The temperature's getting a little bit higher, the sun's a bit brighter and the ocean is calling your name. It's all the typical signs that summer has arrived. As finals come to an end, it's time to begin relaxing! Whether or not you're working a part-time job or just hanging out at home for the next three months, this is the prime time for you to destress from finals and well...have fun! But with all of the free time, probably comes a lot of boredom. But worry not! I've gathered a list of things that could help you possibly have the best summer ever...all you've got to do is give it a shot!
1. Take a day trip to the beach.
OK, now this one was a definite given, I mean, what's summer without the beach? Grab your towels, your bags, some snacks, drinks and your friends because there's nothing better than the ocean breeze and some sand between your toes. Oh, and don't forget the two most important things—good music and sunscreen!
2. Scroll through Pinterest for some great DIY crafts.
Maybe it's raining outside or maybe you're recovering from the sunburn you got from your beach trip (I told you to bring sunscreen) or maybe you just don't really feel like being out in that heat. Whatever your reason, just because you're not outside doesn't mean you still can't have some fun. Nothing beats some good ole arts and crafts and Pinterest is full of creative DIY activities guaranteed to occupy your day. And who knows—maybe you can find a cute DIY decoration for your dorm in the fall.
3. Go to a concert.
This one might cost a bit of money, but hey, nothing beats the sound of your favorite song filling up an entire stadium as you and thousands of other people sing the lyrics out loud. And summer is the perfect time to perhaps catch some big name acts on their tours, or even some smaller acts at venues such as bars and county fairs. But no matter the artist or the size of the venue, the music is what really matters—and concerts are the best place to find it (obviously).
4. Make some cool drinks.
If you haven't seen the videos on your Facebook feed, Tipsy Bartender is a business that makes, well, pretty cool drinks. The ideas are out of this world and after each video you watch, you're guaranteed to have had saved it in your bookmarks for later. Well, later has come and what better time to make that shark attack shot you've been dying to make. Just remember to drink responsibly!
5. Take a day trip.
Pack your bag, put on your sunglasses and get your playlist ready, because your crossroads dream is about to come to life. Sometimes staying in the same town for a while gets a little boring after you've done all that you can do. So why not grab a couple of your friends, hop in a car, play some music and drive to another town or a place you've never been to and check out the sights? A little day trip like this could spark the wanderlust you never knew you had.
6. Have a movie night with your best friends.
When there's not much to do in your town at night and you don't really feel like driving out to your local movie theater and spending money, you can just call some friends, grab some snacks and have your own movie marathon at home! If you want a wide selection, have your friend(s) bring at least one or two of their own movies! You can make it an action-packed night, a girls night, or even just a scary movie night! The choice is up to you!
7. Relax.
If all else fails and you're left with either too much to do or little to nothing to do, just take the high road and relax. That's what summer is all about. So keep on your pajamas, pop in a movie, grab some snacks and sit back and relax on your couch. These next three months belong to you and are going to be as great as you want them to be.
