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11 Things You Should Do This Summer To Escape From Reality And Enjoy Your 3 Months Of Happiness

Summer will fly by so make the most of it

Becca Bischel

Jun 25, 2019

University of Wisconsin Branch Schools

11 Things You Should Do This Summer To Escape From Reality And Enjoy Your 3 Months Of Happiness

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Escaping reality every now and then is completely necessary. I have recently fallen in love with summer, I always hated the heat and the mosquitos. I don't know what changed but now I know it's going to be a good time when it's 80 degrees and I need bug spray.

1. Kayak

With the focus on the open water in front of you, your mind will have no space to think about anything other than the beauty that is a day on the lake.

2. Grill Out

Nothing and I mean nothing is better than the smell of charcoal and the taste of a fresh off the grill brat. Poolside of course.

3. Hike

Challenge yourself to at least one hike this summer. Hunting season isn't the only time you're allowed in the woods, take advantage of the local trails. Don't forget the bug spray!

4. Do a 5k

Even if it takes you the entire summer to reach that goal, you'll have something to focus on other than work and responsibilities.

5. Tan

It's difficult to stress or be negative when you are laying there literally soaking up sunshine.

6. Go fishing

The lake makes the list again. When you don't live near the ocean it's the next best body of water to spend your days beside.

7. Read

By the lake, by the pool, at the park, in the back yard, the list goes on. Just read anywhere that the fresh summer air can reach you.

8. Write

What I said about reading except this time write.

9. Take a trip

Big or small, it's summer! GO SOMEWHERE, and very literally escape!

10. Stargaze

You might think there will be a lot of time for your mind to wander back to reality when staring into space but it's nearly impossible to think of anything other than the beauty before your eyes.

11. Go four wheeling

The wind in your face, the dirt or mud on your legs and the reckless attitude when going a little too fast is never not a good time.

Whatever you so choose as long as it clears your head and enables you to enjoy summertime, it's worth it.

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11 Things You Should Do This Summer To Escape From Reality And Enjoy Your 3 Months Of Happiness

Summer will fly by so make the most of it

1. Kayak

2. Grill Out

3. Hike

4. Do a 5k

5. Tan

6. Go fishing

7. Read

8. Write

9. Take a trip

10. Stargaze

11. Go four wheeling

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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