What did you do this summer? Did you climb a mountain or hike a trail? Did you swim at a lake or a neighborhood swimming pool? Perhaps you hopped on your bike and went for a long ride. Maybe you played in the rain with a friend. One way or another, I’m sure you enjoyed your summer vacation while taking full advantage of the warm weather. Even in the mix of working summer jobs and internships or taking classes, there was still plenty of leisure time for nonsense. It would have been impossible for you to stay inside all day when the sun was beaming and time was all you had. I for one spent many of my summer days out and about. I was often in the pool or on the track. Ahh, Mother Nature.
Unfortunately, summer vacation is officially over. We are all back on campus, enduring the trials of classes, work, practices and other responsibilities. Time is no longer on our side. We have just barely begun, and already many of us are bombarded with an abundance of papers, projects and other assignments. Herein lies the problem. Is there any time left for fun?
Of course there is. Harding students are pretty creative when it comes to finding something fun to do. The campus is full of life; all you have to do is find it. After classes, I’m sure you have homework and lots of studying to do, but try to create time to relax. The best time to go and work out is 4 p.m. Not only can you break a sweat in the GAC, either working out in the student gym or playing racket ball, but you could also make a new friend. Intramurals have started up for the semester. Need a study break? Make your way to the intramural fields and watch the clubs scuffle it out in a variety of sports. Do you have a bicycle? Find a riding buddy and explore the night sky around 8 p.m. It’s relaxing and can be a lot of fun.
There are so many activities going on. Don’t be afraid to put your books down and move around. You only live once, and college will fly by in a couple of years. Go out and have a little enjoyment while making friends and memories that will last forever. In my opinion, relaxation promotes recovery and recovery promotes better focus for school work and study time.
I often abandon assignments to go on some random adventure on campus with friends. It usually results in good conversation, many laughs and even more memories. Don’t let summer’s end be a reason to lock yourself down. Continue to feel free. The fun is calling you.
