Hello dollies!
Spring has sprung. And I have a created my 2019 spring bucket list to celebrate. As I type this, the balcony door is open allowing this gorgeous day to stream into our bedroom. Welcome spring!
In last year’s spring bucket list post, I shared a video that explains the benefits of creating bucket lists or activity lists. They inspire me to make goals and achieve them, to have a purpose in life this season. I read some of my earlier spring bucket list posts here and here before creating this year’s list. Reviewing those earlier lists helped me decide what I want to try to accomplish and experience this spring.
2019 Spring Bucket List
This spring’s list is a mix of entertainment, exercise and fun.
First Half of the List
In alphabetical order, here are my activities and a little more about them,
- Attend Easter church service at Abundant Living Faith Center. And maybe brunch to follow at the Ft. Bliss Centennial Club on post? Maybe even the Lord’s Supper Production, too.
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- Create a spring craft. Want to come up with something especially unique and then blog about it for the #pinterestchallenge blog hop in April. You can join, too! Just register here to be part of the hop and get crafting.
- Discover ways of finding peace. Peace is my word for the year. Read more about that choice, here. Happy to report, I am getting a little more proficient at building moments of peace into my days (can you say wine?). Had planned a blog post to talk about my progress seeking peace and to share my March goals but being out of town last week threw a wrench into the works.
- Finish a section on my mosaic/finish scrapbooking Germany. I scrapbook like I read…like a sloth. Have enjoyed scrapping my photos from our 10.2017 trip to Germany but am anxious to move on to another theme. Moved my mosaic to the dining room table in hopes that will prompt me to spend a few moments a day working on it.
- Frolic in the poppies. A G-rated frolic. This weekend is Poppy Fest, which should provide an opportunity for said frolicking. Or we can just meander among the poppies at the Franklin Mountain foothills.
- Go on a backwards date. This was on my winter bucket list but didn’t happen. I had a plan for it but let’s just say a marathon got in the way. We’ll get it this time!
- Hike. Have wanted to try one of the women’s hikes, there’s one on 04.07 on the Thousand Steps Trail. We usually take one hike together each season. Maybe we could try the Copper Prospect Mine Tour. What do you think, PC?
- Indulge myself with a spring mani or pedi. Get myself spring-wardrobe ready.
Last Part of the List
So far, so good. Let’s see what the second half of the list has in store.
- Open my fashion haus. And then share some of the pieces and looks from the Get Your Pretty On 2019 spring capsule wardrobe challenge. If you are interested but haven’t registered yet, please consider using my affiliate link to do so. And, if you have never heard of the GYPO challenges but would like to know more, watch this quick little video clip and then use my affiliate link to sign up!! They, and the friendships I made through them, are what got me out of bed when I first retired. Truly.
- Pay it forward. Self-explanatory.
- Picnic with my PC. Would like to do this up in a big way. My brother is sending my grandmother’s picnic basket, so I could use it. Hope to fill the basket with lots of goodies and find some little corner of the world in which to enjoy them.
- Run a 5K. Already registered for the Braden Aboud 5K but would like to do the Wicked Wine Run, too.
- Spring cleaning. Have already begun. Check out my tees and tops, in color order no less.
- Try art in the park, hosted by Franklin Mountains state park.
- Take a class or course. Might try to get in a piano class again. Or photography?
- Update our outdoor space around the pool. Our furniture is falling apart and we need new outdoor ‘rugs’ or mats. Also want to get some talavera pottery. But with PC’s job situation this might have to go on a back burner or heck, in the refrigerator!
So, that’s it. My shortest spring bucket list yet. Maybe I can hit this one out of the ball park.
2019 Winter Bucket List Final Update
You know what, I am going to go ahead and give myself an A+ for effort on my winter bucket list. I was away from home for over a month total and had company twice when I was home. As of my last update in February, I had given myself an 8 out of 10 on my progress.
The 2 activities that were lacking was taking a course or class of some sort and having professional photographs taken. I did make an appointment with a photographer but LIFE and we had to cancel. Going to count the One Sisterhood women’s event and vision board activity as my course or class. And just like that (snaps fingers), we are done! 100% completion on my winter bucket list. I attempted or completed everything on my list. Round of applause.
Thank you, thank you!
