PeacefulChaos Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Ope, two more. Stop snacking when I’m not hungry take a one day stained glass class That puts me at 22! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 All of these new year threads have gotten me excited for 2023. And not just new year threads, but the timing of others has been good for me. I’m not planning anything glamorous, except I might try to work in a trip for just me and Dh. Our longest solo trip was our long weekend honeymoon, an hour away from ds, in the region we now live, lol. But it’s all gotten me in the mood to put more focus and meaning into my days, reach some heights I’ve always avoided because their hard, tackle boring things I’ve avoided because yuck, and work toward a place where I feel like I’m using my life wisely. Now, I no longer have littles at home, I’m not caring for parents, I don’t have any health issues beyond those of lazy middle age, and we’re not in real need of more income. So I’m in a pretty easy position to think beyond just getting through my days. But I mostly HAVE just been getting through my days. Clean this, feed that, drive there, call them, zone out, check on kids, go to bed, wake up, caffeinate, repeat. But now I’m thinking hard and deep about goals, plans, and intentions. Not for perfection, but for guidance toward greater satisfaction. “Landing among the stars” and all that. This year, it’s all going down on paper, because I inevitably wind up forgetting about Big Ideas after too many distractions. My process is very sloppy, though. I jot random notes all over the place as thoughts come to me, and then I try to arrange them all neatly. I’m currently in the messy stage, lol. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/21/2022 at 8:43 AM, Pamela H in Texas said: have a big one if anyone wants to help. I would like to read a piece of fiction. As some know, I had a stroke in May 2006. Before the stroke, I read voraciously. Since, I have not read one book (not literature or even fluff). So I'd like to read a book. Key info about me: I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses so pretty conservative but with no interest in politics. I also wouldn't be interested in something primarily around religion or war. Any suggestions (or should I make a separate post?)? I love this goal for You. I am currently re-reading The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis. This is one of my favorite works of fiction of all time. It is a gentle book and not very long, so it should be a good match for your needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) I will participate in @Granny_Weatherwax’s Goals thread this year. That will my big picture, more weighty, list for 2023 and will have close connection to my word of the year, habits. I decided to make this 23 for ‘23 a lighthearted list of things that sometimes get lost in the wash of my busy life. A reminder to do things that make me happy, not just the things that are necessary. Many are things I used to do or just do less often than I’d like or have been wanting to do for a while. Some are one time things, others are a series, others more of a habit or pattern. I generally find specific to-do lists helpful, not burdensome, and will not stress at all if quite a few of these don’t actually happen or only happen in a very small way. In the order in which I thought of them: 1. Explore 4 parks that I’ve never been to before. 2. Go to 3 restaurants I’ve never been to before. 3. Grow herbs 4. Buy new hiking boots 5. Join the Y 6. Go to a museum 7. Go to a concert 8. Plan some dates with Dh 9. See beauty and goodness daily 10. Learn the trails at the state park near me. 11. Make a new friend 12. Kayak 13. Send 6 handwritten cards or personal notes 14. Cultivate a thankful heart 15. Put photos out in my house 16. Buy perfume 17. Watch classic movies 18. Solo retreat 19. Bake bread 20. Practice hospitality 21. Plant flowers 22. Get my car detailed 23. Play board games Edited December 27, 2022 by ScoutTN 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: 22. Get my cat detailed What does that entail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, regentrude said: What does that entail? Tiger stripes 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, regentrude said: What does that entail? Haha, typo! 🤣🤣 Car, not cat! Edited December 26, 2022 by ScoutTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: Haha, typo! 🤣🤣 Car, not cat! I figured.... but imagining cat detailing is much more fun 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, ScoutTN said: I will participate in @Granny_Weatherwax’s Goals thread this year. That will my big picture, more weighty, list for 2023 and will have close connection to my word of the year, habits. I decided to make this 23 for ‘23 a lighthearted list of things that sometimes get lost in the wash of my busy life. A reminder to do things that make me happy, not just the things that are necessary. Many are things I used to do or just do less often than I’d like or have been wanting to do for a while. Some are one time things, others are a series, others more of a habit or pattern. I generally find specific to-do lists helpful, not burdensome, and will not stress at all if quite a few of these don’t actually happen or happen in a very small way. In the order in which I thought of them: 1. Explore 4 parks that I’ve never been to before. 2. Go to 3 restaurants I’ve never been to before. 