Summer Fun

So I was on Pinterest today, and a summer to-do list popped up on my feed. With my new job, I get July and August off, so I thought it would be fun to make a list of things that I would like to do this summer.

Now, it's not one of those "I have to do EVERYTHING or summer is RUINED" kind of lists, just some stuff that I want to try to do, and things to make the summer fun! I ended up with 25 things... mostly because that's how many lines were on my tablet.

Summer Fun List

1) Go to the beach.

At least once... probably more.
 

2) Go camping.

A lot. So far I'm planning on PA, VA, and NC.
 

3) Make my own ice cream.

I remember doing this as a kid... I wonder if Mom still has the ice cream maker?!
 

4) Read 10 new books.

10 is a solid number. Maybe more? We'll see!
 

5) Lose weight.

50 pounds would be nice. I'm aiming for 10.
 

6) Can/freeze something.

I'm growing tomatoes... maybe spaghetti sauce??
 

7) Have a fondue night.

Love fondue, and no cooking!
 

8) Go to a theme park.

I'm already planning on Busch Gardens. And Knoebel's. Maybe even Hershey??
 

9) Catch up with friends.

I have lots of friends nearby now that I've fallen out of touch with.
 

10) Visit a city.

Almost definitely NYC. Maybe a day in Philly, too?
 

11) Have a picnic by the lake.

Burgers on the grill, anyone?
 

12) Donate blood.

I've been lax about this lately. And I want new tattoos soon so I won't be able to.
 

13) Try new recipes.

Lots of them!
 

14) Go to a carnival/fair.

Fried oreos! Gyros! Funnel cake! This one may be at odds with #5.
 

15) Have an all-day movie marathon of movies I haven't seen.

I don't mean just 3 or 4 movies. I mean, like, 8am to midnight.
 

16) Go hiking.

This could go hand-in-hand with the camping, but it doesn't have to!
 

17) See a new lighthouse.

Or several.
 

18) Find some new waterfalls.

A day at Rickett's Glen, maybe?
 

19) Make fresh-squeezed lemon/lime/orangeade.

I don't know if I've ever actually made a whole pitcher of lemonade from scratch....
 
20) Digitalize some photos.
I've done most photos from my dad's side. I want to sit down with my maternal grandmother, a scanner, and some photo albums.
 

 21) Send some gifts/treats/care packages to random people.
If I see something or bake something that I think someone would like, I want to send it to them!
 
22) Learn something new.
I've been meaning to learn at least the basics of a new language. Or maybe a new cooking technique? Cake decorating? Hmm....
 
23) Watch some fireworks.
Fourth of July? Busch Gardens? I want to see some somewhere!
 
24) Find a new winery.
I think there are at least a couple around here I could check out.
 
25) Spend time with family.
I'm close to home now, and have time off. I want to see the people that I love as much as possible!

This summer has the potential to be amazing! Let's see what happens!



30 Things Before 30

I love making lists. To-do lists, packing lists, lists of goals, reading lists, etc. When I moved to SC, I made a list of things to do/see. I'm leaving in a week and I've done quite a bit, but not everything. Oh, well. It's been a good year!

I've decided to make a list of fairly big goals that I want to accomplish before I turn 30 - things to do, see, get, and experience. I know I have 5 and a half years in which to accomplish everything, but I see a lot of bloggers make lists like this when they're 28 or 29 and not accomplish everything.

I figure if I give myself enough time, I can get everything done that I've come up with, use it as motivation to not be lazy, and (assuming I'm still blogging in 5 years) you can all follow my progress.


30 Things Before 30:

1. Visit at least one new country.

2. Finish my list of 100 Books Everyone Should Read.
(14 down, 86 to go!)

3. See 35 different waterfalls.
(10 down, 25 to go!)

4. Go to Disney World.

5. Take a cooking class.

6. See a dozen different lighthouses.
(4 down, 8 to go!)

7. Make sure I've been to at least half of the United States.
(20 down, 5 to go!)

8. Learn (at least the basics of) a new language.

9. Hike at least part of the Appalachian Trail.

10. Sit in the "splash zone" at Evil Dead the Musical.

11. Run a 5K in under 30 minutes.

12. Donate a total of $1000 and 100 hours of my time to good causes.
($412/3hr down, $588/97hrs to go!)

13. Have at least 6 tattoos.
(3 down, 3 to go!)

14. Go for a walk on the beach at sunrise.

15. Visit the West Coast.

16. Go on a cruise.

17. Help throw and/or take part in a progressive party.

18. Gamble at a casino.

19. Go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

20. Get a solid, steady job.

21. Do a cleanse or fast.

22. Successfully make a souffle.

23. Go on a week-long camping trip.

24. Try vegetarianism and/or veganism for at least a couple of weeks.

25. Bond with my sisters.

26. Go on a romantic getaway.

27. Go to a dorky/nerdy/geeky convention.

28. Achieve my goal weight.

29. Buy a house.

30. Learn to surf or dive/snorkel.

(Last update: 07/03/2015)