While willingly torturing myself on the elliptical last night with my friend Crystal, I mentioned that I should make a list of things to do this summer. I made the decision a while back to take summers off from class simply because there is something magical about summer that should not be shattered by the mundane tasks required by taking a class over the summer. I made the comment jokingly, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I needed to make the list. Summer only lasts three months and I have major plans.
1. Take cake decorating classes.
My grandmother was a caterer. I would like to think that I am good in the kitchen, unless it involves quick-cooking oats, but I am not that great when it comes to baking. I want to make roses and frosting and channel my inner Ollie.
2. Read a classic.
Every year for as long as I can remember, I have picked a huge, daunting classic to read over the summer. I started this tradition in high school. I figured that as an English major (future at that point), I should have a working knowledge of famous literary works. In the past I have read Anna Karenina, Lolita, multiple Dickens novels, etc. There are many still that I have never concurred, including Atlas Shrugged, which could be a possible contender.
3. Take full advantage of the beach.
No further explanation needed.
4. Clean up the hutch.
I recently inherited my grandmother's china, or rather, part of it. I also inherited a 6 1/2 foot hutch that is currently taking up residence in my grandfather's basement. It is oak, all the furniture in my apartment in cherry, so a staining is in order. Once that is done, I will haul it up to Cary and proudly display my flowery blue china.
5. See my family.
There are always excuses why we don't see the ones that we love and I have used them all. Life is crazy and busy and there is always something that needs to be completed. If we always do what needs to be completed, when do we get to do what we want? I know I will make it to Georgia this summer, but I would also like to make it to see my family in Virginia. After all, I'm running out of beets and pickles. You can't get those things 'round here.
There are lots of other plans that I have, but I try not to get ahead of myself. I want to find a community group at church. I want to see my friends more. Those are things that I can figure out along the way, though, and do not need a plan for.
I have tried many times to document my life to no avail. I have tried blogging, but if you have looked back through past blogs, you see that it never lasts very long. I have tried Project 365 where you take a picture every day of your life for a year. I think that lasted about three months, if that long. Maybe this time I can keep up with a blog, maybe not. Who knows? I have learned to just go with the flow and roll with the punches, hopefully, my blog can do the same.
2 comments:
Oh, pretty please add "visit the best friend" to your list.
I laughed at the Project 365 thing. We both failed. There's a new one some of my fb friends are doing that's only 30 days. I almost considered it, then remembered Project 365 and decided against it.
I miss you. Your goals sound awesome and you are awesome. Take pictures and post them as you go!! Can't wait to see! Love you!
We're adding "visit the best friend" to next year's list...you know, when i can afford it!
Oh Project 365. Yeah, I've seen the 30 Day Picture Challenge too. I'm just not online that much anymore. At this point, I'll be happy if I can keep up with blogging.
Miss you too! We need to get our skype dates figured out again!
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