I've officially hit that point in the summer that I call: The Summer Slump. Over the past few weeks, I've been allowing my brain to decompress from finals by watching copious amounts of Netflix. Shows like Grey's Anatomy and Gossip Girl really don't require much brain power (also considering I've watched both all the way through at least twice, I don't particularly have to pay attention). But, it's been three weeks and I honestly must say, I miss my brain.

Now I don't particularly think I've lost my mind, (but if I stay in my small town much longer I might) but I do believe my brain has reached that point where it needs something to do. The past few days have consisted of me catching up on Game of Thrones which I honestly think requires more thought than watching the same series I've seen three times before. Baby steps.

I think this is a big problem students face during the summer break. We get so used to having homework or due dates rapidly approaching that sometimes we forget how to relax. I used to write in my planner at least once a day during the semesters. I haven't even touched the thing since I've been home. As someone who likes being busy, this is an odd feeling. To have absolutely nothing to do just doesn't feel right to me.I got used to there always being some event I had to go to or some homework due the next day that now that I have a few months to relax, it feels wrong.

All my free time has given me a chance to think about how I could spend this next month before I start summer classes. I've thought about getting a job here in my hometown, but I'd have to leave it when I start my summer class because of how far away my school is. I could lay out by the pool every day, but let's face it: I would be bored out of my mind. It's truly a dilemma.

I finally decided I'm going to use this next month for some self-improvement time. I'm going to try to become a morning person (says the girl who has adopted a nocturnal lifestyle). I might even try and learn a foreign language (Tu cuerpo es caliente is the only Spanish phrase I know). I'm going to try my hardest and get my best friend to go hiking with me, even if I have to drag her the first mile(and I will...). I've also decided to go on a road trip with my mother and go spend some quality time with my cousin who is honestly the cutest baby in the world.

This summer,for me, is all about learning to relax, because I am going to need that very important life skill sometime: probably after graduate school.