Today is the last day of May, and it is exciting to think about all of my summer plans spread over the next three months. This will be my first summer in quite some time that I do not have to return to school at the end of July. Oh, what JOY!
June will be packed with plans and procedures. July through Labor Day will afford me more downtime, which will allow for more fun projects to do around the house and to cross items off my 22 for 2022 list. So, here is a little snapshot of what I am planning for this summer.
JUNE
- Engagement Party for my niece Kaitlyn and her fiancé Marc
- The Audubon Croppers (TAC) Scrapbooking Event with my scrapbooking gal pals
- Trip to New York City with Andrew
- Saenger Theatre in New Orleans to see Hamilton
- Year of King Project with Kelsi (“The Mist” and “1408”)
- Slasher Movie Marathon with Kelsi
JULY
- Gardening (front of the house)
- Sprucing up the Front Porch
- Home Office Makeover
- Year of King Project with Kelsi (It)
AUGUST
- Work on my YouTube Channel (hoping to launch after Labor Day)
- Year of King Project with Kelsi (Cujo)
- Audition for The Jungle Book at the Columbia Theatre
Of course, this list contains the highlights of my summer plans. I will also be reading, blogging, scrapbooking, hanging out with friends and family, going to the movies, and meeting one evening each month with my book club. I am always up for adventures that may spring up throughout the summer.
In addition to having fun this summer, I also have to make time for self-care. I have scheduled two procedures in June: a colonoscopy and an implant to replace the fractured tooth I had pulled back in July 2020. I also need to schedule my mammogram and other doctor appointments between July and Labor Day. While these appointments are not necessarily fun, they are necessary for me to have fun.
Tomorrow starts clean eating and exercising for me. After months of neglect, I hope my body does not go into shock. HA! I want to get back to my daily walking habit. I have missed it immensely and thoroughly enjoy my walks.
Oh, how I am looking forward to this summer! What will your summer look like this year, dear reader? I hope whatever you choose to do, it will include some fun and relaxation. Happiness!
“One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” ~ Jeannette Walls
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