I love making To-Do lists. Especially for occasions like spring break and summer. I know the last post was about things to do this summer, but I didn’t write it, and I couldn’t just let John have all the fun now could I? Here’s my list of things to do this summer. Enjoy!
- Get outside: whether it’s sports, picnics, or camping, summer is a great time to reconnect with nature.
- See a show: sporting events, concerts, comedy shows and more. Be entertained.
- Get a job: Summer is a great time to make a little money.
- start a website: you wont have time to start a project like this during the semester. Here are more reasons [intlink id="723" type="post"]Why You Should Have a Website[/intlink].
- Learn to cook: a super valuable skill that you’ll be glad to have learned.
- Read, read, read: there’s a whole new world waiting for you under the cover of your next book.
- Hit the beach: work on that base tan, nobody wants to see the pasty you. Don’t forget the sunblock.
- Invent something: some of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had were trying to build or invent things.
- Visit museums and zoos: always fun and educational.
- Make a movie: this will be entertaining for years to come. My friends and I make tons of movies, and they are always fun to watch later on.
- Build a time capsule: Make your mark in history with a time capsule.
- Take a first aid class: It’s always good to be able save lives when the necessity arises.
- Make t shirts: my fiance and I love making t shirts with different funny messages.
- Go swimming: more fun in the sun, right?
- Write: it doesn’t matter what you write, it’s a fantastic way to exercise the old brain and keep things sharp.
- BBQ: there’s nothing quite like a backyard barbeque with friends and family.
Create a summer soundtrack: in the coming years you will hear these songs and have fond memories of this summer. - Grow a plant: get some seeds and grow a green thumb.
catch up on movies: it’s summer, it shouldn’t be all work and no play. - Water wars: get supersoakers, water balloons, buckets, hoses, whatever you can to build an arsenal. Then plan your attack.
- Volunteer: the summer is a great time to get some volunteer hours in, plus it’s a great experience.
- Try something new: expand your horizons, do something you’ve never done before.
- Ride a bike: remember that thing with 2 wheels that you loved as a child?
- Slumber party: whether its girl talk or an xbox night, slumber parties are fun for all.
- Start a project: I like instructables.com. All sorts of people doing all sorts of different projects, with instructions and all.
- Spontaneous road trip: destination forward. You don’t need to know where you’re headed, just wing it. It will definitely make for a fun experience.
- Connect with old friends: this is why I love facebook. Easy access to all friends, old and new.
- Theme park: nothing says summer like a hot day at the theme park.
- Board games: You’d be surprised how fun a pictionary night can be.
- Meet new people: summer is a great time to get out and socialize.
- Cut your own hair: don’t worry, it will grow back.
- Meditate: It may seem like a cooky thing to do, but try it, you may find it to be pretty exhilarating. Try this.
- Learn a new trick: good ole magic tricks to keep everyone entertained. Youtube has plenty of videos showing you how to do these.
- Treat your city like it’s foreign: Do what the tourists do, go where they go. Experience your city like it’s a vacation.
- sleep in: it may not be the most productive way to spend the day, but it sure feels great.
- hold a contest: my friends and I have all sorts of contests: fitness, movie making, gaming, and many others.
- Write the story of Summer 2009: Make it a great one!
