Every summer, my friends and I make a bucket list. It's generally a list of things we want to complete in the four months of freedom that we have. Some things, we do. But generally there are 10 things left every summer that we never complete.

1. Learn to *Insert Odd Activity/Strange Skill*

Whether it's learning to skateboard, speak French, or play the ukelele, you've tried them all. Usually this pipedream ends as soon as you realize that you lack the talent, know-how, or monetary funds to actually succeed. But at the end of the day, at least you can say that you tried

2. Have Grease-esque Summer Fling

Your eyes will meet as you stroll across the sandy beaches. It'll be love at first sight. Late nights sneaking out, long walks on the beach, slow motion frolics in the foamy surf. It'll be magical--if you could at least get out of your air-conditioned bedroom to find your hunka hunka burnin' love.

3. Get in the Best Shape of Your Life

Summer Day 1: You download like three 30-day fitness challenges from your "Work, B*tch" Pinterest board. You go to the Nike Store to buy all those new fitness clothes that you will absolutely need to look bangin' at the gym. Maybe you'll even go on a run at the end of your shopathon. But by Summer Day 35, the challenges will lay half-done on your desktop as you opt for more Grey's Anatomy re-runs instead of Russian Twists. The only workout you're getting is when you decide to go on a leisurely bike ride to get more ice cream--a journey you'll undoubtedly Instagram to look more fun than you probably are.

4. Eat Like a Rabbit (AKA "Be Healthy")

Protein shakes, salad with no dressing, and only non-fat iced coffees--you'll try anything to stay healthy. But eventually, those donuts and late night runs to Taco Bell will be calling your name. Eh, who cares? Summer is time for having fun anyway, and what's more fun than some frozen yogurt with all the toppings?

5. Have a Giant Meet-Up With All Your College Friends

You'll leave school in a whirlwind of teary-eyed goodbyes and promises to go and visit one another. You'll meet up with some people, but at the end of the day, you won't have the time, money, or determination to have a giant summer bash with all your university homies. It sucks, but at least you know that GroupMe will keep you informed of what your crew is up to. Besides, it's only 4 months of break before 8 of non-stop shenangians.

6. Look Like a Tan Beach Goddess

With that hypothetical beach bod, you'll imagine a perfectly even tan--not too dark, not too light. You'll give that up, though, when you remember the dangers of tanning and the painful sunburns that come with it, opting for SPF 60 every time you venture out of your TV room for some sun.

7. Make a Lot of Ca$h Money

You'll get a summer job and be rolling in the dough, somehow saving enough to have fun next semester and this summer. But you'll spend a little too much re-stocking your summer wardrobe and buying food, 'cuz food. It's okay, because as a college student you're now adept at bargain hunting.

8. Take a Road Trip With Your Besties

You've probably been planning that cross-country road trip since you were seven with your hometown honeys. Every summer, you girls think you'll do it. But summer jobs, responsibilities, and lack of gas money always seem to get in your way. Nothing that a shorter day trip with your girls won't solve, though.

9. Complete That DIY Project From Your Pinterest Board

Maybe it's making a fly cooler for your beach days or a giant pair of glittery letters for your room next year. Whatever it is, you'll probably opt for an easier craft to fill your time. I mean, what's the difference? Either way you'll end up slightly proud of yourself, a little disheartened in your abilities, and covered in glitter that you won't be able to get off for weeks. Yay for crafting, am I right?

10. Get Ahead On Your Required Reading List

This is the year you're proactive! You'll check out all the available syllabi, maybe buy a Chemistry 101 for Dummies or try to power through the book your English professor listed as the course's greatest influence. You'll get halfway through if you're lucky before you scrap that idea. Summer is time for fun in the sun, not homework. Being proactive will have to wait another year.

Just remember that at the end of the day, your summer isn't defined by what you get done. It's defined by the people you spend it with and the memories you make. So have fun! It is summer after all.