Welcome to a new occasional feature on the blog, 10 Things! I'm sure you're realized by now that I love lists -- to-do lists, book lists, bucket lists -- and I figured, hey, might as well add one more! 10 Things will be just what it sounds like: me listing off 10 things on a given topic. Tomorrow is June 1 -- the unofficial start of summer -- so I thought to start I'd list some things I'm looking forward to in the next couple months. What are you looking forward to this summer?
2. Taking Alohi to the beach for the first time.
3. Jarrod's work schedule evening out after a few months of craziness. He should be on a fairly normal Monday through Friday schedule and be home for dinner every night. Can't ask for more than that!
4. Getting to the beach more; I've only been once since we got Alohi at the beginning of February! Now that she's a little older, I don't feel quite as bad abandoning her in her crate for a couple hours to get in some beach time.
5. 4th of July fireworks!
6. Trying more pineapple recipes. I've added a few to our regular dinner rotation and I want to find some more -- we have two years left to eat all the island-fresh pineapple we can!
7. Reading more backlist and books I own -- hopefully this'll help me get my first 5-star read of the year! I've resolved to take a break from new releases during the month of June... we'll see if I can stay strong and resist temptation.
8. Casting on for my So Faded sweater, as well as finally trying out one of the adorable embroidery kits I ordered from Etsy a while back. (Which to do first? Puffin, fox or raccoon? Decisions, decisions!)
9. Getting new neighbors! We happen to have the least sociable bunch of neighbors on the planet -- despite living in military housing -- but our next-door neighbors just moved out! Fingers crossed that the new people at least feel like chatting once in a while. Bonus if they have a dog to make friends with Alohi!
10. Snorkeling and hiking! We've been back in Hawaii a year now and haven't done either -- which is just nuts!
I vote raccoon for the embroidery kit! I know they're a pest but they are so cute with their weird little hands. Make sure to show us pictures :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love raccoons! Last spring I got to hang out with some baby raccoons a friend was fostering and they were the cutest things ever!
DeleteYou have so many good things on your list!!! I would love to go hiking and we will definitely be at the beach this summer. I mean not as nice as your beach but I'll take it :) And YUM on the fresh pineapple. Good luck with getting to backlist books!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Grace! First I have to finish the library books (all new-ish) I have checked out... so July might end up being the backlist month! Enjoy your beach time! :)
DeleteSo many great things to look forward to! We have a lot of fun family events this summer (baby showers, 90th birthday party) and I'm really looking forward to a trip in August when we can finally meet our new nephew!
ReplyDeleteP.S. That picture is so beautiful!
That sounds like a fabulous summer! Family events are something I really miss out on being stationed in Hawaii. :/ Enjoy! :)
DeleteI hope you get some great neighbors - there's nothing worse than living next to people who aren't at least friendly from time to time. We have a rental duplex next door and we've had our share of losers. Now, I'm just thrilled if they DON'T talk to us and aren't doing anything illegal. Take lots of pics of Alohi at the beach - I can't wait to see them. I love your list except for fireworks. Booker T is terrified of them and he has to take Xanax when they start going off or it might flare up some gastritis or stomach issues as well as general anxiety!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree -- quiet but antisocial neighbors are definitely preferable to some other kinds! I'm so excited to take Alohi to the beach -- I'm thinking maybe this week we could pop over to the beach near our house with her and watch the sunset. I'm so curious how she'll react! When we took Conan to the beach for the first time, he barked at the waves and dug in the sand like crazy chasing crabs. Poor Booker T! Conan hated loud noises too.
DeleteLots of lovely things to look forward to in the coming months. I hope you get that first 5 star read of the year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jade! I can't believe it's already JUNE and I have yet to read any really stellar books this year! Enjoy your summer! :)
DeleteLooks like you're planning a great summer! I've been with my boyfriend for over four years and I only found out last week that he likes pineapple. I feel cheated of all the pineapple-based recipes I could have been making over the years :D
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic plans. I'll be having mini trip in the beginning of July and planning to go to beaches a lot. I hope you enjoy them all. :)
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