I’ve always been wary of summer bucket lists. While they can be a great way to compile all of the awesome ideas you have for your summer and a nice place to look to for inspiration during those lazy summer days when you’re beginning to get bored, they always seem a bit far-fetched to me. Does anyone really have the time, energy, money and forethought to go go-kart racing, learn a new instrument, figure out how to twerk, read seven novels and get a perfect bikini body all in three months? Might as well add sky-diving and hot air ballooning to the list! Instead, I’ve made a simple summer bucket list — one that’s actually doable. Check it out:
1. Sleep in
Schedules can get hectic during the summer, but don't forget to save enough time (read: a lot of time) for sleep.2. Take a walk or hike by yourself
Walking alone gives you the time and space to remove yourself from day-to-day chaos and reflect on anything you'd like to think about.3. Take a walk or hike with someone else
Hikes are a great way to get to know someone better or to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while.4. Read outside
It doesn't even matter what you're reading, as long as you're relaxing beneath the shade of a tree or an umbrella and/or in a hammock. Preferably in a hammock.5. Look at flowers
Flowers are one of the most beautiful parts of the spring and summer months. Enjoy them while they last!6. Write and mail a real letter
Letters are totally underrated these days. Taking the time to handwrite a sincere letter and mail it is nothing compared to how happy it will make the friend who receives it.7. Meditate
This doesn't have to mean sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat with your eyes closed. Meditating just means taking a moment to relax and clear your mind in whatever way works best for you.
8. Cook a meal by yourself
Whether it's just for you or for a group, cooking a meal by yourself can be challenging, but it's ultimately a very rewarding process.
9. Reconnect with an old friend
Even if that just means shooting them a text. It's always nice to know someone is thinking of you!
10. Wear flip-flops
Who can survive summer without a good pair of flip-flops???11. Blast a favorite song in your car with the windows rolled down
And sing and dance along to it, of course.
12. Have an all-day movie marathon
13. Spend time in or near water
Be it a pool, a lake, or an ocean, any body of water guarantees a fun summer day.
14. Watch a sunset
You should never have to go too far to get a decent view of the sunset. You never know when a really beautiful one might come along!
15. Take pictures
You don't need to be constantly snapping photos for Snapchat or your latest Facebook album, but keep in mind that decades from now, your pictures may be all you have to remember summer moments by.
16. And most importantly, enjoy yourself!
