I did...
- Create a viable work-from-home space. This was probably the first accomplishment, because it was more of a necessity than a desire.
- Read more. I read nearly 20 books in Spring!
- Spring Clean my apartment. I switched over my wardrobe (another necessity, but still), decluttered 2/3 hall closets, organized the kitchen, bathroom cabinets and a few other "trouble" areas, cleaned appliances, etc. So yes, I'd call this a success, even if I did it slowly!
- Make 5 recipes. I'm sure I did this, though I clearly did not keep very good track of it!
- I didn't complete it, but I did start and work on my puzzle.
- Take more walks with Blue. Unless you count walks to see the sunset which I don't, because it was quite close and not the walk through the state park that I was imagining.
- Play more games. We started off strong with this one, but as the weather warmed up we spent more time on the deck, reading.
- As the weather has got nicer I met with my Mountain Mamas for sunsets and happy hours more regularly, and TBH it's much nicer meeting with friends in person than via Zoom!
- Utilize What I Have Or Get Rid Of It... I'm not sure what I was thinking of when I added this to my bucket list other than it sounded like a really great idea, so I can't say I really worked on this one.
- I don't think I printed a single picture or even opened my scrapbook.
So I "accomplished" literally half. Accomplished is the wrong word- these weren't really goals as much as things I "hoped" I could do during spring. That just goes to show what was and wasn't working for me! Things that maybe sounded good but I really had no interest in doing (and could no longer use "no time" as an excuse!). And that's okay. But that doesn't mean that I'm not going to keep making lists and keep "hoping" to do more things in the future! So without further ado, here's my Summer Bucket List!
- Try a new food. Is this the year I can definitely say if I love (or hate) oysters? Maybe learn how to suck a crawfish head (even typing that out makes me slightly squeamish!)
- Go on a day trip.
- Learn how to make a new cocktail or sangria.
- Check out a new brewery or winery. Socially distanced, obvi.
Watch an outdoor movie. UGH. I saw a few new places offering drive-in movies, which is something that I've been wanting to do for awhile (and has been on multiple of my 101 in 1001 lists), but they're all sold out!
- Get a pedicure. I can (and do) do my own at home. I have a "thing" about going outside in open toe shoes with "naked" toenails, as in I won't do it. But there's something so nice about getting them done "professionally," and so many more colors to choose from!
- Go to the beach? Yes, question mark. I've heard people have been "actin' a fool" down the shore, and I can't deal with any tomfoolery.
- Eat a fresh lobster roll. We were going to go in search of one this weekend (possible near the beach!) but we have to see if the weather will cooperate.
- More deck reading. All the deck reading. It's my favorite summer activity! You can see what's on my Summer TBR here!
- Go glamping? Yup, another intentional question mark. So every year, me and 10-12 of my friends go glamping. It's basically the only time this group of friends get together- and it's tradition (they've been doing it for about 15 years, I just joined in the last 5)! We always go to the same place, and the same weekend every year- the one right after 4th of July. Well last year (read: before this pandemic madness), they decided they wanted to switch things up. So one of them who always goes to an outdoor "resort" later that month invited us along and changed her usual dates so it syncs with when we'd normally go. Everyone accepted. *SIGH* As of now, the resort doesn't know if it's "amenities" (meaning: pool, water park, and restaurants) will be open. But even if they are, I'm not sure I want to share a living space with 9-11 other individuals right now.
Anyway, there you have it! Some more likely than others, but gotta keep fingers crossed that we WILL get through this and come through safely on the other side, am I right? I'm also still WFH, and that will likely change toward the end of July... and honestly I'm not mad about it. I've never actually erred on the side of caution until now, so this is a weird feeling for me, but I'm definitely in the "better to be safe than sorry" camp.
What's on your Summer Bucket List?
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