Spring bucket list update #2
We’re two months into spring, and I’m feeling pretty good about the progress I’m making on my Spring Bucket List.
Health and fitness
1. Train for and complete the Utah Valley 10k.
Training is ongoing. My regular readers have seen the weekly updates as part of Friday Favorites. I have also secured a hotel room for the night before the race and purchased my race-day shoes. It’s getting close (less than three weeks)!
2. Complete the Orangetheory 8-week Transformation Challenge. This was accomplished last month. You can read all about it here.
3. Review the recurring monthly charges on my credit card, terminate those that are unnecessary, and redirect that money into savings (financial fitness).
Mission accomplished! I found two changes that I could discontinue, for a total of $37.02 monthly. Not a lot, but over the course of a year, I save $444.24.
Joy
1. Go back to Mazatlan for Larry’s birthday. This was accomplished last month. You can see photos here.
2. Purchase a new outfit using my online color analysis.
Mission accomplished! I cleaned out my closet and realized I needed new capris and spring shirts.
3. Try a fresh, new haircut. This was accomplished last month.
Learning and growth
1. Complete website audit and https transition.
Mission accomplished. With the help of MaAnna at BlogAid, this was relatively pain-free and educational. I ended up migrating to a new host and installing some plugins to help with security, caching, and backups. Taking those steps first made the actual transition to https a breeze. Every time I see that little green lock in front of my URL, I get a little jolt of joy!
2. Buy light kit and learn to use it.
Still nothing at all to report on this one.
3. Read a personal development book.
In progress. I’ve just about completed Secrets of RVing on Social Security, by Jerry Minchey, and I’m halfway through You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero.
Relationships
1. Be Kanyen’s Girls on the Run running buddy.
I registered for the race last month. Because of a scheduling mishap (not mine), I was not able to participate in the practice 5k, but am ready for the race coming up in less than two weeks.
2. Celebrate Keaton’s and Buddy’s graduations.
We attended a surprise party for Buddy’s graduation. The rest of the celebrating is coming up later this month.
3. Finalize plans for Larry’s 60th birthday family trip (to take place June 2019).
We decided on this beautiful rental property in Mazatlan. They take reservations one year out, so we will be finalizing that before my final Spring Bucket List report. Time to get passports for the children!
That’s my update: seven out of 12 items complete and four in progress. Only one item that hasn’t at least been started. It’s surprising how easy it is to tick things off the list when the activities are so much fun!
I’d love to hear what you’ve been doing this spring. Please share in the comments below, or if you have a bucket list, link up with us.
HI, Christie – I love how you focus on physical, intellectual, emotional, relationship and financial fitness. You are incredibly balanced and a true inspiration!
Ah, thank you Donna. I appreciate the encouraging words.
Well done on all fronts, Christie. Great savings found that you can put towards future fun experiences. The Utah Valley 10K course looks scenic and downhill, wow! Enjoy the rest of May!
Thanks Natalie. You too!
You introduced me to the idea of a seasonal list and checking things off. And you’re showing me truly how it’s done! Love all the completes. Congrats!! I think your insight into putting fun activities on the list is important…and one I’ll keep in mind for my summer list.
Thanks for the kind words Pat. Summertime should be a fun time, so I definitely recommend loading up your bucket list with things you look forward to doing.
Isn’t it satisfying to be able to check things off a list and see progress… good for you! I love that you have saved some easy money by removing unneeded services. Too many people just allow that to continue just because it’s easier.
It is satisfying, Janis. I let those services continue for much longer than I needed them. Then when I decided to terminate, the vendors did not make it easy to do so, but by then it was a matter of principle. I hope all is well with you and that you are enjoying your spring.
Wow, Christie! You’re doing great! I admire your health and fitness goals and the progress you’ve made. That takes determination and hard work, for sure! And hooray for new clothes, saving money, and travel! I’m off now to see where in the world Mazatlan is! Thanks for linking up! I enjoy reading all the updates!
Thanks for the encouragement, Michael Ann. One of my favorite things about Mazatlan is the stunning sunsets, and of course, the ocean, since I live in a land-locked state.
I think I am losing my mind. Have thought so for about 50 of my 60 years. But I remember reading your post and thought I remembered commenting. Have been out of town with a sick (adult) daughter and sick toddler grandbaby. Maybe I dreamed that I commented??
A birthday celebration in Mazatlan is my idea of a good time. And you inspired me (the first time I read this post) to take a close look at my recurring charges. Right now I am not working and really struggling between paychecks. I am afraid my charitable donations may have to be postponed for a bit.
My daughter gave me a light kit several years ago. I have found it to be just perfect for my uses and it was quite affordable on Amazon. This is the link: https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous/dp/B003WLY24O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527824484&sr=8-1&keywords=cowboy+light+kit
Looks like the price has gone up! But it has been a good kit!
What color analysis did you use? Love the outfit you purchased. That top is right up my alley.
I know that feeling Leslie! I’m pretty sure I lost my mind a long time ago. 🙂 It’s so easy to let those recurring charges just keep on recurring long after the service is needed. And they don’t usually make it that easy to turn it off, but it’s worth it. Thanks for the recommendation on the light kit. I did the color analysis online at http://www.style-yourself-confident.com. She has you submit photos and answer an online questionnaire. I was pleased with the process and the results.
Late commenting Christie but sounds like you’ve got your plans in order and are succeeding! Shared your post x 4 ♥
Thank you Dee! Unbelievably, it’s almost time to start the Summer Bucket List!