3. Grow herbs 4. Buy new hiking boots 5. Join the Y 6. Go to a museum 7. Go to a concert 8. Plan some dates with Dh 9. See beauty and goodness daily 10. Learn the trails at the state park near me. 11. Make a new friend 12. Kayak 13. Send 6 handwritten cards or personal notes 14. Cultivate a thankful heart 15. Put photos out in my house 16. Buy perfume 17. Watch classic movies 18. Solo retreat 19. Bake bread 20. Practice hospitality 21. Plant flowers 22. Get my car detailed 23. Play board games I love your list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, regentrude said: I figured.... but imagining cat detailing is much more fun Maybe that’s what happens when a cat who has climbed a Christmas Tree gets out of it, taking ornaments and tinsel with him?! My Dd used to paint my yellow lab’s nails, but I expect dog-detailing is a far easier thing than cat. Edited December 26, 2022 by ScoutTN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany1116 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 I know I want to sit down and plan a field trip or two each month. Winging it as we have been produces lackluster results some semesters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) How is everyone (that's participating) doing on their lists? I've had some more thoughts and ideas. So many things fall away when you get busy and stressed. I'd like to work on my creative side more. I'd like to do more hiking and biking and a bit of camping. We did oodles of this before but it's another thing that was dropped. I also like what someone said-- living like a tourist at home. I want to do better about exploring and enjoying things that are closer to home. I'm also looking to add on more social time. I started pickleball this year. It has been great for me- time with other adults (even if I've not made any close friends), learning a new skill, and exercise. Latest update 12/27 kayak trip w/ dh visit farmer's market cook 2 new dishes monthly work through cooking course- online or book (perusing options now I'd wanted to do that this summer and even posted about it but my life got busy again) read 6 classics build something--I've got my eye on a few different plans - the one I most want to do is a bench and shoe cubby for my entry attend a garden club meeting winter and/or indoor garden bedroom redo on a budget sewing /craft project- I want to find something productive and crafty to occupy winter evenings- I think I want something I can do by hand plant some native plants in my flower beds transplant a tree diy projects- I started a few this fall and would like to continue on learning and doing monthly dates (at home mostly but maybe go out a few times) biking---bike at G, W, and M park family activities-- these have been a rare occurrence with everyone so busy but I want to prioritize getting in at least a few before ds goes to college (could be just a family game night or going to a park) work through drawing books find an art class to try find an outdoor race/challenge of some sort- or just do a self-imposed challenge try an in person exercise class- I switched to almost exclusively exercising at home with the pandemic but miss that social aspect at times- I tried a few last year but none were quite right try 2 new restaurants-- we rarely eat out - I generally prefer to cook at home and can't afford to eat out much but I want to try 2 new places next year-- this year we tried 1 place, excluding vacation eating so that is small stretch find a place to volunteer- try it out Go to 3 community events Edited December 27, 2022 by Soror 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 14 hours ago, ScoutTN said: I will participate in @Granny_Weatherwax’s Goals thread this year. That will my big picture, more weighty, list for 2023 and will have close connection to my word of the year, habits. I decided to make this 23 for ‘23 a lighthearted list of things that sometimes get lost in the wash of my busy life. A reminder to do things that make me happy, not just the things that are necessary. Many are things I used to do or just do less often than I’d like or have been wanting to do for a while. Some are one time things, others are a series, others more of a habit or pattern. I generally find specific to-do lists helpful, not burdensome, and will not stress at all if quite a few of these don’t actually happen or only happen in a very small way. In the order in which I thought of them: 1. Explore 4 parks that I’ve never been to before. 2. Go to 3 restaurants I’ve never been to before. 3. Grow herbs 4. Buy new hiking boots 5. Join the Y 6. Go to a museum 7. Go to a concert 8. Plan some dates with Dh 9. See beauty and goodness daily 10. Learn the trails at the state park near me. 11. Make a new friend 12. Kayak 13. Send 6 handwritten cards or personal notes 14. Cultivate a thankful heart 15. Put photos out in my house 16. Buy perfume 17. Watch classic movies 18. Solo retreat 19. Bake bread 20. Practice hospitality 21. Plant flowers 22. Get my car detailed 23. Play board games Great list. I'll have to peruse for some ideas. You are nice and concise I'm so long winded lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I want to do this. I do need to do some things like eating better and exercising. But maybe having 23 things to DO will help me focus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I made my list though I'm not going to post it because it contains a lot of local attractions. I like the idea of playing tourist and some of the things I've seen but only with kids in tow so it will be different to take my time and learn for myself. I also tried to emphasize things that get us out of the house - dh and I tend to default to being homebodies so this gives us an extra push to get out on occasion. I'm excited! