July is always my favorite month, because I love summer, and July feels like the summer-iest. And because Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. However, I've been a little bummed out lately. I had to sell my tickets to 2 concerts that I really wanted to go to, and just ate the cost of another one due to heavy rain. I've been wanting to go to see the hot air balloon festival since last year (when it got rained out), and while I was able to attend this year, they weren't able to fly the balloons due to high winds. (However, they DID fly the day before AND after... just not the day I was there.)
Really I should just be happy I was able to sell instead of whine about how I didn't get to go. And that even though they didn't fly the balloons, I did get to see and hear Pat Benatar perform live and she still sounds amazing. I had a great time at the beach with friends and enjoyed a brunch with other friends that I haven't seen in months. I was able to break even playing penny slots at the casinos in Atlantic City for Blue's birthday last weekend.
Yes, I think that last one is my favorite.
I obviously need to readjust my perspective. Especially since I just realized that I've almost completed my summer bucket list already!
Summer Bucket List
Go Camping/river tubing- DONE!
Check out Brew at the Zoo: Yup!
Attend a Phillies game: Yes, and they lost! Boooo!
Attend at least 2 concerts (tickets purchased!): Saw 3! U2, Train and Pat Benatar!
Participate in Erin's 7.0 Book Challenge (7/1-10/31): 2/10 complete, working on 2 more
Visit the NJ State Fair: No, because there was a shooting on the first day and after that I didn't want to go.
Go sailing: Check!
Go to the beach at least 3 times: Went twice and #3 is scheduled for mid-month!
Complete at least 5 goals from my 101 list: Totally forgot about this... time to get on it!
Go to the beach at least 3 times: Went twice and #3 is scheduled for mid-month!
Complete at least 5 goals from my 101 list: Totally forgot about this... time to get on it!
Attend at least one food festival: Planned for next week!
Watch fireworks: yes, on the 4th of July and last weekend at the balloon festival!
Complete the 30-Day De-Clutter Challenge: Didn't do it in 30 consecutive days, but I did it!
Complete the 30-Day De-Clutter Challenge: Didn't do it in 30 consecutive days, but I did it!
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OK I'm pretty horrified that there was a shooting at the fair and I didn't hear about it. When was this? I'm upset that something like that wasn't so present in the news that I couldn't have missed it. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWhich food fest are you going to?
Sorry about the cancelled plans and the finicky weather. I've been to a bunch of Balloonfests and only one year did the balloons really fly. It's hit or miss :/
You're doing Ah-Mazing! on your list! July used to be my favorite month, it's probably still 2nd! I don't blame you for not wanting to go after the shooting. That is so scary & sad!
ReplyDeleteFreaking people shooting people ruin everything. Enough. Put the guns down.
ReplyDeleteYou're killing it otherwise! Sorry I am unable to rendezvous with you on the beach!
sometimes saying i should be happy about this instead of whining is easier said than done. sometimes whining is good for the soul until you can get over it lol.
ReplyDeletei can't believe there was a shooting at the fair! what the heck? after what happened in ohio i'm just gonna stay away from fairs (i've never been to the KY one so i should be fine). jeepers.