Spring 2020 bucket list – final report
Here we are at the end of spring. My how time flies! Do you ever wonder why? I can tell you. But however we got here so fast, we did…and today’s post is a final report on our Spring Bucket Lists. I hope you did everything you wanted to. Here’s how I did.
Health & fitness
1. Join Sue for her 7-Day Eat Healthy for Life Challenge. After that, I’ll set some related goals to carry me through spring.
Mission accomplished! I completed the challenge and thoroughly enjoyed it. From the challenge, I chose two goals to focus on for the remainder of the spring: 1) drink at least 16 ounces of water first thing in the morning–before my coffee! and 2) eat five servings of produce at least six days a week and a total of 30 servings throughout the week.
2. Work up to 3-mile runs. (I know, I know…you’ve heard that before.)
Not really. I am running/walking three miles at a time, but not going out often enough.
Joy
1. Increase my daily meditation to 20 minutes, whether that is one long session or two shorter ones.
Mission accomplished! More often that not, I’ve been meditating for 20 minutes in the mornings out on our patio. I love the fresh, cool morning air.
2. Clean out my closet and switch out my cold-weather clothes for the warm-weather ones. This may not sound joy inspiring to some of you, but I love getting the spring/summer clothes out.
Mission accomplished last month.
Growth & learning
1. Complete my jigsaw puzzle. (Yeah, you’ve seen this one on the list before too…and yes, it’s the same puzzle. Still not done.)
Mission accomplished last month. I even completed another puzzle, while I was on a roll!
2. Catch up on the BlogAid SEO tutorials.
No. This one was a bust.
Relationships
1. Close on our Southern Utah home and start furnishing it. If you wonder how this fits into the Relationships category, it’s a labor of love with my husband and the home we plan to someday retire in.
Mission accomplished! We have moved in, and we spent our first night here last night.
2. Schedule and hold a girls dinner with my sisters. March’s dinner went the way of COVID-19 social distancing. If restaurants don’t open before spring is over, we will have to make it a virtual date!
Mission accomplished last month.
Your turn
So, that’s 6-1/2 out of 8 for me. I’d love to hear what you did this spring and what your plans are for the summer. If you have a bucket list, link up with us below. Even if you don’t have a formal list, please share a couple of your activities in the comments.
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Congrats on your Spring accomplishments and your new home, Christie! It looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing your photos. #Summer2020funlist
Thank you Natalie. We are very pleased. I was a little anxious being so far away from the construction as it was happening, but with social distancing and sheltering in place, it was safer to follow the progress through technology. And it worked! Happy summer to you!
Welcome home!! What a beautiful space you have created. Glad you have moved in and begun enjoying this new chapter in life.
I have begun listening to Calm.com and moving toward meditating but my mind WANDERS!!! How do I stay focused on being unfocused? Will it get easier? I can’t imagine being able to meditate for 20 minutes. But you inspire me to try!
Thank you Leslie. It is fun to see it coming together. Building a home during a pandemic when we were 500 miles away was a little worrisome at times, but it all worked out.
I completely understand about the challenges of meditating. I do use guided meditation quite a bit, which helps. I’ve also let go of believing I have to be “unfocused” or completely relaxed to be meditating “right.” When I catch my mind wandering, I say or think the word “thinking,” then refocus on my breath. I don’t worry if this happens 100 times. Sometimes, I’ll repeat in my head, “Nowhere to go. Nothing to do. No one to be.” Also, sometimes I do loving kindness meditations, which in short, means I picture someone I love and repeat. “May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel at ease.” Then I move on to someone else, and repeat the process. I hope something in here helps. Stick with it. I do believe daily meditation has amazing benefits to mind and body.
Wishing you a happy summer, Leslie!
Congrats on all you managed to tick off your list and congrats on you new beautiful home!
Thank you Joanne. Take care!
I always find your bucket lists and accomplishments very inspiring, Christie. They are a great reminder to get out there, be active and move! Thank you for the motivation.
You’re welcome, Donna. Thank you for the kind words.
Hi Christie,
Congrats on the new abode…it looks fabulous! You seem to have been very successful in ticking off items on your spring list. So ready for summer here in NH, and it finally feels that way. Enjoying porch living and pond swimming…just wish we could see the kids…
Hello Nancy, and thank you. We’ve got a lot of work yet to do, but it’s starting to feel like home. The porch living and pond swimming sound lovely. I hope you get to see the kids soon. Take care!
You certainly made the most of your spring…and your new home looks lovely. I really must start the whole meditating thing…I really must… #MLSTL
Hello Joanne. I highly recommend meditating. Gradually, over time, I have noticed some real benefits. Enjoy whatever you are doing today!
Christie, You are very inspirational on how you did on your bucket list. I still struggle with meditation, yet I give it a go every day. Goosebumps on your first night in your home. It looks gorgeous. I count my blessings how I live in a beautiful part of the world. My biggest thrill was to finally hug my children and grandchildren. We still generally social distance when we get together. Thanks for sharing your update. xx
Thank you Erica. Meditation can be a struggle at times, but it’s worth the effort. Have you tried guided meditation? The most important thing (in my humble opinion) is to not be too hard on yourself. Just go with the flow. It’s a practice. I, too, live in a beautiful area. The mountains still take my breath away…and I’ve lived here all my life. Definitely something to be grateful for. And, of course, hugging the children and grandchildren. So glad you got to do that. Take care. Enjoy the season!
Hi Christie – love the new place – thanks for the sneak peak inside! And your Spring sounds like it was pretty darn good. Well done on finishing 2 jigsaws – quite an achievement! And on all your fitness goals being met.
Always love your positive and proactive posts xx #MLSTL
Hello Leanne. Thanks for the kind words. I enjoyed the jigsaws once I got in the swing of things. There has been so much going on around here, it was a nice, calming distraction. I hope all is well with you. Take care and enjoy!
Well done, Christie and congratulations on moving into your beautiful new home. The kitchen is just beautiful. I’m pleased you enjoyed the 7 Day Healthy Eating Challenge and took some goals away with you. Sounds like Spring was very productive for you despite COVID-19! Enjoy your Summer and thanks for sharing with us at #MLSTL. xx
Thank you Sue. We still have a lot to do to get fully settled in the house, but it’s already feeling like home. We are very happy with it. All things considered, spring treated us pretty well. Thank you for #MLSTL and the healthy eating challenge!
Yay, you did good!! Your house looks nice and I like the puzzle.
Thank you Dee! I hope all is well with you and yours.