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Here is my list arranged by types of things: Travel to either New England or Upper Midwest (dh and I still deciding) Short trip with my best friend Short trip with the kids Short trip with ds' girlfriend included Travel on the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Visit the parks in our county and the one next to us (26 in all) Renew Gibbs Gardens membership and go at least 9 times Visit Savoy Museum Visit Tellus Museum Visit Booth Western Art Museum Try all the restaurants in Chattanooga that serve falafel (my favorite food; found 7 so far) Date night with dh once a month Quilt a quilt block I made into a small wall hanging Do two premade art projects I have here Draw at least 3 art projects Clean out and organize garage Furnish and decorate our bedroom Decorate ds' bedroom (these are the two rooms we haven't done anything with since moving in our new home last year) Research having a fire pit since we have a wooden deck and lots of trees (possibly get or make one) Lead a bible study in our home Lose 23 pounds Overcome anxiety about driving on the interstate Have a colonoscopy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/22/2022 at 5:37 AM, Carrie12345 said: All of these new year threads have gotten me excited for 2023. And not just new year threads, but the timing of others has been good for me. I’m not planning anything glamorous, <snip> This made me laugh out loud since I read the coffee shop thread before seeing this response. Coffee can be glamorous. Isn't there a drink called the tuxedo?☕🌄 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) I like this idea of doing 23 new things. I haven't visited a lot of the interesting places people talk about here (locally). It's time! Edited December 31, 2022 by klmama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Granny_Weatherwax said: <snip> This made me laugh out loud since I read the coffee shop thread before seeing this response. Coffee can be glamorous. Isn't there a drink called the tuxedo?☕🌄 🤣 Yeah, that was a whole, what? 8 days ago? I come up with business ideas on a fairly regular basis, but I end up struggling to make the numbers work or find some other reason to drop it. And then I see someone else do it, and complain to Dh that I didn’t. Every time dd complains about her chain job, I say we should do our own coffee shop. This time, when I started playing with the idea, things actually began to look possible! And the more we flesh it out, the more possible it looks! I’m still not committed to saying we ARE doing it. But I am committed to busting my hump to keep working it on paper and seeing where it goes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) On 12/31/2022 at 5:30 AM, Carrie12345 said: I come up with business ideas on a fairly regular basis, Dh and I have owned our own businesses together for all of our adult lives. On days when I'm cranky and bored, I come up with The Next Big Thing for us to do. A few years back I started ranting about whatever it was going to be that day and he said, "oh, it's Job Fair Friday again, is it?" We cracked up, and now use that phrase any time one of us comes up with a new plan. At our ages, we probably won't start another business, but you never know. Edited December 11, 2023 by Eos 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 24 minutes ago, Eos said: Dh and I have owned our own businesses together for all of our adult lives (cafe, bakery, catering, lodging, restaurant). On days when I'm cranky and bored, I come up with The Next Big Thing for us to do. A few years back I started ranting about whatever it was going to be that day and he said, "oh, it's Job Fair Friday again, is it?" We cracked up, and now use that phrase any time one of us comes up with a new plan. At our ages, we probably won't start another business, but you never know. I’m glad it’s not just me, lol. I spent probably about 8 years or so trying to get Dh to go independent, and I came close multiple times, but no. He craves consistency. I crave chaos. Controlled chaos, but still. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Carrie12345 said: I’m glad it’s not just me, lol. I spent probably about 8 years or so trying to get Dh to go independent, and I came close multiple times, but no. He craves consistency. I crave chaos. Controlled chaos, but still. We started when we were young (dh was only 22) and had one toddler. We were fearless and had nothing to lose. I think it would be much much harder to switch as an older more established person unless someone was so comfortable that the money didn't matter or it was more of a seasonal side gig to a more lucrative day job. Edited December 31, 2022 by Eos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) I made a list, but it is a lot less ambitious than others' lists! I decided that I wanted each item to be easy to cross off. Any suggestions for #23, the homeschooling inspiration book? Fix the oven Fix the two broken first floor tiles Go birding with DS17 Go birding with DS17 Go birding with DS17 Go birding with DS17 Read a Well-Read Mom book Read a Well-Read Mom book Read a Well-Read Mom book Read a Well-Read Mom book Clean out the junk from the backyard Declutter and throw out/donate little kid toys Walk in a county park Walk in a county park Walk in a county park Walk in a county park Walk in a county park Walk in a county park Visit the Abraham Lincoln museum with my kids Paint the third-floor bathroom Join the Architecture Foundation Complete the Google Project Management MOOC Read a homeschooling inspiration book (suggestions?) Edited December 31, 2022 by EmilyGF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 @EmilyGF - I do hope