Summer vacation has started and it's easy to become unmotivated. I try to challenge myself every day to reach new goals in school. Now that the semester is over there is nothing to look forward to. I came up with three simple goals that I know I am able to achieve.

This summer I need to get a job. I just moved to New Castle Delaware from New Jersey. I'm used to having a job on campus and having a steady income. Now that I am home, I need to find a way to continue the money flow into my account. I want to help pay bills around my house while I am home. I want to go to the beach eventually and visit an amusement park. I like being busy and hate being bored so having a job will really keep me sane. Life is just better when you have a job.

Another goal I have this summer is to create content every week for Odyssey. I love writing for Odyssey. I previously made a video displaying my poetry and I plan on making more. It is a great way to express myself and make my voice heard. I could have taken the easy road and asked for a break from Odyssey but I think the best decision for me is to stick with it and continue writing while I have the time. Odyssey is one way I keep my writing skills sharp and I don't intend on becoming sloppy when the Fall semester comes around.

Getting in shape this summer will be another one of my goals. I have new obligations next semester and I need the energy to stay on top of my game. I was asked to be the new President of Speak which is a talent based organization. We host open mics and give performers a platform to showcase their talent and be seen. I can't wait to get in there and host events. I hope Speak can be a way of unleashing talent within other students. I am going to need to be in my best shape in order to do my best work. I was also considering joining the rugby club that just started Wesley. I was considering it because I love to skate and that would be a solidified exercise commitment. I would just like to lose a few more pounds and keep it off just for my piece of mind.

In retrospect, the summer can get mundane and boring if you do not have a plan. I need a consistent income in order to enjoy the summer so I will be getting a job soon. Since I will have all this free time, writing for Odyssey will be a priority. In the midst of all that I will be taking care of body more carefully in order to lose weight. This is how I am preparing for the fall semester. Just because the semester has ended, does not mean that the work has ended.