WHAT TIME IS IT? SUMMER TIME! IT'S OUR VACATION!

It is already July which means summer break (or summer for all you working folks) is a third over. Whether you are in school and this is your longest break of the year, or you're working and you don't get a break, summer is still a favorite season to many. It's a time to kick back and relax. Enjoy the sun, the time away from school, and just the warm weather in general.

I'm sure there are some people who don't mind staying indoors no matter how nice it is outside, but most people don't want to waste their summer by being inside all of the time and not out in the beautiful sunshine. Summer is a great time to get things done, but it's also a great time to go on adventures, explore the world around you, and have fun. What are some things that you have always wanted to do but haven't gotten around to? Maybe they are something major like traveling to some exotic country, but you can't afford it or don't have the ability to make that happen. Or maybe it's something more simple like going on a walk through the woods or going somewhere you've never been. Whatever it is, find a way to do it or at least do something to get you closer to being able to do it in the future.

No one looks back on their life and says they wish they had worked more, but people do wish they had more time or determination to do things they have always wanted to do. Trying new things or going new places can be scary and intimidating, but that's part of the thrill. You never know what could happen. If your friends want to go out and do something, just do it. If there's something you want to do, just to say you've done it, then do it. Get out there and make lasting memories.

Recently I was making a graduation gift for a friend and decided to do a craft. I didn't realize how much fun it would be until I actually sat down and started doing it. It made me want to do more crafts and find other artsy things to do. It was an inside project, but I could have easily brought my supplies outside and did it. Finding new hobbies and fun ways to spend your time during the summer is a lot of fun and a good use of your time. Spend time with friends, go on walks or bike rides, go the beach or lake, do something spur of the moment. Spend your time wisely because summer only lasts so long.

Making a bucket list will also help you make sure you enjoy your summer to the fullest. Think of all the places you could go, the things you could see, or the things you could do that you would enjoy. Share it with your family or friends so they can help you check things off your list. Go to a fair, hang out with a friend in a totally new place, go to a concert. Just get out of your comfort zone and the cities you know so well. Be adventurous, be spontaneous, and have the best summer yet. Find ways to do things that are fun and will create memories, but won't break your bank.

Obviously there is nothing wrong with staying inside and doing nothing sometimes, but for me that gets old. Summer only comes around once a year, so may as well make the most of it while you can.