you make it to the Abraham Lincoln Museum. I assume this is the one in Springfield, IL. The walk through town (where his residence is) is neat but the Presidential Library is awesome. If you get the chance and have the time, the cemetery for Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology is close by. The headstones there are amazing. It is a neat way to spend an hour or more if you have read SPA and want to attempt to identify some of the graves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 @EmilyGF My favorite inspirational homeschool books were: For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie. I Saw the Angel in the Marble by Chris Davis Disclaimer: I read all of these before I had high school age kids and before my Ds became unhomeschoolable. I might evaluate them differently now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 minute ago, ScoutTN said: @EmilyGF My favorite inspirational homeschool books were: For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie. I Saw the Angel in the Marble by Chris Davis Disclaimer: I read all of these before I had high school age kids and before my Ds became unhomeschoolable. I might evaluate them differently now. I was going to suggest "For the Children's Sake". I'm actually planning to reread that sometime this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, ScoutTN said: @EmilyGF My favorite inspirational homeschool books were: For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I was going to suggest "For the Children's Sake". I'm actually planning to reread that sometime this year. That was the first homeschool book I ever read. Ds was 6 months old and we had just decided that we would homeschool him. We decided that early because we knew if we were going to send him to private school we needed to start saving for the tuition. We're not religious but I still found a lot of wisdom and good information in that book. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/18/2022 at 11:58 AM, mlktwins said: I am going to be an empty nester in August. I have way more than 23 things to do in 2023 😁. I have started one list for before August and another list for after August. Well, you could always do what I did and take in a toddler as all your kids are old enough to move out. That will fix your "emptiness". 😁 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) I want to fill my list with items that I don’t have to do. I have to exercise and make good food choices and keep up with regular chores. But I don’t have to do a puzzle or a simple art project. I want my list to be filled with things that will make my life gently richer (gently is a key word.) Sorry for the weird font. I’ve never been able to cut and paste on the ipad here without it getting wonky. I’ve only come up with 18, but that’s ok. And the last one, “paint rooms” probably ought not be on this list because it’s not something that makes my life gently richer. It’s a chore that I really need to get done. I’ll be happy once it’s done, but oh, the chore of getting it done. 😞 23 in 23 Paint a rock and leave it somewhere Do 2 puzzles by myself Declutter the basement (take at least one item out every day until it’s done) Take homeschool books to the hs consignment book store Find a homeschool group to donate my science lab equipment to Start reading the books I already own Take a walk once a month Do one of those art projects that the TikTok lady shares Print physical copies of photos Get back into going out to the movies, at least monthly Declutter all the pens/pencils in the house Try a non-chain restaurant in (local town) Spend a day being a tourist in all the shops in (local town) Get an African violet for my desk Make all of the recipes in my “to try one day” recipe folder. Cull the duds, put the ones we like into rotation Eat some Gouda cheese Eat seasonal fresh fruit at least three times a week—extra points if it’s from a roadside stand Paint rooms? Edited December 31, 2022 by Garga 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I finished my list today: Things to do in 2023 Book Club Learn to decorate cookies or cakes Read at least 52 books Walk 365 miles Play board games Visit 6 city/county parks/nature reserve Visit [local garden] Tour [local historical house] Try 12 new recipes Visit a museum Declutter the bedroom See a play Try a new exercise/game Work on dollhouse (shoot for monthly at least) Do some needlepoint Visit a national park Watch a complete Great Courses series Read through the complete Anne of Green Gables series Sand and refinish kitchen table Visit a house of worship Build a snowman Give myself a pedicure Spruce up the front patio 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Here’s my list: 1. Do an overnight hiking/backpacking trip 2. Go to a religious service that is not a religion I do/have practiced 3. Meet a (new) Hive member IRL. 4. Volunteer somewhere I haven’t previously. 5. Eat at a type of restaurant I have never been to. 6. Learn a country line dance. 7. Take a cooking class. 8. Connect with an old friend I have not seen in at least a year. 9. Do a fun run/walk. 10. Go cross-country skiing. 11. Go to D.C. myself 12. Go to high tea. 13. Day-trip to a town in my state I have never explored on foot. 14. Go on a site-seeing train ride (locally). 15. Go to the botanical gardens at least once each season. 16. Make a butterfly and hummingbird garden 17. Hike to a waterfall 18. Read one never-read classic. 19. Do a painting en plein air 20. Make a 2022 photo book 21. Use the Happy Planner regularly 22. Spend the night at a nice hotel in DC and visit museums 23. Spend at least one evening, at least a couple hours, lying out under the night sky. