Fun Things to Do in Summer
Turn everything into a game. Try to eat a watermelon slice faster than your friend. Spit the seeds like a human cannon. (Disclaimer: check your lawn for angry neighbors first.) Or, attempt to read a whole book in one afternoon. A paper book. Smell the pages. Feel superior to your phone.
Another challenge: people-watching at a local coffee shop. Make up dramatic backstories. That guy with the dramatic sunglasses? Secret agent on vacation. That lady with three dogs? Running a tiny mafia. It’s free entertainment and zero calories.
If you’re feeling brave, host a pool party with a blow-up flamingo. Set the vibe with a playlist of songs that make you feel 16 again. Burn a burger on the grill. Laugh about it. That’s summer.
The Lazy Option
Let’s be honest: sometimes the best summer activity is doing absolutely nothing. Lie in a hammock. Stare at clouds. Point out which ones look like bunnies or old men with mustaches. Don’t check your email. Let the dishes wait. They’re not going anywhere.
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Take a nap in the middle of the day. Wake up confused about what year it is. Eat a popsicle while still groggy. That’s self-care, baby. Summer-approved self-care.
And if you get bored? Blast music and dance in your kitchen. Badly. No one’s watching. Or if they are, they’re jealous of your commitment to joy.