Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, it sure feels like we’ve arrived, doesn’t it? School is out, the days are stretching longer and it is getting more humid! I typically have mixed feelings about this season, but I am welcoming summer with open arms this year. I’ve been craving the slower rhythm it brings! A watermelon spritzer wouldn’t hurt, either.
A few years ago, I remember reading the summer edition of Magnolia Magazine (my favorite) and there was an idea I really appreciated! It was a page where they encouraged you to think about what you want your summer to look like, and then write it down; kind of like a bucket list! Here it is:
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I filled it out that year and decided to do it again this year! As a health coach, one thing I know is the importance of intentionality. But I’m also learning that it is best if you take it a step further than good intentions and make a specific plan/goal! You are much more likely to achieve what you are wanting to do this way.
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Here is my summer 2023 bucket list. As you can see, I didn’t waste any time getting after it! Because after 13 years of asking, I finally got Corey to agree to go camping in a tent a couple weeks ago! Although it was a lot of work packing and unpacking everything and on a blow-up mattress wasn’t the best, we still had a great time with friends in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. This was our view from our private spot on another friend’s property. Gorgeous, isn’t it?
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We may or may not be casually looking at little teardrop and pop-up campers! To be continued…
Another thing on my bucket list that I am really excited about is my new garden!! It has been a big project for us the past couple months. I had a vegetable garden for a couple years in our old house, over 5 years ago, and it felt like this was the year to pick it up again!
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I am so happy with the finished product and am very thankful for my hubby’s hours of manual labor he put in to make this a reality for me! On the left side of the box I planted herbs, cucumbers and tomatoes. On the right side are summer squash, zucchini, bell peppers and strawberries. I hope at least a few things produce really well for us so I can check off that first item on my list!
What’s on your bucket list this summer? Here is a link to the magnolia page if you’d like to make your own. Of course you can always use a plain ole’ sheet of paper. Either way, I hope you’ll be intentional and specific about making this a summer to remember!
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