One week. That's all we get. One week to soak up the sun and breathe before dragging ourselves back into classrooms. My friends and I want to get the most of this oh-so-short of a break, and here are some of our ideas:
1. Go to an amusement park!
Wherever you live, there's got to be an exciting place to go. For us, it's Six Flags Magic Mountain. Now, it's a bit of a drive but the drive is fun! Rock out to some tunes — or if you're like my friends and I, quote Disney Channel original movies. (I swear we're adults.)
2. Photo shoot!
Now, I'm lucky that I have a friend who is a professional photographer, but she asked me to model for her advertisements. How fun would it be to just get some props, fix up your hair and makeup and do a photo shoot with your friends? You don't need some hundred dollar camera, just use your phones. You can even do a variety of themes too. Then, cover your social media with the photos when you're done. (Use the hashtag #SpringDreams2016 so I can see the wonderful ideas you all come up with!)
3. Food Party!
So, how about you get a bunch of recipes, go grocery shopping, and then cook and eat all day? Sound like a blast to me. Feel free to get a little crazy with it too, try new recipes from new cultures. (I suggest trying Ethiopian food... Injera bread is amazing!) After you've cooked everything, settle in for noms while watching Netflix, or getting that movie you've been wanting to see from Redbox.
4. Go to the beach!
Seems obvious right? If you're not into the party crowd, then maybe go to a local lake for the day. Have a picnic, set up a volleyball net and have some fun. You don't have to be wild to have a good time. On the other hand, if you love the party scene and consider yourself an extrovert, then by all means. There are sure to be tons of parties on the shore that you can join.
5. Pamper yourself.
This week, you'll have no morning classes and no assignments due at midnight, so treat yourself to a good rest. Sit in bed all day reading that book you haven't had time for because of class. Take a bubble bath. Draw something. (I find watercolor to be very therapeutic.) Get an adult coloring book and a huge set of colored pencils and just breathe. Or, you can go get yourself pampered. Get your nails done, get a massage and a haircut. If you're feeling bold, go get that tattoo you've been drawing in the margins of every page of lecture notes or dye your hair because you can.
6. Get your life together.
This one is a bit more responsible (eww, adulting), but maybe spend one of these days cleaning your living space up. Clean your bathroom, and wash that pile of laundry. Maybe even reorganize the furniture set up. For tips on how to declutter, I like the book "Spark Joy" by Marie Kondo. She breaks everything down really well with illustrations. It's pretty mind blowing.
What are you doing this spring break? Whatever it is, I hope you enjoy it!
