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Now that I was able to go outside without a giant winter coat and see the sun for more than twenty minutes, I’m officially in spring mode. There’s a lot of nice parts about spring – blue skies, packing up all the winter gear, flowers blooming – but by far the best perk of the season is spring break.
Spring break is the best because it’s total relaxation. Have you ever noticed though that sometimes getting ready to relax can actually be pretty stressful? We’ve gone ahead and helped you out already with a complete guide to spring break, but if you’re looking for how to plan and spend your spring break in an even more low-key way, this is for you. While I can’t guarantee exactly the same spring break results, I’m just going to go ahead and assume you’ll still have a rocking time (maybe).
Stop Stressing About Location
Who cares where you go, as long as it's not here, amirite? Rather than comb through travel deals and boring things like flights and prices, use this gem of a website I just found: RandomCountry.com. You just click "Random Country" and that's exactly what it tells you. Yup, in one click you've decided on a place for spring break. You're welcome. Source: Shutterstock.comSimplify Packing...
If your mom is mad because she wants your room cleaned before you guys leave for spring break, but you haven't even thought about packing, fear not. Just pick up everything off the floor and throw it in your suitcase. It'll take about 15 seconds! Sure you run the risk that maybe you'll be missing some essential items of clothing, but let's be honest - there more than likely is a bathing suit buried in that mess somewhere. Source: Shutterstock.com...Or Just Don't Do It
Alternatively, pack nothing. Oh no, now I don't have to lug a heavy suitcase all around a crowded airport after all? I need to borrow clothes from my super fashionable roommate all week? Mom and Dad will have to take me shopping while we are on our London spring break trip? Basically, there's no way you lose here. Source: Shutterstock.comTaxi Cab Road Trip!
Want to take a road trip, but not super into the whole driving thing? We don't blame you - driving can be tiring (aka the opposite of spring break relaxation). Still take your road trip, but just take a taxi! Sure, the fare may get a little steep as you keep crossing state lines, but it's all worth it if you don't have to do the driving. Plus, what a fun story! Do make sure though that you get to control the radio (hey, it's the #1 rule of road trips!). Source: Shutterstock.comTag Along With A Group
There's been plenty of movies and television episodes about characters going on cool vacations, so if your friends didn't get their acts together to plan spring break, let them know you're totally joining a new group. It's easy enough for you - just hit up NetFlix and spend spring break with a new group of friends. Seriously, your "trip' to Hawaii with your new "friends" Zack, Kelly and Slater will probably be more awesome than an unorganized real trip. Source: Shutterstock.comCrank Up The Heat
So your parents put the kabosh on you actually going anywhere. Don't worry, you still have spring break options. Crank the heat up at home in order to get the toasty spring break environment. I mean, your parents probably had some kind of travel budget, right? So bumping up the heating bill is just a more convenient way to go about using those funds. They'll appreciate it. Source: Shutterstock.comDon't Move A Muscle
The best part about vacations is having other people wait on you. Well, who says you can't get that at home? Pay a small fee to your younger sibling to make sure that you don't have to do anything but relax during this week at home. Need more ice in your soda? Need that magazine from your room brought out to the backyard? Well, you've got someone to do that. Hey, you're giving him valuable work skills, too! Source: Shutterstock.comHang By The Pool
You won't have to lie when you tell your friends you hung out by the pool all spring break. Just skip the part where the "pool" you're referring to means "kid-sized" and "inflatable" and "in my backyard." Your parents should just be glad you didn't go through with Plan A to get an in-ground pool installed just for your spring break enjoyment. Source: Shutterstock.comMake Sure There Are Photos
Actually traveling is totally stressful, but if you have picture proof you were somewhere else, you can basically build some memories about your vacation (read: lie about it). Spend your week off doing a little Photoshop work. Here is what I will be showing my friends when they want to see proof of my spring break vacation. I'm not sure how to get much more convincing than that. I think I may have even convinced myself I was at the beach! Source: Shutterstock.com (and me)Make Spring Break Last
It's called "spring break," not "one week in spring break." Really commit to relaxing this season. There's no need to do some rushed planning, because you've got weeks to just kick back and relax. Your teachers will totally understand that you're just obeying the name of the holiday. Source: Shutterstock.comWhat do you have planned for spring break this year? Are you excited about it? Has the planning been stressful? Tell me in the comments.
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