In light of the nearing end of the schoolyear, I've been thinking... and organizing my thoughts on what summer means to me personally.
To me, summer means completely forgetting the word "stress."
Summer means $300 paychecks.
It means free time.
It means letting go of the past and bracing for the future.
Summer means fresh calluses on my fingers from playing the guitar nonstop.
Summer means staying up until 3AM on Skype.
It means staying up until 3AM playing club penguin.
It also means sleeping in until noon.
Summer means concerts... and lots of 'em.
Summer means roadtrips.
Summer means CAMP.
Summer means ice cream.
Summer means unplanned sleepovers.
Summer means completely remodeling my room.
Summer means a whole new look.
Summer means stargazing until my head spins.
Summer means big sunglasses.
Summer means Kennywood.
Summer means late night swims.
Summer means almost complete freedom.
Summer means catching up on all those books that I've wanted to read during the year.
Summer means my 18th birthday.
Summer means tattoos and piercings.
Summer means Tally Hall.
Summer means maybe finding the courage to tell him.
Summer means a fresh start and a satisfying end to everything I've worked for for 12 years of my life.
I'm excited for this summer... it's going to be the best yet. It's going to be full of new experiences, and full of last chances. I can't wait to savor every single moment of it.
Summer, here I come.
