My Summer Goals

I've always considered myself a pretty goal-oriented person {that sounds better to me than incredibly stubborn}. ;) I remember when I was younger setting several goals for myself that, quite honestly, made no sense whatsoever. But, because I set it as my 'goal', I stuck to it. For example--and I think I may have shared this on here before--I once saw a documentary on t.v. about snakes who find their way into household pipes and come up through toilets--yuck. In the documentary they said that these snakes will are more likely to come into half-bath toilet than a full-bath. And so, what did I do? I swore off the one half-bathroom in our house--for a year. Yes, my family teased me and on more than one occasion I found myself pounding on the occupied full-bathroom door in desperate need for the occupant to re-locate. But, I did it! I made it a full year! And, for what purpose? Yeah, don't ask.

Despite the example I just shared, I have also set out and accomplished several {worthwhile} goals. Goals which I am proud of. And, no, I don't feel the need to share all the finer points on here. :) But, of these 'worthwhile' goals, one in particular comes to mind.

Several years ago my friend Brooke {who is getting married this Friday!} and I created a list of different activities that we wanted to complete over the course of a summer. We wrote each item down and documented through pictures every time we completed one of our activities. At the end of the summer, we bought photo albums and stuck all of our pictures in as a sort of photo diary. {She was headed back up to Utah State, I was headed to down to Provo}

Now, if I remember correctly, I think we only did about half of the things that we set out to do. That is a 'fail' on any scale. But, it was a fun way to keep us motivated to try new things and it strengthened our friendship and the fun memories we have together.

Over the past few months, I've been feeling like a little bit of a slacker. I spend a lot of time thinking of all the things I would like to get done but, at the end of the day, I find that my list of 'completed' tasks is much, much shorter than the remaining 'to dos'. And so, I'm recommitting myself.

Last night I sat down and made a new list of summer activities I want to accomplish this year--50 things to be exact. Some of them are fun; some are not so fun. Some items are 'have to' do; others are 'want to'. My hope is that I will be able to look back at the end of the summer having worked hard, played hard, and with no regrets. Scott has volunteered to support me in my efforts. And, in an effort to keep myself on track, I'm also publishing my list for all the blogging world to see. As we complete each item, I'll post any pictures or updates we may have.

And so, without further ado, let me present to you--Hydee's Summer Goals 2011--to be completed by Labor Day. Wish me luck!

1. Go on a picnic

2. Go for a hike

3. Write 15 'Thank You' notes

4. Play card games in a tent

5. Take a 'frame-worthy' photograph

6. Clean out my nightstand

7. Make dinner for someone else

8. Get a tan

9. Plan/host Bridger's 1st birthday party

10. Update our blog weekly

11. Visit both sets of my grandparents

12. Design blog

13. Take our family pictures

14. Spend a day shopping with my mom

15. Attend Youth Conference

16. Take a weekly walk with Scott & crew

17. Get a Snowie

18. Take Aspen swimming

19. Attend Girl's Camp

20. Create 5 FHE kits

21. Do 50 consecutive push-ups

22. Catch a fish {preferably on a fly}

23. Go camping

24. Re-read The Book of Mormon

25. Take Bridger to Pirate's Cove

26. Go to a fireworks show

27. Watch a movie outside

28. Attend a rodeo

29. Try 10 new recipes

30. Attend a parade

31. Get ice cream from Cold Stone

32. Obtain a city library card

33. Read 10 new books

34. Finish 1st year of Bridger's scrapbook

35. Attend a Salt Lake Bee's game

36. Go to the drive-in

37. Go to the beach

38. Host a BBQ

39. Go to Disneyland

40. Make fabric banner

41. Play badminton

42. Make 5 greeting cards

43. Attend a concert

44. Complete 2 personal progress projects

45. Go to Wheeler Farm

46. Go on a bike ride

47. Complete a sewing project

48. Complete an entire puzzle book

49. Organize my personal scrapbook bins

50. Have a girl's night out