Another summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. You are getting ready for fall semester, saying goodbye to your friends at home and trying to do as much as possible before heading back to school. With all of the craziness happening, I challenge you to sit down and think back on the summer you had. Sure it was fast, but so much happened. When you look back on it all, you can look back on what you learned and can prepare yourself for what lies ahead.

Did you spend time in the sun?

Did you read more?

Did you write more?

Did you take pictures of beautiful things?

Did you grow in your skills and passions?

Did you challenge yourself?

Did you stay up until 4 a.m. talking with your best friends?

Did you make a new friend or friends?

Did you travel? Even if it was just to somewhere else in your state?

Did you cook or bake something really delicious?

Did you go for walks?

Did you tell someone you loved them?

Did you visit with your grandparents?

Did you cry while reading a good book or watching a movie?

Did you go to any concerts?

Did you take care of your physical health? What about your mental health?

Did you hug someone you missed?

Did you smile and laugh daily?

Did you develop a new hobby?

Did you spend some time alone?

Did you make the most out of every opportunity?

Maybe you did not do any of these things or even half of them and that is okay. Maybe you want to do them more often. Let fall be an opportunity for new goals, big and small. Best of luck with your next adventures, whatever they may be.