Things to do this Summer

April is almost passing. Have you figured out ways to enjoy Summer?  

Read on...

[Note: You may have done doing some of these tips but it may be worth reading.]

On the beach/resorts..

  Never miss out on bringing fruits and lots of water [to stay hydrated] whenever you go swimming. Fruits like sliced pineapple, apples, banana and watermelon. Help retain your skin's moisture.

  Whenever my family or my friends goes to the beach, I see to it that I have everything in place. Thanks to my checklist! It includes the list of clothes for bathing, changing, essentials until the utensils that should be brought. And oh, a piece of advise. Don't ever forget to bring plastic bags for your wet clothes, leftover foods and trash [as they say, bring your garbage back]. 

  Have your camera batteries charged the night before for planned trip. You wouldn't want to miss out to capture each moment. But if the group makes an on-the-spot decision to go to the beach, bring along its camera charger.  

Outside home..

  Summer is an opportunity for some students to generate income. How?

Get a summer job. Municipalities or some establishments post summer job offering as early as January so if you have plans of making your summer productive, enlist yourself ahead of time and accomplish the required documents.  

If you want to manage your own time and got the skill of tutoring a kid, on gardening, babysitting, pet care and/or food and beverage services, why not advertise your service for a minimal fee? Have your friends or family members be your coordinator.  Spread out your calling cards and posters or use the power of texting.

  

At home..

  While most students feels miserable staying home counting their relatively small amount of money, they are left with no choice but to stay foot. 

Mission Organization. Try to arrange your stuffs. Clothes, shoes, books, CDs, school supplies, essentials. Spare your mom from cleaning your room this time. Believe me, she would even prepare your favorite snack once she sees your room clutter-free.

Check your email. Got an internet connection? Allot some time to check on your emails. Delete those unneeded files, empty your trash box and maximize the space of your inbox. 

Play board games. Give your cellphones and your thumb a time to rest this summer. Call in younger or older siblings and play your family's favorite board game. It's a perfect bonding for the whole family, enjoying life's simple pleasures. 

Movie Marathon. Now is the chance to open your box of movie collections again, whether its a DVD/VCD/VHS tapes. Make a list of movies you want to watch and arrange its cases in order so you'll know what to pick next. Invite your friends to come over and have the popcorn, chips and beverage ready.  

Write.  It may be a song, a poem, a letter or a composition.  Take a look around and find your inspiration.  Sometimes great songs comes in hum-ble beginnings.

Read. Were u given a book as a present? Try to open or continue reading its content since school books is having its vacation.  

Sort. Go over those piles of photocopies you have for the entire school year. Be aware it imposes risk of fire hazards. Separate the copies that stays and goes. Make sure you have the trash bin beside you to conserve time and energy. 

Kitchen companion. It's about time to help Mom in the kitchen. Offer your help and cook meals together. You can also find good recipes online. 

Be an entrepreneur. Invest on something profitable this Summer. What do people want? Something sweet, something cold, something thirst-quenching, something delicious. A lot can be done. You can sell ice candies, ice water, ice, softdrinks, juices or if you have the desire to earn bigger, sell halo-halo. Us at home, we continually sell ice water and ice and it helps us earn a bit, something for the electricity and water bill, while staying at home. Just don't forget to place a sign board outside your gate.

Actually, there are tons of things you can do this "summer" besides strolling to the mall, going out of town, nature tripping or camping. You can even add or make your own list. And remember this, do what makes you happy and enjoy every minute of it so by the time you go back to school this June and your teacher, your friend would ask, you could answer "I had a great summer", with a smile on your face.