Summer break is something that everyone looks forward to. School is over which means basically no responsibilities for three months. The beginning of summer is great with multiple beach trips being made each wee. However, there always comes a point during the summer where you get bored. You’ve gone to the beach so many times that you just don’t want to go anymore. You’re so used to going though that you don’t know what else to do. Here’s five random things that everyone should do at least once in the summer.

1. Watch a Thunder Storm

With the summer heat there are sure to be plenty of thunderstorms. Sure, you can’t really go outside and do anything during them but you can sit inside and watch them. There’s something so peaceful about the sight and sound of rain coming down and if you really look at the lightning it’s actually quite interesting.

2. Go Off the Path

If your GPS tells you to take a left, go ahead and take a right! You never know what kind of amazing places you will end up! Spontaneous adventures are more than likely going to be the most enjoyable and the most memorable. And who knows you might find some random horses along the way!

3. Say yes and do something different

Have you ever been asked to do something that is a little outside of your comfort zone? I’m guessing you have and I am also guessing that when asked you were a little unsure and said no. Well next time someone asks you to do something a little different say yes! Amazing memories will be made and who knows when the next time the opportunity will come up! It could be a once in a lifetime opportunity!

4. Lay in a Hammock

Trust me on this one, laying in a hammock is probably the most relaxing thing you can do. If you have a hammock that allows you to set it up anywhere then that’s even better. Just being out there in nature, kind of disconnected from the world, really calms a person down. If you want you can throw on some music, I would recommend The Lumineers, and just think. You’ll be surprised what you can think of. In fact, I thought of this article while laying in a hammock listening to The Lumineers!

5. Start a Journal

With all of the amazing adventures that you will go on this summer it’s hard to keep all of the memories in order. A journal can help with this! You will be able to write everything down and when you look back on it months from now you can relive it. You can add little tokens from each adventure as well. Movie ticket stubs, pictures, brochures, and just about anything you want can be added to the journal.