Summer Expectations Vs. Reality
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Summer Expectations Vs. Reality

You plan to travel to an exotic beach, but you end up on your couch watching Netflix.

Josie Rasberry
May 16, 2016
Texas State University
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Summer Expectations Vs. Reality
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Summer is my favorite season; I live for the hot weather, tanning outside by the pool, no school and long days of sunshine. Because of my love for summer, I always have high expectations when it rolls around and, more often than not, am hit with reality instead. Not that reality is bad, the summer still turns out great. But hey, the expectations in my head are pretty awesome too.

1. Expectation: I'll Meet The Love Of My Life While On Vacation

Reality: I Won't Have Even One Conversation With A Guy While On Vacation

So many movies have taught me that if I go on vacation I'll meet the love of my life. He'll approach me, ask me on a date and BAM! We'll fall in love. In reality, guys just stare at you on the beach and maybe yell out a catcall. SO ROMANTIC.

2. Expectation: I'll Use My Free Time To Learn A New Skill Or Hobby

Reality: I Spend All My Free Time Watching Netflix

I start every summer with the intention of learning a new instrument or language, but I always end up forgetting about it after a week and watching classic movies on Netflix instead.

3. Expectation: Taking Lots Of Road Trips

Reality: Gas Gets Expensive And I Can't Afford To Drive For Fun

It really isn't fair how much gas goes up every summer.

4. Expectation: Swimming And Tanning Every Single Day

Reality: Texas Weather Is Cruel

Yes, summer is drought season for Texas, but there always seems to be two weeks of constant rain. That's how it is in East Texas, at least.

5. Expectation: Getting Perfect Tan

Reality: Awful Tan Lines

All these new, trendy swimsuits leave the WORST tan lines.

6. Expectation: Eating Lots Of Fruit And Veggies

Reality: Eating Lots Of Ice Cream

Honestly this one is pretty great because ice cream tastes way better than fruit.

7. Expectation: Wearing Cute Summer Clothes

Reality: Wearing Norts And Loose Shirts

It just gets too dang hot to wear anything other than running shorts and loose fitting shirts.

Expectations or reality, summer is still the best season and I'm so happy it's here!

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