I am a true believer in setting goals and accomplishing them. So, I decided to make a list of goals for myself, and come fall semester I will reflect on those goals and see if I achieved them this summer or not, and if I didn't, I'll make the time in the fall to accomplish them.

1. Read 10 books this summer

I'm already done with my first book, which was great my goal is to read to detach from social media more, and stop staring at my phone screen so much. One out of 10 read, nine to go! I challenge you to try and do the same, reading is a great way to let your mind wander and detach from your busy life. It is true it's like a TV in your head!

2. Cut out fast food

This has definitely got to be my hardest goal of the summer yet. I know the disadvantages of fast food, but it is so hard to resist the craving for McDonald fries at 12am....

3. Lose at least 10 pounds

This has been my face lately when I step on the scale, and I know I am not overweight, but I would like to get into a healthier mindset this summer, and hopefully carry it into the fall.

4.Exercise at least 3 days a week.

Exercise and resist the urge to eat pizza or chocolate after, which seems to be a huge struggle for me.

5. Try a new adult beverage once a month

I am very set in my ways and have not really explored the different drinks out there. So, being young I have the time to experiment with drinks and try new things, so why not say I've tried a martini shaken not stirred before I'm 22?!

6. Go explore nature

7. Go on a road trip

Which fingers crossed will be happening in July, and I can say I've been to Colorado then!

8. Volunteer once a month

I think it is important to support our local communities, and I want to find a way to do that so I do not feel like I am neglecting my community!

9. Try something new

I want to try something I have never done before this summer, whether it be ride a new roller coaster or go zip lining.

10. Explore Chicago more

I am fortunate enough to live near the best city in the world, Chicago! Growing up going downtown was always a special treat, and now that I am older, I am learning that going downtown can be one of the best times. So, I want to visit the beach downtown, and splash around in the Lake, and go bar hopping with friends in the city. We shall see this is always an ongoing goal of mine.

So, those are my summer goals, what are yours?!