Fall bucket list update
Two months ago, I joined with a group of my blogger friends to create our fall bucket lists, with a commitment to check in every month. Well, it’s that time again, so here’s the latest progress.
Health and fitness
1. Try a new workout.
Mission accomplished! I tried Orangetheory Fitness and loved it. If you’re interested in learning more about this high intensity interval training and my first impressions, you can read all about it here.
2. Go on at least one fall hike. This one was accomplished last month.
3. Fix up my exercise room (with Larry’s help).
Still not much progress here. We talked about it more. 🙂 And I took a before picture.
Joy
1. Spend one full week at Hawkes Landing. This one was accomplished last month.
2. Buy and put together a jigsaw puzzle.
Okay, I’ve made some progress, but this is hard! I originally wanted to have it done by Halloween. Now I’m thinking Halloween 2018. I am having fun with it though.
What it looks like now:
What it will look like by next October:
3. Weekly pumpkin sampling through November.
Mission accomplished! This one was fun.
Learning and growth
1. Create a So What? Now What? Facebook page. This was accomplished last month.
2. Learn one new blogging skill. This was accomplished last month.
3. Read Let Your Life Speak.
Mission accomplished! I finished the book and would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in the answer to this question: Is the life I am living the same as the life that wants to live in me?
Relationships
1. Research and plan a special activity for the granddaughters.
Mission accomplished! We went to afternoon tea at the Grand America Hotel. We had such a lovely afternoon. You can read all about it (and see photos) here.
2. Send three handwritten notes. Mission accomplished!
3. Reach out to my best friend from elementary school and junior high.
Not yet, but I will before next month’s report. That’s a promise!
That’s my report. I’d love to hear what you’ve been doing this fall. If you’re looking for some bucket list inspiration, check out the other lists in the link-up.
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I love seasonal bucket lists! I did a fall one last year, but this year was too involved in the downsizing to even notice it was fall. I was thinking I needed a winter list now that the move project is almost done. Will you be doing winter one as well? Are there “rules”? Like number, measurability, etc?
We’d love to have you join us Pat. No rules regarding what you put on your list–only that you start on 12/21 and report on your progress the 21st of each month after that.
JOIN US, Pat!!! No rules…I am the queen of fly by the sit of your pants. In fact, you don’t even have to do the updates, or can do as many/few as you like. If you are interested, please email me at mommyhon333@hotmail.com so I may add you to our email reminders. We will share our winter lists (and some of the girls are in Australia so it will be summer for them) on 12/21.
I love it! You’ve done so much from your list!!
Thanks Jamie. I made sure to choose activities that I would look forward to doing, and it worked!
Jigsaw puzzles are a big family love around here, but the game table we once used to build them on did not make it to our new home, so I’m a bit stymied on where to build one over the Thanksgiving holiday. Will continue to give it thought, as you’ve inspired me!
Had to smile at the photo of your workout room, with all of your race bibs. I have quite the collection as well, including all those heavy medals, and I’m perplexed on what to do with them all, as tossing them seems so drastic! I do look forward to seeing your exercise ‘after’ as I love, love, love Before and After photos!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I admit my puzzle’s a little in the way. I’m also looking for a better solution. As for the medals and bibs, my husband bought me a plaque with hooks on it for the medals and a clip for the bibs. I’m excited to put it to use. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
Oh, that puzzle!! You chose a lovely but terribly ambitious one to complete. I haven’t yet ordered my puzzle board but plan to with my next paycheck.
The book you mention looks very interesting. I need to be sure to add it to Goodreads. Currently reading something on finding my balance. HUGE undertaking for me!
Heading over to read about your tea party. What a lovely idea. Spending time with my grands this week. So thankful for it!
I’ve been questioning my choice on such a challenging puzzle for my first one in years, but now I’m committed–and actually enjoying it. I’d be interested to know the name of the book you are reading. I’m always looking for more balance in my life. 🙂
What a lovely balanced bucket list you have Christie and look how much you achieved! I love pumpkin so your pumpkin sampling would have been something I would enjoy. I am envious of you with your workout room – lucky you, we don’t have the space. Your granddaughters are lovely and isn’t it fun to spend special time with them. Jigsaws especially the one you are doing can be a test in patience that is for sure. I haven’t heard of Orangetheory Fitness but will read your post. Have a very happy Thanksgiving and thank you for linking up to #overthemoon 100th celebrations.
Thanks Sue. I was careful to choose items I looked forward to doing–some were not easy, but all were enjoyable.
Excellent! You have accomplished a lot and you should be proud. I may join you for the winter list. And, the book… sounds like one that I would benefit from… thanks for the tip!
Thanks Janis. You should definitely join us for winter!
Great accomplishments, Christie, and the afternoon tea is a lovely idea. Happy Thanksgiving to you from Canada! Ours was in October.
Thanks Natalie. I hope yours was happy as well!
Congratulations on your many accomplishments, Christie. I love your new Facebook Page. I am highly impressed that you can get all of this done while you are still working. That gives you ‘Rock Star status’ in my books! 🙂
Ah, thanks Donna. It helps to keep the list simple. ☺️
Looks like you did a great job on your list!
Thank you Dara!