Happy last Friday of August, everyone!
I know that there are still a few weeks left of summer…but for me, autumn begins when I turn the calendar to September!
Way back in May, I created what I thought was a very “doable” bunch of things to try and accomplish over the summer.
So how did I do? Well… I did some things very well… and other things, not so well at all. I found that the things that required the participation of *someone* else did not go well at all… as in, they did not happen at all because *someone* was not interested.
Lesson learned…Bucket lists should never include the participation of another. Although, it is really rather funny that *someone* was quite happy to eat s’mores and ice cream, just sayin’!
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, 4 3 2 1, and Charlotte’s Web!
- Make ice cream!
- Make s’mores!
Revisit Meadowcroft Rock Shelter and OhiopyleTry a few new restaurants!- Schedule a few “technology break” days!
As you can see… some things did not happen. But there were some things that really worked for me this summer!
- More porch time… I created a “portable office” that I could take with me to the porch. And I sat most mornings. It was perfection… and I plan on continuing this as long into the fall as I can!
- I made a really motivating weeding play list! It helped tremendously on the summer of hot days… really, without that list I would have stayed indoors! And instead of creating a Happy Hour playlist…we found several already created playlists on Spotify that have quickly become favorites!
- Learning something new had a twist I did not think of. I have been making an effort to paint a bit every day. Really, just dabbling… but I am trying new things and retrying them and it has been so fun! And yes, I am learning things!
- It was absolutely the summer for reading! I did reread A Gentleman in Moscow, 4 3 2 1, and I have queued up Charlotte’s Web for my “weekend” listen!
- I did make ice cream! Peach ice cream!! It was yummy and, yes, we had it for dinner twice!
- I did not make “traditional” s’mores, but I found a fun twist on Pinterest and they were yummy and just enough to get the urge for s’mores out of my system!
- Technology break days started out great … I “unplugged” the most in June. July had a couple of breaks… and August saw not a single day that I was not attached to my phone. I am recalling those unplugged June days and especially how they were such a boon to my well-being. I don’t know about “scheduling” a day or two a month, but I am going to see how I can incorporate a “tech break” into my days more regularly!
A finish of 70% is not bad… and if I consider the “me only” portion of the list, I achieved a 100% completion!
What about you all? Was there something you did this summer that was a stand out?
Happy Long Weekend and I will see you all back here next week!
I think you had great success with your list! Sorry you did not get to Meadowcroft – such a neat place. I love the idea of those Smores Bites…I have never been a big fan of smores – the chocolate never melts enough for me…but the Bites recipe solves that problem! I did not have a bucket list (and thank goodness as that would have been derailed with my hospital visit), but I enjoyed summer this year. Definitely ready for Fall though! Have a wonderful LONG weekend Kat.
Your list sounds quite successful to me! *Someone* who lives here often wants to do vastly different things than I do, so I can rarely count on him for participation in “my activities”. Those s’more bites sound perfect but I don’t want to buy a whole container of Fluff. This is not the first time I’ve wished we lived closer; I could be a tourist with you and try a new restaurant and borrow half a cup of Fluff! Enjoy your weekend and Charlotte’s Web (I hope it’s the one narrated by E.B. White)!
ah yes the other person!! My husband said last night, let’s go to that rib fest, I said I don’t eat ribs why would I go? We are at a stand still a lot of the time. I like making lists for things to do just so I don’t forget what I am interested in. ha ha.
I think your list was a great success. I think if you want to have items that involve another person, then you really need their input or else they might not be on board. For instance, someone in my house is interested in doing stuff together pretty much only if it involves getting on a bicycle(!).
I hope you enjoy the last weekend of summer!
Ahhh… not relying on others for our happiness. Such an important reminder – thank you!
I love that you made a summer bucket list and especially love that you were able to focus on so many of the items on that list. And still – I’m ready to say goodbye to summer!
I think your list was quite successful. The garden was my most successful summer project. Mostly, except on the blistering hot days, I love being there. And of course our June trip to Ct. was wonderful.
You did pretty well really and I guess if something relies on someone else they need involvment in the plans too. Well done on the porch time and with your painting. My plan for August was for more time at home not charging around the place and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Charging around resumes next month!
I think it’s great that you made a list for yourself and did a lot of the things on it. It’s a good way to push yourself or inspire yourself to try something new. I didn’t make a summer bucket list but I did follow a lot of Kym’s scavenger hunt prompts and that was fun!
I didn’t make a list this year, there was too much going on!! Other than having a houseful of family for a while, the trip to Amsterdam with my sister was definitely a highlight!! haha.