This summer I spent a lot of time at the beach, soaking up the sun and splashing in the waves.I went on a road trip with my friends and visited some amazing national parks.My family and I went camping in the mountains and hiked to some breathtaking waterfalls.I took up a new hobby this summer - surfing, and spent hours catching waves and improving my skills.I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, listening to their stories and learning about our family history.I volunteered at a local animal shelter and helped take care of the adorable dogs and cats.I worked on my fitness goals this summer, going for runs in the park and attending yoga classes.I attended a music festival with my friends and danced the night away under the stars.I finally learned how to cook some new recipes and hosted a few dinner parties for my friends.I read a lot of books this summer and discovered some amazing new authors and genres.