiser and run or walk it with a friend. There are so many different kinds that go to a great cause or are just for the fun of it.
2. Watch the sunset and sunrise.
Grab your special someone or even just a friend and go sit in the bed of a pickup truck away from the city. Maybe grab some snacks and caffeine so you don't fall asleep.
3. Go camping.
Whether it is in a tent or an RV, grab your roasting sticks and bug spray and go explore the great outdoors. And while you are at it, go for a swim in the nearby lake or river.
4. Go to a concert.
Whether it is your favorite band or a friend's favorite band, get your tickets and dance the night away. Grab the artist's autograph while you are at it, too.
5. Go to a local fair.
Gather your friends and some cotton candy and ride some rides. If you're feeling a little silly, maybe even get a "fair do."
6. Go to a museum.
Whether it is the local museum or the museum in the big cities, grab a friend and take silly pictures. If they have a fun scavenger hunt to go along with it, do that as well.
7. Go to a water park.
Get your sunscreen and bathing suit and hit the water slide. While you are there, take a risk and jump off the diving board.
8. Have a picnic at a park.
Pack your picnic basket and go to the park with a friend for lunch. While you are there you can get a little tanning in.
9. Take up a new hobby.
Whether it is rollerblading, skateboarding, paddle boarding or basket weaving, try something new. Maybe you will learn to love it.
10. Get tan.
And while you are busy doing all of these things, make sure that you get a tan. And if you burn at first, aloe vera will be your best friend.
So forget about those finals that you were just stressing about and get out and enjoy summer!
