Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Do you make a summer list? Or, for that matter, do you make a fall, winter, and spring list? I have been lazy about making a list over the last school year and it’s really affected what I have done over the last few months. I feel like I haven’t taken advantage of getting out there this year.
I feel weird about making a list right now for some reason. I’m a bit overwhelmed with a new puppy and all it requires of me and some uncertainties I feel right now. Just keeping it real here. But, still, I want to re-charge my batteries, re-connect with people I care about, and eek what I can out of this current season. Also, I looked back on some previous lists and many of the things I previously put down I just don’t care about anymore. I don’t really care about farmer’s markets this summer. Do I need to go to see if that’s really true? What’s wrong with me? Do you ever feel like this?

First of all, here are some general themes I want to employ this summer:
less scrolling – more reading books
less shopping – more putting together outfits from what I have
less shopping – more decluttering (this always helps me to see just how much I have and how much I could end up with!)
less complaining – more rejoicing
less negativity – more positivity
more moving – less sitting
leas meat – more plants
less processed – more fresh
less hurry – more calm
less indoor time – more outdoor time
Want Tos for the Summer:
I want to lift weights at least 4 mornings a week.
I want to walk almost everyday with pup or alone with a podcast or both.
I also want to have dinner done so I can walk with Tom and Eddie Otis after Tom gets home from work. I know this means a lot to Tom to have me walk with him and it’s a great way to download our days. It’s also fun to see Eddie Otis explore the world together and he gives us lots of laughs.

I want to spend lots of quality time with Tom, kids, and pup. I have a drop everything attitude when my kids ask to hang out with me.
Celebrate Tom’s birthday and Father’s Day in a way that makes Tom happy.
Celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary.
Boat with friends to lunch or sit in cove and have a picnic on the boat.

Teach Eddie Otis how to use the doggy boat ramp.
Enjoy the scents of summer- coconut conditioner is currently in my shower and I’m using the Trader Joe’s bum bum dupe body wash and body cream.
One pool day at Erica’s pool – already enjoyed one day and might do another.

Rooftop or boutique pool day with my friend Beth.
Go to the adult pool with a friend or even by myself to read. We no longer belong to a pool, but there is a pool where I can pay as I go that has a pool set aside for 18 and up. Most of the people are way way up if you know what I mean, but it’s lovely and you can take a float.
Coffee dates or happy hour dates with friends.
Take lunch to Elizabeth at her office and sit outside and eat lunch with her – already promised this and need to make a plan.
Catch up on movies and tv I missed.
Try some new recipes – last summer was so fun making some French recipes with Mason.
Finally try pickle ball with my friend who is obsessed (Heather).
Plan and take a trip with family even if it’s small.
Plan a bigger trip for either fall break or winter break.
Plan a day in my hometown with my mom, sisters, and their kids.
Go to a matinee movie alone.
Go to lunch alone at a kind of nice place.
Read on my patio – finally over my reading slump I think. I have now read 5 books in 2024.
Go out to the patio after dinner and enjoy the longer daylight.
Get a few pedicures in summer colors – white will be the next one – possibly invite a friend.
Declutter as many spaces as possible – this might be a better time of year to do 40 bags in 40 days! It’s normally a Lent activity where you choose 40 spaces in your house and get a bag of stuff to donate.
I’m sure I’ve forgotten many things, but this should get me started!
Cheers!
Amy


















































































































