I am really good at making lists and plans, and really bad at following through. Case in point: this post started out as a quarterly check-in on my list published back in January.
I was certain that I would do way better than I have, especially now that I’m on vacation (and will officially retire in just a couple of weeks).
However, the weather has conspired against me for getting some of these things done in the first half of the year. So, no camping or kayaking, and minimal outdoor swimming. The cold is also playing havoc with the garden, or at least my willingness to be outside weeding and pruning.
And an unexciting Stratford season combined with everyone (including my son) being very busy is making my visits to Toronto and southern Ontario seem unlikely, though I’m still hoping for at least one trip.
The yoga practice completely collapsed, but I have taken up jazz class. I’m making some time to read, and visiting my parents fairly regularly. Lots of room for improvement here, but at least something is happening. Mom is threatening to make me learn how to use her serger, so that unstarted pile of sewing projects may start to get tackled, too.
What has gone really well? I did finish off all my lifeguard and swim instructor qualifications, and I applied for a job (though I still need to pass one more set of tests before being hired). My activist voice has been very loud and I have been incredibly busy volunteering for various bike/environment events. I even rode all the way across town for an event last Sunday. That was my longest ride ever, at 76 km. Now I’m dreaming about a 100 km ride by the fall; maybe that will be my 24th thing, the space I had left open for an adventure.
Hey, it’s not even the halfway point yet! You’re fine. Also, Something Rotten is definitely worth seeing. I laughed so much my sides hurt.