Ways to Spend Your Summer (Inspired by 2015 Top Hits)
Why does it feel like there is so much pressure to have a good time during summer? Summer is meant to be a time where you can take it easy. If you do want more direction in the things you are going to do though, here are some suggestions inspired by some of summer 2015’s top hits.
Pamper yourself
Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd
Lyric to think about: “But at least we’ll both be beautiful and stay forever young”
Okay, so if you start by getting a facial mask from the store or by making one yourself maybe it’ll be more like, “I can’t touch my face” but I hope you get the gist. Having a facial done isn’t the only way to pamper yourself though. You can do anything to give yourself a little extra attention. It can be as simple as taking a few minutes out of your day to apply lotion, painting your nails, or taking a nap with cucumber slices on your eyes. It could also be as extravagant as going to an actual spa for the day. Just give yourself a little TLC, especially after being out in the sun all day.
Exercise
This Summer’s Gonna Hurt (Explicit Version) – Maroon 5
Lyric to think about: “This summer’s gonna hurt/ it’s gonna hurt”
Travel
Where Are U Now – Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber
Lyric to think about: “Take my hand and walk with me”
Take advantage of the weather and your time. Plan a trip to the nearest beach, the zoo thirty minutes from your place, or fly to the amusement part across the country. Summer is one of the greatest times to travel with your friends, your family, or just by yourself.
(Bonus song: Budapest – George Ezra; maybe you’ll “achieve acres of a land” in your travels.)
Go Shopping
Worth It – Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink
Lyric to think about: “Ooh I love your style”
Go and buy that new hat you’ve been thinking about rocking but are too scared to try, window shop at stores you’ve never even heard of, or order that book online that has great reviews. There’s nothing wrong with spending a little on yourself (in moderation, of course). Besides, Fifth Harmony say’s you’re “Worth It.”
Watch T.V. Shows & Movies
You Know You Like It – DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge
Lyric to think about: “You know you like it but it drives you insane”
Now, who doesn’t like a good marathon on Netflix or watching a movie at the theater with the new reclining seats? Spending a lot of your time watching a screen may seem like a waste, but it sure is a fun way to “waste” your time, right? The lyric to think about for this song really hits home for this activity—it can “drive you insane” to watch your favorite characters get killed off the show or to have to wait for the movie to come out, but you still watch and wait anyway.
Eat Fun Treats
Sugar – Maroon 5
Lyric to think about: “Need a little sweetness in my life”
Hang Out
Trap Queen – Fetty Wap
Lyric to think about “I’m like hey, what’s up, hello”
Sometimes the best thing you could be doing is sitting around with your best friends or family. You could be doing “nothing” and it could be everything. Don’t be afraid to send a message to your friend seeing what’s up with them, it could be the beginning of something great for your summer!
(Bonus song: Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) – Omi ; Your best friend “is always right there when [you] need her.”
Bonus song #2: Lean On – Major Lazer & DJ Snake ; All we need this summer is “somebody to lean on.”)
Capture Memories
See You Again – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
Lyric to think about: “Oh I’ll tell you about it when I see you again”
Whether you’re making a digital album on Facebook or creating a scrapbook, saving and documenting your memories of your summer will be worthwhile. You could even save your favorite quotes you’ve gather over the summer— from characters on shows you binge-watched, songs you kept on repeat, or from your family and friends you spent every day with. It’ll definitely be a nice reminder of the great summer you had.