You never really realize how capable you are of doing absolutely nothing for consecutive hours until it’s summertime and you’re not really responsible for anything anymore. I am guilty of this self-discovery myself, and in an attempt to feel better about it, I’ve come up with a list of things that people can do with their free time in the summer.
1. Make cash
Have a lemonade stand if you're really desperate.
2. Go for a run
and then regret it.
3. Go out for breakfast
Treat yourself to some chocolate chips pancakes and a side of hash browns. You could even throw a breakfast get-together at your house.
4. Read a book
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a pretty great read, by the way.
5. Make dinner for your family
After spending an entire school year away from them, treating your family to a homemade dinner would be a pretty cute thing to do.
6. Binge watch your favorite show
I know you do this during the school year too, but the difference now is that you don’t have to feel guilty for it.
7. Plant a garden
Home grown veggies are pretty great, and it’s actually really exciting spotting one that’s ready to be picked (trust me on this).
8. Hang out with your friends from high school
You know, they ones you’re always promising that you’ll “hang out soon” with.
9. Update your Facebook profile picture
Because your senior photo from high school just doesn’t cut it anymore.
10. Become a master at french braiding your hair
Or, if you’re like me, become a master at doing anything with your hair that’s not just rolling out of bed and hoping for the best.
11. Start eating healthier
Buy more veggies and invest your time in looking up healthy recipes (although I'm a huge supporter of keeping a stash of Cheez-its nearby at all times).
12. Find the perfect combination for a sandwich
Test out a bunch of home-made sandwiches and figure out what you like best in yours. Try it with pickles, or with a sunny side egg, or with cream cheese. It’s basically an excuse to eat all day. You can thank me later.
13. Go exploring
You could go for a drive around your city, or a walk within in your neighborhood.
14. Go to the park
When was the last time you went on a swing?
15. Catch up on what's going on in the news
This is me calling you out on not paying enough attention to what's happening.
16. Update your music playlists
This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to get rid of those songs you used to jam to in middle school.
17. Take the time to dress up, look good, and go out
You have time to put on real pants, or even a dress. Take advantage of it. Go and look cute for yourself and go out so everyone can appreciate it.
18. Dedicate a day to hanging out with your siblings
Plan out a fun day and invite only your siblings to join you.
19. Learn to do a cartwheel
Because who isn’t impressed by people who can do cartwheels?
20. Bake cookies
...and brownies...and cupcakes....
The next time you’re doing nothing, remember that there’s a whole bunch of things (as listed above) that you could be doing instead. Although, if you decide to continue to do nothing regardless of this realization, that’s cool too.
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