It's summer. And that means you have a little bit more free time on your hands, even if you are taking summer classes. During the school year, your time is consumed by papers, projects, part-time jobs, and clubs. Sure, some of those activities might continue over to the summer season, but I've compiled a list of activities that you may have forgotten existed over the school year.
1. Reading For Fun
When's the last time you've picked up a book for fun? No more reading for school purposes. Try cracking open a book that doesn't make you eyes immediately glaze over as soon as you open it. Also, now it's the time to try out different genres of books. Usually, read romance novels, try something a little bit out of your comfort zone, maybe a horror novel? (By the way, I totally tried this, and let me tell you, Horror Novels are actually scarier than they seem...)
2. Getting Ice Cream
Ice Cream? I know what you're thinking. No one can forget about getting ice cream. HOWEVER, instead of it being a stress/impulse decision to get during school, it's something that can actually be enjoyed for once. And everyone knows that ice cream during the summer is 10x better that any other time during the year.
3. Sitting Outside For No Reason
I know that half of the year Michigan is a blanket of white snow, but when the weather is nice, Michiganders pretend that it's 85 and in the middle summer. Well now, it's actually summer and you no longer have to pretend that it's summer. Go outside just because and chill. Don't bring any homework or stress with you. Just sit outside and enjoy the outdoors because you can!
4. Biking Without A Time Restraint
No more stress biking to class. Instead, grab a friend and try going for a relaxing bike ride. If biking isn't your thing, try something else. Try going on a run that isn't planned, that doesn't have a time limit. Or go on an unplanned road trip with friends. You had your school year planned out by day, try changing up your routine, you'll be very thankful you did!
5. Relaxing?
This is one activity that you've most likely forgotten about. Now that most of the stress of finals has resolved, you can actually do something that is relaxing. Whether it be, running, watching TV, hanging out with family, do something that requires little to no stress at all! Even though you might be working, or taking summer classes.... it's still summer!
Don't forget, you're alive and breathing! Don't over work yourself, have fun!
