Once we are well into the month of March, the excitement for summer begins to crowd our mind. We begin to think about warm weather, sunshine, days on the lake, and barbeque. It seems like the days are getting longer, but summer still isn't getting around quick enough.

However, getting excited for the summer season is the reason why are able to get through the rest of the school year.

The days become longer. The sun is out earlier and sets later in the day. It seems as though we have more time in the day to get things done. The sun also brings warmth. We begin to take out the shorts and t-shirts while the jeans and sweaters get packed away. Summer fragrances become the hit in the mall with tropical fruit and flowers filling the air. The hot cup of coffee in the morning soon turns into a fruit smoothie. Ice cream becomes the number one choice of a desert even if there is still some snow on the ground.

There may be snow on the ground, but it will soon transpire into something else. The snow begins to melt and manages to stay behind. Puddles are everywhere you look. Sandals are not yet needed. Instead, rain boots are the most efficient piece of footwear. Rain boots can be fun because they come in many different designs and colors. No matter what your rain boots look like, they make you want to jump into the puddles like a kid again.

Now is the time to start planning summer vacations. Everyone will be traveling, therefore it is a good idea to start planning your summer vacation sooner rather than later. There are many options for summer vacations. One doesn't need to go far either. A day at the lake on a warm day and camping for a couple of days can be just as enjoyable. Taking a road trip over the summer is the definition of summer. There are so many sights to see across the United States like Mount Rushmore or Sequoia National Park. It reminds us that sometimes adventure is in our own backyards.

This is when the real procrastination begins. Students begin to dream about summertime, relaxation and traveling, so the motivation to study begins to slip. It is hard to stay on schedule to study when the weather gets better which allows you to have more options to do different activities. This is what can get you through it: remember, that summer is almost here! Look forward to the time for relaxation that doesn't have any homework! If you can get through this time of work, then comes the time for yourself.

The season of Spring means that summer is closer, but it is not completely here yet. There are many things to look forward to but also many things to still get through.