Finals are finished, grades are in, and the sun is staying out a lot longer. It’s finally summertime, the best time of the year. For us college kids, this means time to catch up with friends, relax with no homework, and to get back home. For us kids who grew up at our cottages, cabins, or lake houses, this means three months full of more memories on the lake. Here are 10 things that those of us who grew up at the lake each summer can relate to.
1. You never complain about the drive
Whether the ride be a half hour, two, or more than five, the trip is always worth it. With a stacked soundtrack and car full of family or friends, your destination feels like it's just down the road.
2. Your go-to restaurant, bakery, or coffee shop is waiting
All you've had a taste for was your cozy little shop. The waitresses are always charming and if you're lucky, they have your order memorized. Iced hazelnut coffee with a shot of coconut syrup, I'm coming for you.
3. You talk too much smack when tubing
4. Your friends complain about you never being home
The lake is most likely your favorite place in the world; it's your getaway. And although you don't want to miss out on things at home, your friends should understand that you may have family time planned or no ride back. If they need a little help understanding, invite them up and plan a weekend getaway.
5. Water sports are your only workout
As fun as running can be, you can move a whole lot faster being towed by a boat. Whether it be kayaking, skiing, wakeboarding, or knee boarding in the sun, your workout for the day is a lot more fun than anything at the gym.
6. It doesn’t matter how many fish you catch
Maybe your grandfather taught you to fish, or your first time fishing was with friends. Either way, you are sure to have great memories and conversations will waiting for the fish to bite.
7. You never (rarely) forget sunscreen
You will never forget that time you had second degree burns all over your body. Since then, you try to never forget sunscreen because you know that while surrounded by water at all sides on a boat, you are guaranteed to get lots of color. Your choice is whether to be golden brown or tomato red.
8. You have your favorite spot on the lake
That calm side of the lake where the sun shines the best and the water is perfectly still for skiing. Anytime you pass this spot, you cant wait to throw your anchors down or get ready to ski.
9. You learned how to drive a boat far before a car
The first thing on your list as you grew up was to learn how to drive the boat before the thought of driving a car on your 16th birthday. Yeah, maybe you never have got your official license, but you can probably drive any type of boat far better than a car.
10. You never want the summer to end
Each summer you create memories that you will cherish forever and can expand on next time summer rolls around. But for now, soak up the sun and never take your time at the lake for granted.
