So for many of us poor, exam-traumatized individuals, the academic semester is over and summer has arrived. That means it's time to bust out the sun-tan lotion, get the summer blockbusters rolling, and get your voices ready for the campfire Kumbaya's, right? Some things are expected, like seeing the sun and being expected to go outside. But there are some things that appear in summer and summer only, like peaches and seedless watermelon. Regardless of what you do, here are five things that seem to happen only during the summertime.
1. Family garage sales! We've all been there: you're peacefully sleeping in on a breezy, peaceful Saturday morning, when all the sudden you wake up at 6 a.m. and realize someone moved you and your bed outside on the curb and put a sign on your bed that reads $25. Family garage sales can be absolutely ridiculous sometimes. They're also scheduled completely out of nowhere; the family just happens to all be free at 6 a.m. on Saturday and decide to have a garage sale, ready to sell whatever objects they have to offer, or artwork you made when little (they label it 'Vintage Art pieces'). Come to think of it, selling your kid's artwork at garage sales can be oddly convenient if you're a parent...
2. Family reunions. For college students like myself, family reunions can be great, but also the most annoying thing you can do in the summer. The best thing about family reunions is that you can see old family members, and get free food. On the downside, expect to: state how old you are, name your college, your major, relationship status, and if you use Facebook and 'The Twitter'. And most likely expect to hear things you wish you didn't (we've all been there, let's be honest). Overall, bring a friend, eat slow, and have fun!
3. Kid Rock. Three words: "Sweet Home Alabama."
4. Graduation parties: Remember all those underclassmen you became friends with senior year and then left for college? Yeah, they're all graduating, having graduation parties, and you're invited to every single one of them! Better take out another loan.
5. Free time with friends and family. Let's face it, summer is all about spending time with friends and family, and getting mildly tan along the way. It's the time to reunite with old friends, and sleep in a bed that's NOT equivalent to a rock. Sure, families can be complex, and it may be awkward to reunite with friends you haven't seen in a year, but it's totally worth it.
So this summer, go out and have that garage sale with your friends and family, while blasting Kid Rock music. And after the garage sale, go to all the graduation parties you can. Have a great and safe summer!