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I love this thread! So many creative and fun ideas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1. Learn to make pie crust 2. Attend an English language service at the local cathedral 3. Watch the Harry Potter movies with ds11 4. Learn 5 new board games (we already own) 5. Make 2022 photobook 6. Build a Lego set 7. Get a massage 8. Watch Gilmore Girls 9. Get family photos taken 10. Host a bunco night 11. Read 40 books 12. Play all the jackbox games and rank them with the kids 13. Family bike ride 14. Take a family vacation 15. Add a new song to my playlist each month 16. Light a fire in the fireplace 17. Make ceramics at the local place 18. Visit x local attraction 19. Find a new walking trail 20. Buy a few things for each season to update my wardrobe 21. Get my nails done 22. Go on a date with DH 23. Try a new restaurant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Does anyone have a good way to track your progress on your list? I may just write it in the back of my planner (which is really just a fancy notebook where I write my neverending To Do list). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, scbusf said: Does anyone have a good way to track your progress on your list? I may just write it in the back of my planner (which is really just a fancy notebook where I write my neverending To Do list). Exactly what I am planning to do. Though it will go on a tabbed page near the front, with my Goals list. Though I may make it a document that I can print and put on the fridge too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: Exactly what I am planning to do. Though it will go on a tabbed page near the front, with my Goals list. Though I may make it a document that I can print and put on the fridge too? Great idea. Hubby is helping me make a list for our family to do as well. So that one will go on the fridge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Okay, I modified my list so I could post it. I like Garga's concept of gently making my life richer. That's what I was shooting for, too. 23 Things to Do in 2023 Kayak/canoe with dh Reach out to all close friends individually at least once a month See live music non classical Go to (monthly art fest) Finish flooring Visit three art galleries Attend a lecture Visit the (newly rehabbed building downtown) Hike all hiking trails in (certain park district) See a movie in a theater Try embroidery/rug hooking/felting Visit (local historical site) Take a picture of something beautiful every day Visit conservatory Visit (year round large farmer’s market) Take a city church tour Visit (large cathedral) Go up (local tall building) Visit three new restaurants Go to Chicago for weekend See live music classical Set up micro greens growing station Bike/walk 2000 k 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Finally made my list (stole from y’all a lot) 1) Go to a play 2) Backpacking trip 3) Get family photos framed 4) Get bikes for entire family 5) Ride to milkshake store on bikes 6) Go on 12 dates 7) Go to a new State or National park 8. Host something at the house 9) Get car detailed 10) Play new board game with family 11) Go to the beach 12) Get bathtub in master bathroom fixed 13) Paint ceiling to cover water stains. 14) Do a puzzle 15) Make photo book of family trip to Europe 16) Bake & decorate cookies. (I love doing this but rarely have the time) 17) Take kids to see Les Mis 18) See [friend] perform at The Met. 19) Hike to a waterfall 20) Get a massage 21) See [other friend] perform 22) Sing with choir at least once. 23) Finish one knitting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) These 23 things are not part of my 2023 goals. They're just more or less a year long bucket list of things I'll carry over to next year if I don't get around to them. I grouped them sort of by type but I do have a priority ranking in my head when I look at the list. I debated putting some actual locations here but I've posted enough information in the past that it's no secret where I live. 1. Try 3 new-to-me restaurants 2. Resume monthly date nights with dh - we stopped them when covid hit but are ready to start again. 3. Take a trip with dh - where and when to be decided 4. Volunteer - not sure yet what I want to do 5. Taco Tuesday with women friends - one friend has been trying to get me to go to this for several months 6. Clean out and organize the garage 7. Decorate the walls - we've been here 2+ years and still have very little on the walls 8. Attend a local festival - many to choose from 9. Join the Native Plant Society and attend meetings of the local chapter 10. Try quilting- something small, simple, beginner 11. Finish a crochet project - so many WIPs to choose from 12. Sew something - anything; my sewing machine has been collecting dust for 2+ years 13. Visit Bok Tower Gardens 14. Walk Brevard Zoo Linear Park Trail 15. Kayak at the zoo - we got coupons for a freebie when we bought our membership 16. Walk a new-to-me nature trail 17. Go birding at Blackpoint - not a new thing but something I love to do 18. Go birding at The Wetlands - same as above 19. Go birding at River Lakes Conservation Area - this one will be new 20. Visit Turkey Creek Sanctuary 21. Visit Pine Island Conservation Area 22. Visit Archie Carr NWR 23. Take a water exercise class at the gym Edited January 2, 2023 by Lady Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) NM. Wrong thread. I reposted in the more recent thread. Edited December 18, 2023 by Lady Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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