Finals week is hell. Stress takes over your life and there seems to be no time to sleep. What is sleeping, anyway? Professors drop every homework assignment on you, and all you can do is pray that you get through the next couple of weeks in one piece.
Well, summer is right around the corner and we all have our list of things that we look forward to. So, here is a happy reminder to get you through hell and back!
1. That special buddy.
Whether you are a cat lady or a dog lover, nothing is better than seeing your special friend again. They will love you endlessly and no one will ever be that excited to see when you come home from school.
2. Your haven of a bed.
No more twin sized beds that are cardboard thin. #blessed. You can finally sleep without your back going numb. Going into hibernation after finals to catch up on sleep is one of the best feelings in the world!
3. Home cooked meals.
Say goodbye to the fantastic dining hall food and hello to Mom's home cooked meals. The days of living off ramen and pizza can take a short break while Mom whips out all the classics for dinner. If you're lucky, maybe you can eat dessert, too!
4. "Reunited and it feels so good."
You're home, everyone's home. It's a party again! After waiting an entire semester without seeing your best friend, it's always a fun reunion with lots of things to catch up on, adventures to embark on, and a whole new summer to create memories.
5. Freedom of your car.
The freedom of having free reign of the road once again. You can go anywhere you want. Want pizza across town? No problem, hop into your car and get it!
6. Sun's out, buns out.
It's time to relax and go tanning somewhere warm and sunny. You can finally get rid of that lovely pale winter glow and become a golden goddess!
7. Work, work, work.
You're no longer poor, but trying to rake in that money with a summer job. No matter what job it is, as long as you're making some sort of money, it's a good paying job.
8. It's a proud family.
Good old family reunions.
"How's school?"
"How are your grades?"
"How did finals go?"
"Oh wow! You changed your major?"
"Wait, have you gained some weight?"
"Have you found a husband yet?"
No matter what they say, they are still family and they send you money. It's a wash.
9. Endless Netflixing.
Binge watching those shows of How I Met Your Mother and Gossip Girl is the past time for the summer. No responsibilities but to remember that Netflix password. What a life!
10. No homework.
No homework. No stress. No worries. The best.
11. Summer lovin'.
Boyfriend or girlfriend or not, maybe someone will come along and join you on some random 2:00 a.m. Walmart runs. Summer is prime time for a new romance, so be adventurous. Take that leap and have fun!
12. Music Festivals.
Lollapalooza or Free Press Summer Fest, those music festivals are coming up, so break out those crop tops and flower crowns! Music festivals are a guaranteed fun time and an awesome experience.
13. BBQ grill outs.
Ribs, chicken wings, steak, potato salad, sweet rolls, corn on the cob and lemonade. A classic BBQ picnic is an awesome summer event that can get you into a food coma super quick.
14. Family vacations.
*Cue the awkward family photo*
A vacation from school and then a vacation from life will do the soul some good. Whether it's Hawaii or just a trip to the beach, make the most of the time and eat good food!
15. Free time.
Regardless of what you do this summer, always try to have fun. Because honestly, the next time you will have free time to do whatever you want, will be next summer!
Enjoy the warm weather and make the best of everything!
