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17 Ways To Seize A Stay-Cation Spring Break

Your friends may be abroad, but at least you're well rested.

Claire Gilmore

Mar 12, 2018

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17 Ways To Seize A Stay-Cation Spring Break

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If you’re like me and have spent many Spring Breaks asleep at home on the couch, you know the feeling when it’s the Sunday before returning to school and you realize you did nothing all week. You've seen all the pictures of people climbing mountains and being lazy on a beach, and although they looked like they were having fun, at least you're well rested. Here are some ideas to make sure your stay-cation Spring Break is one for the books.

1. Sit outside and read a book

Grab a towel, a hammock, a chair, whatever! Soak up the sunshine and get lost in a story.

2. Get brunch

Honestly y'all. What is better than brunch with friends?

3. Go to that cute coffee shop you've seen all over Instagram

Get some coffee, a snack, and don't forget to take a bunch of cute pictures!

4. Enjoy the flowers

Spring is here and I love seeing the flowers pop up everywhere. Take a drive or go for a walk, and enjoy the flowers while they are here!

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5. Learn calligraphy

One of my favorite things right now is all of the calligraphy people have been posting on Instagram and Pinterest. It's so easy to learn and can be used all over!

6. Go to the movies

It's so hard to find time to go see a new movie during the school week. Go check out that new flick you've been dying to see!

7. Take a road trip

You don't have to go far to check out a new place. Grab some family or friends and go check out a new place nearby.

8. Bake a cake

Or make that recipe you've been saving for so long but haven't gotten around to.

9. Workout

Or take a fun trendy workout class.

10. Write notes

To your coworkers, friends, siblings, whoever! They'll really appreciate the thought.

11. Have a spa day

It's been a long semester so far. You deserve it.

12. Binge your favorite Netflix show

Personally, I'll be finishing Hart of Dixie.

13. Volunteer!

You'll feel so great after, and those you help will be so appreciative.

14. Pet some dogs

Go to Petsmart or any place they sell dogs and have fun.

15. Go stargazing

If you're from the city like me, you might have to drive a few miles out to really see some stars, but I promise you it's so worth it. Download the app Puniverse for even more fun!

16. Take a walk or a hike

The weather is so nice this time of year. Get your outdoorsy on, and get some fresh air.

17. Go to a concert

Even if you don't know the artist, it's always fun to go and hear live music.

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17 Ways To Seize A Stay-Cation Spring Break

Your friends may be abroad, but at least you're well rested.

1. Sit outside and read a book

2. Get brunch

3. Go to that cute coffee shop you've seen all over Instagram

4. Enjoy the flowers

5. Learn calligraphy

6. Go to the movies

7. Take a road trip

8. Bake a cake

9. Workout

10. Write notes

11. Have a spa day

12. Binge your favorite Netflix show

13. Volunteer!

14. Pet some dogs

15. Go stargazing

16. Take a walk or a hike

17. Go to a concert

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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