Aspirations, Ambitions, Tomatoes, To-mah-toes

Ever since lacrosse practices and final exams came to an end, there has been amble risk of me becoming lazy. So, before I convince myself that three months of self-reflection is adequate, here are a few things I strive to do before going back to school.

Visit China – This is actually going to happen in a couple days! Besides marveling at the World Expo in Shanghai, I’ll also be seeing my grandparents! Hopefully, lots of pictures will be taken. But (Ahem, warning: About to read lame political joke) since I don’t think communist states allow the internet, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to post too often. (End lame political joke. But seriously, some people have such biased opinions of China!) Whatever happens, it’s certainly gonna be an exuberant trip!

Read and Then Read Some More – Between lengthy airplane rides and quiet nights at home, I will definitely be curling up with a couple novels and monographs. You can never go wrong with learning a little more on European history or just anticipating the plot twist in Dan Brown’s stories. In fact, books would probably be my third favorite birthday present, behind cheesecake and a date with Blake Lively.

Finish A Portrait – I used to absolutely love drawing. It was almost an obsession. Sadly, college has kept me from sitting down with just a pencil and blank canvas. Art is definitely a passion I’d like to return to, so I’m gonna start (And finish!) the drawing of my friend that I’ve been meaning to do.

See Old Pals – There are some friends who I haven’t seen in over a year, but still talk to almost every day. While I can hear their voice over the phone, I have pretty much have forgotten what they look like. (Blame the short-term-memory-loss problems that I’ve convinced myself of having…) Hopefully I’ll be able to see them before we really lose touch!

Take My Vitamins – If only one factor compelled me to consume my daily requirements of Thiamine and Ergocalcifero, it’s that I bought my vitamins in chewable gummy form. It's all part of my plan to athletically improve for lacrosse. Of course, I should also exercise regularly, get sufficient sleep, and, hell, maybe even eat a tomato or two.

So what are your plans for the summer (Or winter, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere...)? Are you taking up anything new, or perhaps rekindling an old ardor?