Things To Do In The Summer ♡

Hello! Today is a very exciting blog post for all you bored people out there. Just like a lot of you, I get bored A LOT, and that is quiet a bummer especially on summer days. All we do is sit with our laptops or phones, on the internet, all day long, but we should really try to change that! Go outside, do something fun, make new friends, and explore! I hope some of these ideas will help you get yourself busy this summer.

1) Paint!
Painting is a great way to get yourself busy, and you won't even notice how the time flew by. Now it doesn't have to be painting on a paper, do something out of your comfort zone and paint an old plain stand or vase. You can decorate it with different stones and make it look like a new, designer piece! I always loved decorating vases in our house, and I loved painting old pieces or furniture (not necesarilly big once), it's a really fun and creative idea which will definitelly keep you busy for a while.

2) Complete things on your Bucket List!

Most of you probably have a bucket list, I personally have one ever since last year and I still have a few things to complete. If you already have a bucket list, go through it and try to do some of the things! Even if you don't have a bucket list, it's never too late so start one! Anything from traveling, to going to the pool with friends, and roller skating can be on your bucket list, it all depends on what you want, and like to do.

3) Go to the pool/beach!

It's hot outside so it's always nice to cool off and take a dip in the pool! If you are not a pool person, then you can always go to the beach and swim in the sea, and even if you don't want to swim you can take a walk on the shore and collect some beautiful seashells (which you can even use to decorate your vase ;)) You can even make a small pool party with your friends and wear your gorgeous, and colorful swimming suits, make some homemade lemonade and light snacks!

4) Read or Write!

You will probably tell me "Dayana, it's summer who wants to read?". But trust me, there are a lot of people out there who love reading (I'm one of them), and it's never a bad thing. It's always great to widden your imagination and improve your writing skills, not only that it can be really fun. If you have friends that love reading too you can make a summer book club kind of thing and set goals for yourself. Also, if you want some book ideas to get you started you can check out my blog post with suggestions right here. Not only can you read, but you can also write! You can write anything, a short story, a poem, anything that you want. I personally have been writing poems a lot lately and I love it, it's a kind of way to express yourself.

5) Take care of a flower!

Even if you don't have a garden or you're living in an appartment you can still have a flower/plant which you can take care of. I feel like even though it's something small it's a great way to give yourself a sense of responsibility, and it will benefit you. Not only that, it's fun watching a plant/flower which you took care of yourself, grow. It definitely makes me proud watching something I took care of grow so beautifully. Even if you fail at first, don't give up, try again and I'm sure the next time will be even better. Always belive in yourself.

6) Collect something!

It always interested me seeing people collect something, whether it's gum (my sister used to collect gum), stones, stamps, post cards, or anything you find interest in! Imagine sitting years from now and looking at your huge collection of things that might not even exist years from now. My dad and I have been collecting different coins for a few years now, but we stopped. I was digging through old things the other day and found one of our boxes with coins, and it brought back so many memories, and it actually encouraged me to continue this collection.

7) Make a collage of family pictures/magazines!

We all have those memorable family pictures which warm our heart and bring back so many great memories, which we can sit and talk about for hours with our loved ones. We keep all those pictures stored in some old trunk and barely find the time to look at them so why not make a collage, and then put it up in your room or office, so you can always look back and remember some great memories! If you don't want to make a collage of personal pictures you can always print out your favorite tumblr pictures or cut some out from magazines and make a collage of things you love. It's fun, and it will make you happy looking at all those splendid things.

8) Play board games with friends/family!

Board games are always fun, and I feel like it's always a way to bring everyone together. The great thing about board games is, that there is such a huge variety of different board games like Sequence, Cluedo, Monopoly, Scrabble and so many more! Whatever you and your friends/family like, that's what you can play. You can even compare scores and the winner can get some kind of prize, and the loser might have to do a dare. Be creative, and don't be afraid to add your own twist to any of the games.

9) Make a Blog!

Honestly, in my point of view blogging is so much fun! You share your thoughts on things, and help so many people out. Not only that, it's a way to make new friends, people who have the same interests as you! You might even have a blogger buddy (your best friend who also has a blog) and you can always give each other ideas, and set goals. I personally have a best friend with a blog (check her out right here) and we always encourage each other, and give each other ideas. Also, blogging will improve your writing skills, and in general it's a ton of fun! Taking all those cool pictures, and writing about the things you love, that's beautiful. 

I hope those ideas helped you! Be sure to tell me what your favorite summer activites are. Also, don't forget to have fun this summer, and do what you love. Don't waste your time sitting with your phone, and do something productive. Finish reading this post, and go outside and have some fun! Thank you to everyone who keeps me going, and for all the support. Have an amazing day/night, take care, and don't forget to smile :)