The first day of summer is officially is June 21, 2023. Summer is by far my favorite season. I love being outside whether that be on the water or hiking. I want to be out of the house as much as possible. Here are things that I want to accomplish this summer.
Sunset Yoga at the Park – There is a bunch this summer at a park that I haven’t been to, so I’m really looking forward to this. I am really bad at yoga though, but I think it will be fun to try it out.
Go to a baseball game
Kayak or Float ALL DAY – I recently got a kayak. I found a bunch of local kayaking groups in the area and state. I can’t wait to join them on a trip.
Fireworks – AND by fireworks I really mean SPARKLERS!! I love sparklers. (And yes, I am aware that I am toddler or small child.)
Bonfire – Give me a good bonfire any NIGHT!
Visit a new city in Illinois – I haven’t done much exploring in Illinois. I’m not sure what new city I want to visit, but it’s on my list for sure. Traveling is always on my list.
Solo Trip – I have a solo trip planned. I have been planning it for quite a while, but now that it is getting close to the trip I’m having second thoughts. I know I want to do a trip but I’m not sure where I’ll end up going.
Watch a sunrise and a sunset – It doesn’t have to be in the same day, but if it does that would be fine too. I have been intrigued with sunrises and sunsets recently. I’m not really sure why, but it has been on my mind a lot recently.
Try a local brewery – This is something that I did a lot living on the west coast. I haven’t been to lot of breweries since moving to the Midwest.
Tourist in my own town – There is a book 100 Things to do in Peoria before you die. I want to accomplish this book, AND create my own 100 Things to do in Peoria.
Visit a Farmers Market – There are so many around town. It’s my goal by the end of summer to visit all of them.
Work towards minimalist lifestyle – Lately I have been collecting and getting a lot of things. Over the summer I want to get back to my minimalist lifestyle. A big goal of mine is to be able to live in an RV so I’ll need to downgrade on a lot of things. I might even have an end of summer yard sale. Who knows!
Try something new – I have a few things in mind, but I want to do something that is outside my comfort level.
Train for a 5k – I purchased a bunch of running apps a long time ago. I STILL have not finished them. It is my goal to finish them all before the end of 2023. I use to love to run then I stopped which was a horrible idea.
I know that I am probably missing so many things that I want to do. A big goal is to be more intentional with my time. I have some goals and dreams that I have wanted to accomplish for a long time. I am finally ready to focus on them and myself.
