Summer bucket list final report
Time has run out on summer and, therefore, on my summer bucket list. I accomplished quite a bit and had a lot of fun. I did not check everything off the list, but hey, there’s always next year!
Health and fitness
1.Go on at least three EMI Health wellness hikes (for a total of 10 since the challenge started), with one of those being in the difficult category.
I exceeded the goal for number of hikes the first month, but I never tackled one in the difficult category. I had grand plans to do it last Sunday. I even had the hike picked out, but I couldn’t find a hiking buddy and the weather conditions were not ideal, so I didn’t make it. We’ll call this one a partial victory.
2.Have all of my outstanding preventive exams (mole check, vision, dental, and mammogram).
Mission accomplished! I’m good for another year.
3.Visit the Farmer’s Market. This goal was accomplished last month.
Joy
1.Attend a live performance of some kind.
This was a fail, and I can’t really say why. I just never got around to it. On the other hand, last Sunday, my husband and I did go to the RV Show. We looked at brand new RVs of all shapes and sizes and dreamed of our retirement plan to travel the United States in a motorhome.
2.Read a book for pleasure. This goal was accomplished times three last month.
3.Spend at least 15 minutes outdoors daily.
While I wasn’t perfect on this one, I think did pretty well. I definitely spent more time outdoors than I would have had I not made a conscious decision to do so. In the end, I spent at least 15 minutes outdoors on 79 of the 92 days of summer.
Learning and growth
1.Work with a life coach. This goal was accomplished last month.
2.Take the BlogAid DIY SEO course.
Mission accomplished! I learned a lot and made some fixes to my site.
3.Study French for 90 minutes a week.
As I mentioned early on, I decided to postpone this item. I had my hands full with the other two learning goals.
Relationships
1.Go on our annual girls trip. This was accomplished last month. You can read more about girls trip and see pictures here.
2.Go on our annual family Bear Lake trip. This goal was accomplished last month. You can see pictures here.
3.Send three cards to friends or extended family on occasions other than birthdays and holidays.
Mission accomplished! At least I have written the three cards and sent two. I will deliver the third one in person tomorrow.
Goodbye for now
That’s it for my summer bucket list. By my calculations, I completed eight, partially completed (or substituted) three, and postponed one. What’s that, an A- or B+? In all seriousness, it was a great summer, and I’m glad I had the bucket list to guide me in completing some activities I might otherwise have missed out on. I will be taking a break from the bucket list link-up this fall, but I hope to be back strong for winter. Happy fall, y’all!
Your turn
- What’s on your fall bucket list (or spring, if you’re across the world from me)?
- What’s one thing you’ve never tried but would like to and one thing you’re glad you tried but won’t do again?
- Check out the fun bucket lists of some other bloggers using the blue button below. Feel free to link up your list as well.
You did so well on your summer list. I like the combination of activities too. I’ve just created my first ever list for autumn / fall and on reflection it’s probably all too much fun (except losing seven pounds).
I think your list is spot-on Gail. Bucket lists (to me at least) should be about doing things you really want to do. If you’re not enjoying yourself, what’s the point? So have fun with it–and good luck with the weight loss. Happy fall!
Christie – I love your bucket list. Seems you had a great time checking things off the list – and made good progress. I had a to-do list for house projects but otherwise didn’t articulate other ‘hopes’ for the summer in any kind of order. I rode my bike often, gardened, took a few road trips, and got all of my health checkups taken care of – all things that would have gone on a list. For fall I think I’ll create a bucket list….stay tuned
Janet, it sounds as if you had a list of sorts in your head, if not on paper, for summer. If you do create a fall bucket list, feel free to come back here and link up with these wonderful ladies!
Congratulations for doing so well on you summer bucket list. I’ve been in denial about Autumn so I do not have a bucket list for it …. yet!
It’s hard to wrap my head around fall when it’s been so warm here, but the last two evenings have cooled off considerably, so maybe fall really is here.
Well done with your summer bucket list, Christie! Enjoy fall and will see you again for the winter list link-up.
Thanks Natalie. Happy fall!
Nicely done, Christie! Good for you! I may need to add “go outside” to my list for fall. I love being outside once I’m there, but thinking to get up and GO outside doesn’t always happen. Since our temps have been falling a bit, I HAVE enjoyed some mornings on the porch. It’s a nice way to start the day. We’re excited about getting outdoors and doing some camping and hiking over the next couple of months, and I’m SO looking forward to that! I understand about taking a break from the lists thing. I pretty much did that over the summer. Enjoy! I’ll keep an eye out for your winter list.
That’s how I am too, Michael, not always thinking about going outside. This year we did fix up our back patio and bought new furniture, so that helped. We also had a lot of smoke in the air from surrounding fires, which did not help. What we really need is rain. I hope you have so much fun camping and hiking this fall. Enjoy!
Congrats, well done!!
Thanks Dee!
That’s awesome that you completed so much of your bucket list. What do I hope to accomplish this fall? Get back on the treadmill or some other exercise program once the fall garden chores are complete. Renovate my living room. Spend time daily bible journaling.
Those sound like great goals, Amy. I’ve been trying to adjust to the treadmill, so I can continue running through the winter. I’ll be honest, I’m struggling a little with that. I don’t feel as balanced on the treadmill as I do on the ground once I hit running speeds. Still it’s nice to have an indoor option. Good luck on the living room renovation. Perhaps you’ll share photos with us. Happy fall!
I always enjoy reading about your seasonal bucket list, Christie and you certainly have achieved a lot in Summer. I like the idea of 15 minutes outside daily. Sometimes it can be easy to get caught up and not even get out of the front door. Great job on the health and fitness and I also think including Joy as a category is excellent. Have a lovely Fall and enjoy the glorious colours of the leaves. They always fill me with Joy. xx
Thank you Sue. It has been an full and productive summer. I am looking forward to an abundant and joyous fall as well. Happy spring to you!
I always think it’s super helpful to have these goal written down. Otherwise the summer goes by in a flash!!
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Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
The seasons do fly by, especially summer, it seems. I hope yours was wonderful. Happy fall!
Bravo on your summer activities and accomplishments. Fall or winter might be a good time to work on your French when the weather is less conducive to time outdoors. I want to practice my Spanish but find I am somewhere between the beginning courses and the intermediate courses. I understand a lot but don’t always speak correctly.
Would love to go to an RV show. I miss camping from my childhood days and RVs seem to take camping to a whole new level. Love seeing how cleverly the space is used in an RV. Fun!!
We will miss you this fall but hope you will be back with a sensational winter bucket list! XO
Thanks Leslie. It was a good summer. I feel about my French like you do Spanish. I’d love to get more fluent with it. The RVs were great. Seriously, there like a house of wheels these days–two baths, a king-size bed, and a washer/dryer in some! Enjoy your fall. I will be checking in on everyone’s activities!