Too cool for school? I sincerely hope not!
It’s that time of the year again! School is back in session tomorrow Monday, August 30th, 2021!
Summer is officially over (I know, I know, let it out, it’s okay) and it’s time to put those margaritas and sunshades down and pick those heavy book bags back up that will absolutely give you back pain in a few years. Get ready to see those friends you’ve been ignoring all summer again, and to introduce yourself to your classmates as if you haven’t known them for 100 years already. If you’re a parent, I hope you’re ready to drop your kid off at school and watch them wail at you from the gate to the place that will be their second home for the rest of the year. And teachers? Good luck.
But hey! It’s not all bad. We polled a few of Barton Point’s residents and here’s what they had to say about the benefits of going back to school:
College parties.
Hey, don’t look at us! We all know what happens at college parties. We’ve been there, done that. Just have fun and be safe.
Fall.
And don’t we all love fall? Word’s getting around that BEAN, our cozy, local coffee shop, is already starting to sell their signature fall drinks. Apple pie tea? Maple cinnamon latte? Sign me up! THE SWEET SPOT, our gorgeous little bakery, is starting to put out some of their fall staples like the pumpkin spice muffins we all know and love, and their carrot cupcakes that I survived on last year. Even THE RAILWAY TAVERN and DIRTY MARTINI are starting to put out some special fall cocktails like an Apple Bourbon Fizz and a Pumpkin Pie Martini that will knock you down. (You can also get these in their non-alcoholic version and I promise you, they will hit the spot).
Reinvention.
Every day is a new chance to reinvent yourself, and what better time to start than the first day back to school, right? Get a new look at VIVIENNE’S BEAUTY BAR or at JONNIE’S, get your first week outfits ready at the mall, maybe the BOARDWALK BOUTIQUE, or if you’re looking for some vintage, thrifted pieces you can make your own, TRIED AND TRUSTED is the way to go! Be like miss Quinn Fabray at the beginning of season 3 and show up to school completely unrecognizable.
Homework.
Hey, some people enjoy it.
Routine.
“What day is it? What month are we in? Who are we?” Students and teachers alike all throughout Barton Point say “no more!” Routine is good. Routine means structure. We’re all waking up at 7 am and driving to class in our PJ’s again. Isn’t that great?
However, remember! While going back to school can be an exciting time for some, it can be really difficult for others. Make sure you take care of yourself and your mental health, and take breaks when you need to! The best piece of advice I ever received from a teacher was that the work will always be there when you get back. Go to the movies! Go on that date! Go out with your friends! Take a few hours to yourself, or take as much time as you need to for yourself, and I can assure you, you’ll have time to study, or work, or grade papers later.
The Barton Chronicle has paired up with BEAN, THE SWEET SPOT, THE RAILWAY TAVERN, DIRTY MARTINI, VIVIENNE’S BEAUTY BAR, JONNIE’S, BOARDWALK BOUTIQUE, and TRIED & TRUSTED to give you a 15% discount in your next purchase. All you have to do is show them this article.*
*Promotion valid from August 29th, 2021 through September 30th, 2021 to be used only once at every shop mentioned.
Tonight, there’ll be a showing of THE BREAKFAST CLUB, followed by FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF at the Backyard Theater, so head down! Free popcorn for all!
