It’s the week before finals. In other words, it’s the finale- the finale of the school year. Summer is coming, I repeat: summer is coming. I can almost touch it. I am not sure if this is a “me” thing, but I cannot stop thinking of these grand summer plans (that usually never even happen) while I am 100 percent supposed to be studying for my 100%’s (that also usually never happen).
Well, I have decided that my grand plan this summer is to actually DO the things I want to do. With that being said, I have made a fabulous bucket list to keep me in line. While you are distracted, go ahead and write your thoughts down so you can get at your busy (or relaxing, whatever you prefer) summer the minute it starts!
Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling:
1. First and foremost, relax on vacation.
2. Be positive & live simple.
3. Spend time with fab friends.
4. Get rid of clothes I don’t wear- seriously, other people need them.
5. Have sister-brother lunch dates at the one and only Jimmy Johns.
6. Sleep in- but not too “in”, I have a summer to summer.
7. Swim, swim, swim!
8. Food Truck it for lunch- or din- or breakfast.
9. Super smile- and laugh, laughing is good, too.
10. Watch fireworks.
11. Road trip with my best friends- oh, the giggles.
12. Road trip with my roommate- oh, the giggles pt. 2
13. Play golf- it’s more fun when you’re terrible.
14. Shop- don’t stop until you have lines on your arms from the bags for proof of your day’s work.
15. Try new foods- oysters are still gross.
16. Organize the pantry, fridge, garage, basement- aka my whole house (why am I a mom?)
17. Go to a baseball game- professional or not, it’s still a must.
18. Plant flowers.
19. Invite friends over for a movie day.
20. Take a nap- aye aye, captain.
21. Read a book before seeing the movie.
22. Take a Barre class.
23. Go to a drive-in movie- don’t forget jumper cables.
24. Dedicate a day to attempting Facebook & Twitter recipe videos- you know you want to.
25. Go on a walk by myself.
26. Eat a snowcone in the trunk with my peeps. (but basically, just hang in the trunk because I’m not a fan of flavored ice unless it has “cream” at the end:) ).
27. Drive a jet ski- be careful.
28. Volunteer- do it.
29. Swim in a lake- don’t forget fishies bite toes.
30. Stare at the stars- #peaceful
31. Take a really, really long bike ride.
32. Buy a new pair of shoes- or three. OK, four.
33. Blare music in the car- and roll ALL of the windows down.
34. Parasail.
35. Feed a homeless person.
36. Eat breakfast for dinner- inside out and upside down.
37. Play Glow in the dark Frisbee- in the dark.
38. Tan on the deck (the dock, too)
39. Keep my car tidy.
40. Try ice cream for every meal- don’t get sick, I dare you.
41. Go to a country concert.
42. Tell someone I love them- Mom counts.
43. Hammock my heart out.
44. Wear a swimsuit all day long.
45. Wear jammies all day long- Don’t have to tell me twice.
46. Night swim- never too old for a swim in the dark.
47. Be a tourist in my hometown- cliche.
48. Journal- it’s good for the soul.
49. Drink a green smoothie- the ones that “make your skin glow.”
50. Fill balloons with good fortunes and let them go- someone will be surprised.
51. Get organized- fill that new planner!!!
52. Hang lights and have a music party.
53. Go back to college for a weekend.
54. Inspire someone.
55. Fresh squeeze lemonade- turning life around one glass at a time.
56. Go ziplining
57. Watch the sun rise- it will be worth it (I think) (I hope).
58. Watch the sun set in a secret spot.
59. Get donuts- try an “out there” flavor.
60. Kickbox- jab, cross, sweat, jab, cross, sweat.
61. Make a chalk portrait.
62. Play board games- a rainy day necessity.
63. Make s’mores- burn the ‘mallow.
64. Go on a picnic- bring a basket and the camera.
65. Have a water gun war- bonus points if it’s in clothes.
66. Take a picture every day- necessary. (Selfies absolutely count)
67. Take a cooking class- probably also necessary.
68. Leave a positive note on someone’s windshield- stay to see their smile.
69. Make the dogs homemade treats.
70. Adult slip ‘n slide- do. it. pt. 2
71. Skydive- ehhh…can’t do it all.
72. Don’t worry for a whole day.
73. Write letters to all my people- better than texting.
74. Ride a rollercoaster.
75. Go to a midnight movie- stay awake!!
76. Run a 5k.
77. Give up my phone for a whole day- the snap streaks will be fine.
78. Have a bonfire- check off #63 while I’m at it.
79. Try a new workout class.
80. Watch an entire season of a show in one sitting- I’ve done it before, I’ll do it again.
81. Have a whipped cream fight- SO FUN.
82. Ride a Ferris Wheel- only a summer classic.
83. Get a pedicure- pretty pink toes, of course
84. Bake a cake for someone’s birthday- do #67 first.
85. Pick fruit from a tree.
86. Learn a new word- so basically read the dictionary.
87. Clean out my Email inbox- enough red bubbles for Pete’s sake.
88. Buy the meal for the person behind me- Pay it forward.
89. Do a handstand- not on the trampoline (and then, of course, take a pic).
90. Get fancy for dinner.
91. Stand up paddle board- longer than five seconds, that is.
92. Run a faster mile!!
93. Try a different grocery store.
94. Make my own ice cream- could help with #40.
95. Be grateful for the things I have.
96. Go on a hike- so #granola.
97. Make Whole Wheat pancakes- the best. (every day?)
98. Enjoy ALL the moments.
99. Have ALL the fun.
100. Make ALL the memories.
These ideas came straight from my “Who needs Calculus anyway? When will my parents be here?” brain that should really be worrying about Calc because yes, hi, I need Calc. Due to my obsession with crossing items off of to-do lists, I most definitely put no-brainers on there. I would be thrilled if I could accomplish all 100 things. I know one thing is for sure, I will be crossing #9 off all the way home because it’s time to SUMMER! This Fab Life is about to get even more fabulous.
Also, can my new word be summer as a verb?
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