I had an entirely different post planned for today and then I woke up thinking about Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day. I am not sure why I thought of this poem today… perhaps because we have been having a stretch of summer-like days, or perhaps because it is a long weekend and the “unofficial start of summer”… anyways I was thinking about “what else should I have done” and suddenly a summer bucket list was born!
Getting lost is not a waste of time. — Unknown
That little quote is most certainly true! Not wasting time this summer also seems importune… because how many summers might I have left? 10? 15? 20? More? However many, I can tell you it is not enough… so I am setting some intentions… ones I hope I can get lost in… and waste no time!
- Be a tourist in my town… at least once!
- Opt for more porch time!!
- Make some summer play lists… I am thinking a motivating weeding play list will do wonders! And a new Summery Happy Hour play list will be so fun!
- Learn something new… and then learn something else new!
- Reread some favorite books… I am thinking A Gentleman in Moscow, 4321, and Charlotte’s Web!
- Make ice cream!
- Make s’mores!
- Revisit Meadowcroft Rock Shelter and Ohiopyle
- Try a few new restaurants!
- Schedule a few “technology break” days!
I am kind of excited about this list… it feels both manageable and challenging! I will check back in on this list Labor Day weekend to see how I did!
Have a great weekend everyone! See you all back here on Tuesday with my May word update!
That is a very nice list! I did something (a little bit) new to me. I was craving something good (I have to grocery shop tomorrow) so I looked in my pantry, found the ingredients for no-bake-cookies, and have just put the cookies in the refrigerator to chill. Chocolate, coconut, and oatmeal were just the things to satisfy my need for something good. I’ll be learning something else new over the weekend (and maybe re-listening to Charlotte’s Web). Thanks for some great suggestions and motivation! I hope your weekend is a good one!
What a great idea. I do make an annual summer reading list, a throw-back to my work days when my summer work schedule was lighter. I wish you all the success with your summer bucket list.
Great list Kat! I’ve been to Meadowcroft and it is such a cool place. The day we were there was rainy and on the chilly side, but we had the place to ourselves!! I’ve never heard of Ohiopyle, but that looks really nice. Have fun!
I just picked up a brochure for Meadowcroft. It’s a couple hours away for me, but looks interesting!
I I love that you woke up with Mary Oliver speaking to you—and I love even more how you heard her. Really heard her (And this whole post certainly dovetails beautifully with your word…!)
This is such a great list! I was just thinking the other day that I’d love to make ice cream at home, so perhaps it’s time to get the ice cream attachment for my stand mixer. Can’t wait to hear what you do to be a tourist at home — we have a lot of fun things to do around the ‘Burgh!
I just had smores!! I love your doable bucket list. I am a tourist in my town and I love it, I really don’t like to travel and yet we have family that live away from us. May you do all of your bucket list!
Great list! Should make for an enjoyable summer.
What a lovely summer bucket list, Kat! I think you’re bound to have a great summer with that kind of list by your side. XO
What a great list, Kat!! Inspiring…
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Time passing is scary. All those things we mean to do, and haven’t. Your summer bucket list is sounding doable and fun.