As the winter months approach, many people become seasonally depressed or emotionally stressed about the cold and snowy months ahead. Wouldn’t we all wish to return to summer where we spent days by the pool relaxing, instead of trudging through feet of snow? The best way to crack down on making it through the winter months is to think about all the great things you’ll get to do as soon as the sun comes out and the flowers bloom. Here are some of the things I hope to do come summer of 2017!
1. Hike a mountain.
You will be sweaty, and you will be exhausted, but I promise you that the view is worth it. The best part is that there are so many hiking trails around you that you have probably never explored, go adventure!
2. Stargaze.
It is true, the stars look so much more beautiful in the summer. Pick a clear night, set up a blanket on the grass, relax, and enjoy the view. Maybe you’ll even see a shooting star!
3. Go to a concert or music festival.
Go with your best friends and have as much fun as you can!
4. Take a road trip.
Even if you have no idea where to go, or no money to spend on a hotel room or food, just take a day drive with good friends and good music. Take random left turns and you’re on your way to an unforgettable adventure.
5. Go camping.
Being outside at night is so serene. You get to hear all the animals and you get to have a camp fire and toast marshmallows. Maybe you’ll even get to tell some scary stories!
6. Tie-dye shirts.
This is best to do outside, so you don’t stain your whole house! It’s also fun and there are so many different ways to fold your shirt to make some cool new patterns!
7. Watch the sunrise and sunset at the beach.
If you are lucky like me, you get to stay at the Cape for a week. The sunsets over the marshes are beautiful and the sunrise over the ocean is absolutely breathtaking. You may have to get up early but the pictures of after are amazing.
8. Have a bonfire.
There is nothing like sitting around a fire in the middle of the woods (or in your backyard) with friends just having a great time. You just hang out and talk by the warmth of the fire.
9. Go to a carnival.
Enjoy the sugary treats, and the unstable looking rides. The atmosphere is filled with energy and life, and the games are a blast!
10. Go night swimming.
My best friend’s pool is in the perfect spot for this! The air is cooler, but the water is insanely warm so you almost never want to get out!
