Why Don't We Just Dance

The thoughts of summer three days away has me bouncing off the walls and pushing through the stress of finals. I've been listening to summer-y country music all day and I can't help but want to dance. Three more days, two more finals, and then I'll be free to enjoy the sun, pool, and friends.

I was listening to Why Don't We Just Dance by Josh Turner earlier and I couldn't help but think that everyone is all too serious. We're in college, this is our last hurrah of fun before the realities of the real world hit. Yes, it requires some sort of determination and focus but there's no need to let it affect your mood so much you can't have fun. It's almost summer time. Even if you have summer school, or an internship, or a job to do this summer, ENJOY IT. Laugh, dance, joke, smile, play, flirt, drink, go crazy.

All too often we rely on another person to give us happiness. Yes they can add to your own happiness but you won't be truly happy with someone until you can be happy alone doing your own thing first. You can't be loved until you love yourself, it's true. Enjoy yourself, you don't have to find someone to spend the rest of your life with right now. Don't make it a goal- just let it happen.

Be Bold.
Flirt with that guy/girl you've had your eye on all semester.
Sing karaoke at a bar.
Complement a stranger.
Do something daring and don't regret it.
Walk with your head high.
Learn how to breakdance.
Jump in puddles on a rainy day.
Ignore what people say about you.
Dance with a stranger.
Take a spontaneous roadtrip.
Wear that bikini you've been afraid to put on all semester with pride.
Be you.

It's amazing how much happier you'll be.