Finishing up a full two semesters of college is pretty exciting, especially when you have those three months of freedom looming at you in the distance. Those three months that you plan to work, vacation, relax, adventure, and make a crazy amount of new memories while doing it... except that's not quite how it's been going for me.
1. Friends
Expectations: Hang out all the time. Go on vacation together. Go to the beach, see the world, go to concerts, non-stop party, etc.
Reality: I'm alone in my room clicking "continue" on Netflix while brushing the Lay's crumbs off my chest and possibly shedding a few tears at my pathetic life.
2. Work
Expectations: Make bank, save it all to prepare for having money in the fall. "I will not be a broke college student again," you say to yourself.
Reality: Again... lying in bed. It's your off day, and look at that! You've received an email from Victoria's Secret (or whatever store is your weakness). And even better, they're having a sale on stuff you don't need. LOL. There go all your savings.
3. Vacation
Expectations: Hit up the beach. Go to Universal Studios with your squad. See the world, and blah, blah, blah... Admit it, you've silently attempted to map out some awesome vacations for you and your friends, but the reality is...
Reality: You're still broke. And you're still watching Netflix in your free time.
4. Tan
Expectations: Achieve a nice, golden tan glow poolside, basking in the sunlight while sipping (insert preferred drink).
Reality: Still pasty, and still in the dark cave of your room watching Netflix. Or, if you truly are desperate, you might spontaneously buy a kiddie pool from Walmart so you can attempt to be tan while not dying of a heatstroke (Not that I would know anything about that).
5. Fitness
Expectations: Gym almost every day. Run, lift, do whatever fitness routine you need to do to get in shape.
Reality: Do I want ice cream for dinner or?...
6. Sleep
Expectations: Finally catching up on all the sleep that you missed during the school year and work out a nice sleep schedule.
Reality: Consistently going to bed at 2-3 a.m. every night and waking up at noon on your off days. I suppose I'm just meant to be sleep deprived.
It's okay to admit that summer is kind of boring. Face it, it's not as lively as you would've hoped, but there's no need to be pitiful. Plan a weekend trip when most of your friends can take work off and do something fun. Maybe summer isn't a non-stop party because, you know, we have to kind of an adult now, but that doesn't mean it's not fun at all. And hey, you can admit you're ready for fall because I kind of am...
