I wanted to start working on a bucket list but I am feeling like that is too much pressure to do stuff, like it has to be done and I don't want the pressure I just want a flow to my life. If I can make it happen fantastic but if it doesn't work out than it wasn't meant to be or something better came up.
This past weekend I loosely wanted to go hiking but every time I looked at a map or the weather I found myself indecisive. It didn't happen and I am okay with that. What I did do was finish up the kids Christmas shopping. I found some fantastic deals for clothes which Olivia truly needed and supplies to make a present I almost forgot about for 40% off. I got my little friends picture taken with Santa as a favor to his dad who was stuck at work and I cooked a new recipe so we could have dinner and I would have food for the double shift I was working Sunday. And music...there was some kitchen dancing.
One of the gifts I am excited about (and I hope they will be) is a coupon book for each girl. I asked friends for ideas but it quickly started to sound expensive and that was not my point. My point was just a date with each girl. It could totally be something free. I scored some nice card stock and to make 12 coupons and a cover. I picked a color that I think fit each month and once a month they can cash in a coupon for 1 date with Mom. There may be a drive-in or bowling date but there can also be a bike path or sunset date. They can choose. I hope they love the idea as much as I do. Maybe if I can remember I will keep a picture of each date and new Christmas I could give them a calender or collage of them. Hmmm, if only I can remember this come next December.
Now back to 2015. I am thinking of making a list. Maybe a dream list. I would love to take some tax money and make a few things solid like camp sites. This way we only need food and travel money and we are assured a place. I clearly understand that my dreams are bigger than my wallet or vacation days but no one said these things need to be done in 1 year. Add your 2 cents or suggestions in comments if you want as I love new Adventure ideas.
So without further ado......
1. Mount Washington - I have never been there.
2. The Flume - Went as a kid and seems like my kids should see it. I am thinking this could be done together but of course I have no idea. More research needs to be done.
3. Harpoon BBQ Festival in Vermont - pretty much a YES and will be booking a camp site as soon as I have the money.
4. Acadia National Park - need more days. No doubt about it. I already know about 2 hikes and a boat trip I NEED to do.
5. Running. That is a planned event on the list because it can't fall between the cracks and I want to run some races which is money. They need to be planned for too. Falmouth Road Race, Pells Bridge Run, Foamfest, Newport 10 Miler. I am sure other random ones will happen but these are the big ones.
6. Tubing - We talked out this the last 2 Winters and never went.
7. Wolf Lodge - if I can choke down the ridiculous cost but I am not against blowing this off. $400 is obscene in my opinion.
So there it is for now. I am sure it will expand but I just kept thinking let's write it out. Gives me a goal and makes it more real.
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