Fall 2021 bucket list – update 2
Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”
~Lauren DeStefano
We are two months into fall, and you can feel winter waiting in the wings. In my mind, Thanksgiving is the last hurrah of fall. Then mentally, I shift to winter. So I best be getting on with my fall bucket list.
For this season’s bucket list, I took my inspiration from my fellow bloggers. I read their lists and jotted down the activities that spoke to me…not necessarily the same activities, but similar things inspired by what they were doing.
1. Go to a live performance of some type.
Mission accomplished! We saw The Greatest Snowman at Desert Star Playhouse with some of the children and grandchildren. A good time was had by all.
Inspired by https://outandback.live/2021/09/autumn-adventures-2021-september/
2. Bake something.
Mission accomplished! I baked this crustless cauliflower quiche…one of my favorite recipes…and some brownies (from a box…but they were still delicious…please don’t judge).
Inspired by https://outandback.live/2021/09/autumn-adventures-2021-september/
3. See a movie in a theater.
Mission accomplished last month.
Inspired by https://shootingstarsmag.net/fall-2021-bucket-list/
4. Eat a caramel apple.
Mission accomplished last month.
Inspired by https://shootingstarsmag.net/fall-2021-bucket-list/
5. Fall hike at Zion National Park.
As I mentioned last month, this one is probably a bust…maybe next year.
Inspired by https://onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.com/my-autumn-2021-bucket-list/
6. Participate in the Orangetheory Fitness transformation challenge.
Mission accomplished…sort of. I signed up, got my initial In Body Scan, and then promptly caught a cold. I didn’t think my fellow gym-goers would appreciate my sharing those germs, so I wasn’t able to do the Orangetheory Fitness workouts for a week. Shortly after that, we took a week’s vacation, so I couldn’t meet the workout goal…and therefore, didn’t officially complete the challenge. I did, however, do as many workouts as I was able and had my second scan. The improvements were small, but noticeable, so I’m calling this one a success.
Inspired by https://onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.com/my-autumn-2021-bucket-list/
7. Take in the outdoors, enjoy the leaves—whether that is a drive or nature walk.
Mission accomplished last month. And I have taken advantage of the recent mild weather to walk and enjoy nature this month as well.
Inspired by https://familyloveinspirationeducation.wordpress.com/2021/09/22/autumn-bucket-list-2021/
8. Coffee or lunch date with each of my daughters.
In progress. I’ve had lunch with two of my daughters so far. One more to go. Jessi and I went to Ice Haus, and Ashley and I went to JINYAN Ramen Bar. I failed to take a single photo of the food or the family on either occasion. You’re going to have to take my word for it.
Inspired by https://familyloveinspirationeducation.wordpress.com/2021/09/22/autumn-bucket-list-2021/
9. Finish my jigsaw puzzle.
Mission accomplished! I did take a photo of this accomplishment. Though the quality of the photo leaves something to be desired, the puzzle turned out lovely.
Inspired by https://www.myslicesoflife.com/2021/09/fall-bucket-list-2021.html
10. Take a week off work and spend it in Southern Utah with Larry.
Mission accomplished last month.
Inspired by https://www.myslicesoflife.com/2021/09/fall-bucket-list-2021.html
Your turn
That’s how I’ve spent the fall so far. By my count, I’ve accomplished eight of my 10 planned activities, and one more is in progress. Not bad. What about you? Whichever season you are experiencing, I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to and what you have planned for the coming month. Please do share.
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I’d never judge anyone for using a boxed brownie mix. I feel I need to make that clear. You’ve done fun things. We got the ductwork in the house professionally cleaned last week, so you can see what passes for excitement around here.
Thank you Ally! Even brownies from a box make the house smell divine…which is one of the things I love about baking in the fall…the ambience it creates. Clean ductwork is pretty exciting too though. I’m only partly kidding. I love checking things like that off the list.
Hi Christie – it looks like you’re ticking things off the bucket list at a rapid rate. Well done on finishing the jigsaw (it looks like a beautiful one to do). It must be so nice for you to be able to be out and about again and able to do some of the things that would have felt un-doable a year ago with the pandemic and lockdowns.
Hello Leanne. It was a fun jigsaw. All the blue was a little challenging, but that makes it all the more satisfying when you complete it. And you’re right, it has been nice to get out a little more. I hope you are having a happy spring.
Nice job sis! The play at Desert Star sounded like a fun one! Mark and I still haven’t been back since the pandemic, we need to. The food looked good too. The only brownies I make any more are Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate chip. They are just as good as homemade and way easier.
Thank you sister. We did have fun at Desert Star. It was a little early for us to be watching the Christmas play, but that’s what they were performing! And yes, the boxed brownies tasted good to us. We ate every one!
Awesome accomplishments, Christie. I’ve recently completed a few items that our on your list. It felt great to attend Live Theatre again!
Thanks Donna. I have to agree with you. Going to live theatre was fun and felt like a milestone.
Fabulous! That quiche looks great and the brownies yummy! Fingers crossed for a fall hike in Zion next year… I bet its gorgeous that time of year.
The baked goods were yummy. The quiche is in my regular rotation. The brownies were a fun treat. I am hoping for a trip to Zion next fall. We have our lifetime pass purchased, so fingers crossed!
Bravo!! Well done. And brownies from a box are delicious. And nothing to apologize for, in my book. We made them from scratch because we didn’t have a box back in the day. Which reminds me…I have a box of brownie mix in the cupboard!!
What a cute puzzle. That turtle/tortoise is just popping out of it. Love the colors. I imagine that was quite a challenge. I wish I could get PC to do a puzzle with me. Once we get home from our moms’ houses (leaving Thursday) and get the newest grandbaby born, I am going to try again with him.
Glad you dates are going well with the grands. I have wanted to take my littles to see Encanto but mom and dad are still so worried about Covid. And Lucia and Camila stay sick so I understand why. Hoping maybe after Christmas we can do a real movie at the theater. My oldest daughter has asked that I take my oldest grand to see West Side Story. I am thrilled!!
How wonderful to be able to take in a live performance again. We enjoyed the movie version of that musical. Haven’t even checked to see if your playhouse is still a thing. Our Covid numbers are up by 600 cases since yesterday. UGH.
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We ate too much and it was delicious. Every sinful calorie. Can’t seem to get back to exercising lately. Maybe in January??
The puzzle was quite a challenge, but also fun and rewarding when I finished it. Larry doesn’t do the puzzles with me either. It’s not his thing, and I use it for my quiet me time.
Travel safe. Congratulations on the new grandbaby about to make an entrance into this world. It’s been a while since we had a baby in the family–a grandbaby at least. I have three nieces that are all expecting in the next six months–one is having twins!
We did have a fabulous Thanksgiving. We ate too much as well, laughed, and visited. Now on to Christmas!