Your Turn
Have you given any thought to making a 2019 spring bucket list? As you can see from mine, it doesn’t have to be anything too wild and crazy. But having a list makes me accountable and helps me remember to try new experiences. If you are a blogger, please link-up your bucket list post below. If you don’t blog, share a couple of activities you’d like to accomplish in a comment below. Then mark your calendars to check on our progress and report on your own on 04.21.2019 and o5.21.2019.
Mom
I would like to take a sec to update you on my mom. She is still in the hospital but will probably be released tomorrow. What a 3-ring circus that is the fourth floor of St. Joseph Hospital Main in Lexington, Kentucky. And, who knows, maybe everywhere these days? One example – they took a stool sample yesterday (TMI?) but no one knows what happened to it or who requested it.
The oncology surgeon said there is no surgical necessity, but the fluid remains in her pelvis/around her ovaries. We are fine with that but no one seems to know if the fluid is actually a mass. They are treating her for VRE, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria and she will go home with IVs. Or to a rehab facility. The oncology surgeon (why an oncology surgeon…does she have cancer? No one knows.) said she had pain in her abdomen when she got there, so that’s nothing new and is sending her home. Thank you very much. His bill is in the mail.
Today is mom’s 92nd birthday. Mom has a wonderful caregiver through Senior Helpers who is taking some of her little friends to visit her at the hospital. We ordered Bundtinis to be delivered for them to enjoy together. The Lexington Nothing Bundt Cakes store threw in the delivery free-of-charge. There are still rare instances of good customer service in the world.
Enjoy these first days of spring…why, heck, enjoy the whole season! Thank you for spending a few moments here with me.
Hugs and kisses,
Laura says
March 21, 2019 at 1:04 pmHappy birthday to your mother! I love the items on your spring list! I wanted to get back to running outside but I fell and hurt my back this weekend so hopefully I heal quickly and can still do that! Good for you for accomplishing your winter list!
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 9:08 amHow is your back, baby girl? I am glad your mama was able to come help you for a bit. Give it time to heal before you begin running on it again.
Juhli says
March 21, 2019 at 1:43 pmI hope your Mom responds to the treatment and feels well soon! Crafts, hikes, picnics, clothes and more – great list.
Deb says
March 22, 2019 at 2:20 amThere is literally never a dull moment for you one way or another! I do hope that your mum responds to treatment and feels better soon.
Great Spring list, a great variety of things to do on there. Spring cleaned my wardrobe the other day too, but it still doesn’t look as orderly as yours – one great relief was that everything I put away at the end of last summer still fits so that was a big bonus!
Kellyann Rohr says
March 22, 2019 at 5:13 amOh boy, that’s a lot going on with your mom! I hope she is released and doesn’t have to go back anytime soon. Nothing Bundt Cakes are so good, I love getting my free one on my birthday!
Your spring bucket list is inspiring, I feel like a broken record but I really should sit down and be more thoughtful and make a list of my own!
Have a great weekend my friend!
xo,
Kellyann
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 8:46 amWhat? What? Free bundt on my birthday? I am on that this weekend. Thanks for the heads up.
Put together a teeny tiny spring list and join us. You can share now and update with us on 04.21 and 05.21. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you to do this with me. They are motivating and fun. Or if this time of year is too nutty with the school year winding down, then come play for the summer. We share our summer list on 06.21. Mark that agenda, girl!
Gail says
March 22, 2019 at 7:30 amHappy birthday to your mom! And wow, what a great bucket list! When I look at yours, I feel sad that I don’t have one – but I find it puts me under a bit of pressure to find the time to do new things. I may have to give up SAD because it just seems like all I do is go to work and the gym 🙁
Oh and and I’m fascinated by the “backward date” – what’s that?
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 8:33 amI need to make the backward date happen…have had a lot of interest in it. Come do a summer bucket list with us, Gail. We will share in June. Or jump in now with your spring list. I think you will be surprised how the lists work to encourage you to try new things. Then you will have extra exciting stuff for your sentences!!
Dara says
March 22, 2019 at 7:33 amLove the list. Mine has spring capsule wardrobe on it too! I want to go for a hike! I hope your mom gets well soon.
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 8:31 amHey, you are doing the spring capsule wardrobe, too? If so, let’s do a post together featuring some of our fav looks from the season.
jodie filogomo says
March 22, 2019 at 9:05 amHappy birthday to your sweet momma. Sending her lots of love and hugs!!!
