Summer is finally here. Hallelujah. I’ll be doing everything I can to make sure I have the most fun and relaxed lifestyle possible here in Oxford. I’ve heard great things about spending the summer here, and I’ve come up with a list of things that I plan on doing in my time off.

1. Pool Szn

Retreat, Highland Square, wherever. I'll be there. Hell, I might even make it my mission to hit every pool in Oxford. When it gets to be 200 degrees out like it always is here in the summer, it is THE move. There’s nothing better than packing a cooler, grabbing a speaker, and getting your squad together for a chill day by the pool.

2. Baseball games

Between the iconic beer showers, the Rebs top 10 ranking, and the best environment in college baseball, there are plenty of reasons to visit Swayze to see the Rebs play. Also, Ole Miss will be hosting a regional (and possibly even a Super Regional), so we’ll likely have the chance to see some other great teams play as well.

3. Basketball at the bars

The beginning of the NBA playoffs may have seemed like a bit of a foregone conclusion, but now things are heating up. The Rockets-Warriors series looks like it’s going to be great, and LeBron is playing the best that he has at any point in his career. If you’re into basketball like I am, watching the action unfold in one of Oxford’s many bars is an ideal way to spend a summer evening.

4. Make a trip to Memphis

Just a little over an hour away from Oxford, Memphis has plenty to get into. If you're looking for somewhere to start, there's the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Beale Street. After that, I'd suggest grabbing some real-deal, authentic Memphis barbecue from one of the many local places that give Memphis the reputation of being one of the best barbecue cities in the country.

5. Sardis Lake

A chill day on the lake is similar to a chill day at the pool, just a little more rowdy since you’re mostly hanging out with people you know already instead of being in a more social situation like you are at the pool. If you’ve got a friend with a boat, Sardis is a great place for tubing, fishing, and everything else that typically goes down on a boat. With the right crew, a day on Sardis is one to remember.