Chatterbox: Down to Earth

Summer Plans

So, I know that the school year is winding down for many of you, and that means summer is almost here! With days filled with no homework or school, there's lots more freedom to fill your days with things that you've been wanting to do but just haven't had the time to do. Do any of you have any fun or exciting summer plans or ideas?

This summer, I have lots of plans. There's a lot of things I have wanted to do this year, but haven't due to school.

* Learn: I know this sounds crazy, but I actually want to use the summer to learn some new things. I've always loved learning and like to use my summer to learn about subjects that aren't available to me in school. I'm not fully sure what I want to learn yet, but I'm tossing around some ideas.

* Read: This school year, I really haven't been able to read for fun as much as I would have liked, so I want to use the summer to read most of the books on my to-read list that I have been compiling throughout this year.

* Watch Movies: This is the same deal as with reading; I want to watch movies on my to-watch list.

* Volunteer: This year, I have really wanted to get involved in helping out at a center in my town for women. They need donations like blankets and clothes. I want to try to sew or knit some things for them. I also want to volunteer for teaching younger kids at Vacation Bible Schools in my area. I may also help out at the children programs at my library.

* Write: My goal this summer is to actually finish a draft of a novel. I don't know if this will work, but I hope so.

* Bike: One thing I love to do is bike. I go on bike rides a lot through trails in the woods. Last year, I biked 15 miles one afternoon, and this year, I want to see if I can make that 30. It's a long shot, but I believe I am capable of it.

* Youth Conference: This summer, I am also blessed enough to be able to go to a youth conference. These are always very exciting for me and this year especially so.  

* Odds and Ends: I also have lots of other small, insignificant goals this summer and things I plan to do. I'm really looking forward to relaxing and enjoying this summer!