Since finals are over (thank god) we can finally enjoy the warm weather, hometown friends and home cooked meals. Now that we are a couple of weeks into summer I think we are all realizing that some of our expectations about these next 4 months don't exactly meet reality. Here are 11 examples that we all know to be true:
1. Expectation: Going to the beach and coming back looking sun-kissed.

Reality: Going to the beach and coming back with a third degree burn and seaweed in your hair.

2. Expectation: Frolicking in the ocean while looking cute.

Reality: Getting physically abused by the ocean and focusing on not dying.
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3. Expectation: Eating healthy and treating your body right.
Reality: Eating 3 pints of ice cream for breakfast.

4. Expectation: Getting outside and enjoying nature.

Reality: Seeing how many episodes of Game of Thrones you can watch without sleep.

5. Expectation: Loving your internship.

Reality: Planning a path to marry rich.

6. Expectation: Finding a summer fling.

Reality: Developing a new language with your dog so you guys can communicate.

7. Expectation: Taking spur of the moment weekend trips with your friends.

Reality: Not going anywhere because no one has the same schedule (or more importantly money).

8. Expectation: Hitting the beach with a bikini ready body.

Reality: Looking below average because food is your best friend and working out takes too much energy.

9. Expectation: Getting a new summer wardrobe that entails all the latest trends.

Reality: Realizing your broke and can't afford $200 shorts so you squeeze into your old outfits.

10. Expectation: Getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things.

Reality: Not leaving your house for days at a time.

11. Expectation: Picking up a new hobby.

Reality: Realizing the only thing you're good at is annoying your mom.
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12. Expectation: Making plans for your successful future.
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Reality: Realizing you aren't capable of being an adult because you don't even know how to set up your own bank account.
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