Frolicking in the poppies…that one definitely got my attention, and how fun would that be??
As for backwards date?? I don’t get it. You will fill me in, right??
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 8:42 amNeed to get on this backward date ASAP. Inquiring minds want to know…
Thank you for the birthday wishes to my mom. I see how active Nancy and Charlotte are and remember how active mom was just a short time ago. Not sure we will ever get back to that place. You girls hold each other close!
ShootingStarsMag says
March 22, 2019 at 2:03 pmHappy Birthday to your mom! I’ve spent a lot time in the UK hospital in Lexington for my sister, and they are fantastic. Sorry the hospital your mom is not as great…sheesh! How nice of Nothing Bundt Cakes though. They are so good!
Good luck with all of your Spring bucket list items. I didn’t make mine too long so I don’t get super overwhelmed, but hopefully it will be a great season for all of us.
-Lauren
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 1, 2019 at 9:01 pmI know you have had your share of time being with your sister at the hospital. Wasn’t it about this time last year or maybe in the fall that she had to have surgery in Lexington? Scary stuff.
I am going to print off my bucket list tonight so I have it in sight (that rhymes) and can hopefully knock that thing outta the ball park this season.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
March 22, 2019 at 7:34 pmOh gosh, your poor Momma. I hate when you don’t get very good answers or they are vague or just don’t know. My dad found out that they may need to do a 3 hour surgery on him in the upcoming future. I never like hearing that surgery word. Ok, onto the happy part of your post! Did you ever get in a Backwards Date period??? We did ours on my birthday last August and it was so fun! I don’t think I could have talked Brian into it tho, unless it was my birthday! Ha! I’ve been wanting to do a picnic really bad and I keep visiting places like Trader Joe’s, etc. and I think WOW… I would love to pick up some goodies for a picnic here. I really need to make a ‘Picnic Foodies’ idea list in the Notepad on my phone or something for ideas, or I just forget them. I love that you’ll have your Grandmas old picnic basket. I’ve been missing the actual races I used to do, even though I still run about 7-8 miles a week. I should sign up for the Zoo 5k this May. I doubt I’ll be as fast, but maybe I’ll enjoy myself running just for fun. Have a great weekend sweet friend!!!!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 1, 2019 at 7:45 pmSweet you…not sure where I read it…but CONGRATULATIONS on being contacted by Charming Charlie!! I can’t think of a better rep for their fabulous jewelry and apparel. If they ever need a senior woman, hope you will whisper my name in their ears!! So proud of you. Truly, Carrie. XOXOXO
When might your dad have to have this long surgery. I know he just had some kind of procedure recently. Our poor parents. Just hate seeing them struggle so. Praying whatever comes his way is manageable and works to restore him to health.
Never got our backwards date off the ground. Everything went wrong the day I tried to do it. Maybe this weekend will be the weekend to make it happen. I was so frustrated. So stay tuned. I wish we had a Trader Joe’s…for lots of reasons, picnic packing included. Been waiting for my brother to send my grandmother’s picnic basket but he has been snowed under. Might have to go back up to KY and get it myself, even if I have to wear it as a bonnet on the plane ride home.
Sign up for the zoo 5K. Sounds like great fun. I would love to run it with you. There are a bunch of races this spring that I would like to run. The kidney run was just announced today but I have committed to 2 already. The kidney race is near and dear to me because it was kidney failure that killed my dad and I have kidney disease. But there’s the wicked wine run and the color run and on and on!!
Keep me posted about your dad. I will keep him in my prayers.
Christie Hawkes says
March 23, 2019 at 2:10 pmI love your list, Leslie, from things as concrete and simple as attending a church service and getting a mani/pedi to the more complicated, nebulous finding peace. That’s life in a nutshell. Good luck with your spring bucket list and congratulations with your winter list success–especially considering all you’ve been through these past few months. I’m looking forward to your updates. Thanks for keeping us posted on your mother as well. Best wishes to you both.
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 9:15 amYour words are so pretty. Nebulous. Why can’t I think of words that paint pictures like that. I guess my years with kindergartners really effected my vocabulary. Ha! Maybe I need to add a vocab building activity onto my summer list! Thank you for the well wishes for my mom and for cheering me on in my bucket list progress.
