Summer bucket list update #1
Summer is one third of the way over. (Say it a’int so!) Time is slipping by quickly, so we better check in on our Summer Bucket List to make certain we do the things we really want to do before it’s over. Here’s my list, along with updates on any progress.
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 have actually gone on five hikes in the past month, none of which fell in the difficult category, but all of which were glorious.
2.Have all of my outstanding preventive exams (mole check, vision, dental, and mammogram).
I had my mole check, vision exam, and mammogram all within two days. (I’ll spare you the photos.) I have an appointment for my dental exam and cleaning in August.
3.Visit the Farmer’s Market.
Nothing yet, but this is definitely on my radar.
Joy
1.Attend a live performance of some kind.
Not yet. I have been watching the local paper for events near me. I better step it up and get some tickets, or I won’t accomplish this before the summer is out.
2.Read a book for pleasure.
Mission accomplished. I went to the bookstore and got so excited I bought four books! I have read one, Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine. This book was completely fine; in fact, it was amazing!
3.Spend at least 15 minutes outdoors daily.
While I haven’t been perfect on this one, I have done well. So far, there have been just three days when I didn’t get my 15 minutes of nature time.
Learning and growth
1.Work with a life coach.
In progress. I’m working with Allison Task. Watch for more on this in future posts.
2.Take the BlogAid DIY SEO course.
In progress. I’m working my way through the tutorials now and making some tweaks to my blog as a result. I highly recommend the course.
3.Study French for 90 minutes a week.
I’m rethinking this one. Turns out working with a life coach and taking the BlogAid DIY SEO course come with homework, and I may have overloaded my learning goals for summer. I am taking moments here and there to read a little French or work through a lesson on Kwiziq or Duolingo, but I’m not putting in anywhere near 90 minutes a week—maybe half that.
Relationships
1.Go on our annual girls trip.
Coming next week.
2.Go on our annual family Bear Lake trip.
Coming in August.
3.Send three cards to friends or extended family on occasions other than birthdays and holidays.
In progress — I’ve sent one so far, which puts me on target for three in three months.
Your turn
- Do you have a bucket list?
- Whether you have a formal bucket list or not, share with us at least one thing you’d like to do this summer.
- Check out the fun bucket lists of some other bloggers using the blue button below. Feel free to link up your list as well.
I loved Eleanor too! The author was recently featured at a talk and book signing in my area. Unfortunately, I was traveling and couldn’t attend but the rest of my book club did and said that the event was outstanding! I borrowed Eleanore from the library so I had to give her back, but she will remain in my heart… quirks and all.
Oh yes, Eleanor is in my heart to stay also. I bought the book, but rather than leave her languishing on my shelf, I plan to pass her on, so others can enjoy her too.
Christie, Great update on your summer bucket items. I need to do my own…. where is the summer flying away to? I’m putting Eleanor on my reading list! Noted a Brene Brown… I’ve heard of that author….have you read others? Which should I try?
Thanks Pat. I definitely recommend Eleanor for fiction and anything by Brene Brown for nonfiction. You might want to start with The Gifts of Imperfection. The others build on that one; although any one of her books can stand on its own. Happy reading!
You’re doing great, Christie! I love the photo of the green rolling hills and the smiles you and your hiking friends had. I hopped over to Allison Task’s site. Looks like you’ve got a highly successful life coach. Keep enjoying summer!
Thanks Natalie. I’ve been on some really beautiful hikes this summer. Allison has been great to work with. All in all, I’m happy with what I’ve been doing. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Great job on all of your goals! You’re doing really well. I want to read Eleanor Oliphant, so I’m glad to hear you liked that one. 🙂 I really should look into an SEO course or something. I’ve been trying to focus on it more for my blog.
-lauren
Thanks Lauren. I would definitely recommend Eleanor Oliphant and the BlogAid SEO course. The course is a series of recorded tutuorials with step-by-step instructions. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Hi Christie
I don’t have a formal summer bucket list but have been very busy these days. I just started reading Eleanor Oliphant. I’m also reading Writing Down the Bones. I’ve been getting regular hikes in and riding my bike.
You might try waiting until the winter months studying French. Curled up by the fire with a nice glass of French wine
Bonjour
Laura
Hello Laura! I hope you enjoy Eleanor Oliphant as much as I did. I’m going to check out Writing Down the Bones. That’s wonderful advice to save the French for winter, a fireplace and wine. Merci.
I love BlogAid!!!!! MaAnna helped my blog SOOOO much!
MaAnna is my hero. I am technologically challenged and was more than a little intimidated, but MaAnna showed me the way and continues to with the Tuesday Tips.
Still a month behind Christie but I’m catching up! I see you were able to complete some of the things on your list and I have no doubt you will accomplish all that you want to do. The SEO course sounds interesting as does the French class. To answer your question, no I do not have a bucket list. The one thing I did do is get away from home this summer for about 6 weeks or so. Spent time at the beach house. Enjoyed time with friends, family and especially the grandbabies ♥
It’s great that you had the chance to get away this summer and spend time with family and friends. I did miss you, and I appreciate you taking the time to go back and read, and comment on, the blogs you missed while you were away. I’m still plugging away at the SEO course and learning a lot. I decided to postpone the French practice, as I was feeling overwhelmed with the number of new things I was putting into my day and my brain. I hope you are enjoying these last few weeks of summer. Here comes fall!