If you are from anywhere up north you probably are having that summertime sadness right about now. Cold weather and snow are your worst nightmare and you probably cannot wait for summer. I'm not one to talk because I go to college in Florida, but I am from New Jersey, so I know cold. And even though I go to school where there really is an endless summer I still go to school, yes I know my family and friends who see all my Instagram posts probably won't believe it but yes I do get an education down here! So I'm here to bring some sunshine to your cold and gray days up north and remind you that summer is right around the corner! Being a second-semester freshman with Spring Break on the horizon let me tell you summer is most definitely on my mind right about now.
1. Sleeping in late
One of my all time favorite things about summer is getting to sleep basically all day. It's just such a summer thing, having no responsibilities and being able to sleep until noon on a weekday. There is just something about this that makes me such a happier person.
2. Staying up late
Obviously, one of the many gifts of summer is being able to stay up until 3 a.m. doing absolutely nothing. Instead of being up until 3 a.m. cramming for a test you can literally Netflix until you can't Netflix any longer.
3. Friends from home
Being able to just chill with your friends from high school and getting to catch up with them and have it be like the old times is the most satisfying feeling.
4. The weather obviously
I'm blessed to have warm weather all year round but for my northerners being able to have a hot summer is critical. Time to get your tan on and finally see sunshine. Have no fear it is sooner than you think!
5. Beach trips
Three words: The Jersey Shore. Going to the beach during the summer is essential. Just thought of waking up early to drive down the shore with my best friends has me so pumped right now. Friendly reminder only 116 days until Summer 2016.
6. Family vacations
Nowadays, going on vacation with your family basically means finding a tropical island or country where you and your siblings can legally drink. Great memories are guaranteed.
7. Driving your own car
Being able to hop in your car and drive aimlessly just because you feel like it is one of the greatest things. I miss being able to just drive to a friends house or take a road trip. This summer will most definitely be filled with tons of adventures because that's what summer is all about!
8. No school.. duh.
Clearly summer means no school, no tests, no studying, no class, the list goes on. Basically complete freedom, ah summer really is the best time of year.
9. Good eats
I cannot wait to be back and have all my favorite food places for every meal. A Jersey bagel for breakfast and a good slice of pizza really nothing better than that!
10. Endless shopping trips
Something that is essential to me is oddly enough going shopping, this may just be me... but I know something I'm craving right now is a good leisurely stroll through Target with my mom...