Terri Webster Schrandt says
March 24, 2019 at 5:21 pmLooks like you have a busy spring ahead of you, dear Leslie! You sure keep busy. The day I truly retire (no teaching) and my hubby too, I’m sure I will fill my days with some of the creative ideas you have! Happy spring to you!
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 9:17 amTerri, your tropical photos from Hawaii are breath-taking. Out to scour El Paso for something tropical today for my Sunday Stills submission. Safe travels.
Tanya says
March 25, 2019 at 2:23 pmI hope your mom’s health improves soon. And I have to ask, what is a backward’s date! Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya – The Other Side of the Road
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 1, 2019 at 7:16 pmHave had such interest about the backward date. I have to get it off the ground and make it happen. Maybe finally this weekend. Don’t want to give it away. But sure appreciate your interest. And your well wishes for mi mamacita!!
Michael Ann says
March 25, 2019 at 4:37 pmAnother great list, Leslie! And thanks for the update on your mom. I’ll keep praying for her and all who love her! (((hugs)))
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 1, 2019 at 7:01 pmThank you for the prayers and good thoughts for my mom. And for those warm, supportive hugs. Looking forward to making great progress on this season’s list. Glad you joined me!
Shugunna says
March 26, 2019 at 6:04 amWell wishes for your mother and wishing you all much encouragement!! Take care of yourself as well…
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 1, 2019 at 6:40 pmThank you, sweet one. I am trying to get better sleep because I am just exhausted these days – emotionally drained rather than physically worn out. Mom has had a couple of better days. I sure appreciate your positive thoughts.
Kim says
March 26, 2019 at 5:49 pmSorry I’m just getting over here to check out your Bucket List. Just reading it tires me out, Leslie. You must feel so good about yourself for taking all of these active steps. Best of luck with your mother, she looks delightful.
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 9:03 amCome do a bucket list with us, Kim!! I really enjoy lists of all kinds and need them to keep from hiding in bed with the covers pulled over my head!! I have to have their guidance and reminders to get things accomplished. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have you join us. Jump in now with your spring list or start thinking ahead to summer. We will update spring on 04.21 and 05.21 and will share summer on 06.21.
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
March 27, 2019 at 9:50 pmBest wishes for your mom and WOW you are going to be busy this spring!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 9:02 amHave to keep busy to stay out of trouble. My poor mom has been through the mill. Keep hoping we will round the bend and have brighter days again.
Lysha says
March 28, 2019 at 6:36 amSo many great things on your list. I’m not sure if I’m make a Spring Bucket List this year, because I’m so behind on other things. Here’s hoping you get to do your backwards date!
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 1, 2019 at 6:39 pmLysha, just put together a mini-spring bucket list…3-5 things. It will help you accomplish some of those things that you are behind on!! Our spring bucket link-up is open for a bit longer so it is not too late!!
Laura says
March 28, 2019 at 9:31 pmThis is a wonderful list! I always like looking at your bucket list. They give me such great ideas! Your closet looks amazing after you’ve organized it! I have been thinking I want to re-organize my closet. Maybe in a different way so it can help me look at my clothes in a different way!
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 2, 2019 at 8:59 amI think organizing the closet helps us see what’s in there! Ha!! I was reminded of a few things I had forgotten. A couple of old favs and a couple of newer purchases, too.
Nancy Dobbins says
April 16, 2019 at 11:35 amHi Leslie,
Love the list…and you were so industrious on the winter one, despite being so busy.
Best wishes for your mom’s health…I know what it is like to have an aged parent in the hospital as I went through it with both of my parents. It is a circus…and one hand does not seem to know what the other is doing! It is so important to have you there for her as an advocate! Even with my brother’s care at a VERY high powered medical facility we found communication among the parties to be very weak, especially with caregivers. Best of luck!
As an aside, one of our Bucket List items, not attached to any particular season, was to acquire a travel trailer…we aspire to take a 9 month or so tour around the US and see many of the iconic sites and National Parks as possible. Well, today we bought the RV! So excited!
Leslie Roberts Clingan says
April 18, 2019 at 10:30 amOh, Nancy, I am so excited to read about your 9 month tour and your first step in realizing this bucket list activity…buying your RV. I think I would adore having an RV but PC not so much. We stayed in a darling B&B RV called the Dog House in Phoenix for a week. I loved it. Felt like a kid again playing house.
Can’t wait to see pictures and read about adventures from your travels.