Summer to-do list

Over the weekend I read Fashion Meets Food post about a Summer to-do list and loved this idea! My obsession over lists is unreal so what better idea than to create yet another one?? My problem is, I create so many lists that I always feel overwhelmed...not this summer! I am going to keep my lists to a minimum so that I can enjoy the next several months of heat sun!


My summer to-do list:


1. RELAX - take one day a week to sit and enjoy the life we have made and not stress about the upcoming weeks events! This will be Sundays!

2. Paint - this is a new found hobby and something that I think is so fun! I want to be able to actually put together a large painting for our living room and dining room. I have been practicing on small pieces but gearing up for a large scale canvas! Here is my inspiration. It was brought to me by Sarah Swanson when she put together my idea board. I just love it!

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3. Cook more - this seems to always be on my New Year's resolution list but here it goes again! I really enjoy cooking it is just getting the motivation to do so after a long day at work. My hubby really enjoys and appreciates it so why shouldn't I do it more??

4. Run!!! I LOVE running but lately haven't been able to do so per Dr's orders. I NEED running and feel so much better afterwards. Don't get me wrong I am no marathon runner or sprinter. I did complete a 1/2 Marathon in 2010 but other than that long run it is typically a 3-6 mile run at a 10 minute pace. I borrow my friends phrase: "I'm a completer not a competer". Love that! 

5. Improve my photography skills. I love taking pictures and strive to be better at it. The summer time is a great time to practice these with all the wildlife, flowers and coastal areas! I can't wait to share these with you.

6. Continue DIY projects. I love taking something that has lost its place in our home and changing it up or creating new. My hubby & I have done so much around the house but seem to have fallen into a funk - we need to do more DIY projects this summer! On my mind is roman shades from a pretty fabric in the kitchen, shelves in the office and of course our master closet needs a remodel :)

7. Read. I love reading and have read so many great books lately! I am getting ready to finish up the 50 Shades series and am quite sad. It has been a great series and don't want it to end! Anyone have any recommendations for books you have enjoyed? ( I have already read the Hunger Games and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo books).

8. Update my blog. I have been longing to make my blog pretty and organized like so many of those that I read. I WILL do this this summer!! 

9. Write letters. With email and texting I feel like I never write or receive letters anymore. Isn't it so fun when you check the mail and you have a note from a friend or relative? I really want to brighten someone's day by doing this! Now I need to get stamps...it has been forever since I bought stamps!

10. Journal. I haven't written in a journal since I was little but I think it would be so great to do this and recall daily all the things I am thankful for :)

Have a fabulous Wednesday!