I don’t know how it can possibly be 2020 already. Wasn’t it 1978 just yesterday? Or maybe the day before. At the most.
But we’re already more than half way through January of 2020 and if I’m going to put together a list of stupendous things to do this year I had better get going. Oh, I know, I know, I didn’t get everything on the 2019 list done.
I guess I should start with those things I didn’t get done but that I still want to do. That would include:
*Camping in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
*Improve my night photography skills.
*Spend a week in the Southwest.
*Ride my bike on some of the rails-to-trails around here.
*Spend several weeks in Alabama and invite friends to join me.
Wow! That’s a lot of stuff still to get done, but I’m sure there are more fun things I can do in a year with such a cool number.
How about:
*Walk in at least 3 5K races.
*Travel to Florida to meet the baby sheltie boys.
*Purchase a set of extension tubes for the Nikon and explore macro photography.
*Make more vegetarian or vegan meals, goal being at least one per week.
*Take a drawing class.
*Take Katie camping at least twice this summer.
Glad I got included, mama!
And here’s one that was accomplished from the 2019 list but needs to be on the 2020 list as well:
*Meet up with other sheltie moms for doggie adventures. Because everyone needs more adventures.
I feel like I’m missing some fun stuff…what else do you think I should add to this 2020 list of stupendous fun stuff to do?
Obviously any adventures should include me mama!
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January 19, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Good list! I haven’t really thought about a list. But hey, it’s the roaring 20s all over again.
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January 20, 2020 at 10:54 am
I like to think this decade WILL be roaring…in a good way.
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January 19, 2020 at 9:26 pm
Okay, you should come camping in Porcupine Mountain State Park in July. I’ll be heading out west and plan to stop there for three or four days.
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January 19, 2020 at 9:52 pm
Helen, I’ll have to see if I can coordinate that! Do you already have site reservations?
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January 20, 2020 at 8:18 am
Nope, going to do them pretty soon though, probably in the next couple weeks.
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January 20, 2020 at 8:34 am
Let me know.
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January 20, 2020 at 12:11 am
Sounds pretty full to me. You know, me, the one who mostly stays home.
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January 20, 2020 at 10:55 am
It does seem like a lot, especially if I try to fit most of it in in the summer.
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January 20, 2020 at 3:06 am
on our list is to enjoy efurry moment… and we hope 2020 will be a wonderful year for all of us…
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January 20, 2020 at 10:56 am
That’s very good advice, Easy. Katie seconds you on enjoying efurry moment! She says that is best done with treats. And walks in the woods. And sleeping in her tent.
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January 20, 2020 at 6:53 am
Great post!! The start of it had me giggling as I feel the same way? How can it be 2020! Haha 🤣 and 1978 is the year I graduated highschool so that should date me a bit!! Haven’t thought about high school in long while! Your list sounds like great FUN!! 😃 I haven’t thought of a list, but am already heading to Hawaii with my daughter and hubby in February. My daughter planned this trip, so thankful for her and for her LOVE for travel!! ❤️ ~Diana
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January 20, 2020 at 10:57 am
Hawaii sounds pretty wonderful, especially in February. You will have a wonderful time! PS: I graduated from college in 1978…it WAS only yesterday.
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January 20, 2020 at 8:28 am
Your list is wonderful as is. If you do all those things then I’m thinking you’ll need to add a line item for frittering. Just hanging out at home doing nothing. Frittering.
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January 20, 2020 at 10:57 am
I agree…and I do a lot of that, especially in the winter. Also when Katie and I camp we spend a lot of time doing nothing much at all. It’s one of the best things about camping.
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January 20, 2020 at 10:09 am
Your list sounds wonderful, but aren’t you going to play in community band anymore??? Surely there’s a want-to-do there! I’m looking forward to your meeting those Sheltie boys in Florida though!
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January 20, 2020 at 10:58 am
I’m still playing…though I’m thinking about taking some time off so that I can go to Alabama for a more extended time. But it’s hard, given that I’m the librarian, and plus I sort of committed to this set of concerts we’re playing. On the other hand there are a TON of clarinets….so maybe I can miss one concert.
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January 20, 2020 at 1:47 pm
I’ve found that a tiny break helps my playing, so I’ll bet you’ll be fine. Everybody needs a vacation, especially those of us who’ve survived this awful winter!
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January 20, 2020 at 11:17 am
I’m with you on the drawing class. I was never terribly good in high school art, but I loved watercolors and architectural details. Can’t wait to see what you choose.
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January 20, 2020 at 12:55 pm
I’ve had a hard time coming up with satisfying art classes…but I hope I can find a drawing class..it seems like it’s fundamental to everything else I’d like to try.
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January 20, 2020 at 1:41 pm
That’s a great list of goals, Dawn. I wish you success and fulfillment.
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January 20, 2020 at 6:28 pm
Thank you Tom! Enjoyed your post about winter camping!
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January 20, 2020 at 3:55 pm
That sounds like a wonderful list! Retirement is surely conducive to such adventures.
I find it so hard to believe that we’re20 years into the 2000s already. In 2018 and 2019 I kept catching myself dating things as 1998 and 1999. Pretty sure that this year it’ll be something like 2010 or 2002… Just crazy. Brain won’t accept it.
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January 20, 2020 at 6:29 pm
My brain also won’t accept I’ll be 64 in April.
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January 20, 2020 at 4:20 pm
As godmother to the boys you have to come and see them and Katie has to meet her nephews …and don’t forget the beach …the wonderful glorious beach
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January 20, 2020 at 6:29 pm
I know. Can’t wait to meet those little bundles of fuzz.
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January 21, 2020 at 7:42 am
Was the cello playing this year or 2019? I thought that was pretty major. Your list sounds like realistic goals Dawn. And fun!
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January 21, 2020 at 7:48 am
It was on the 2019 list but done early 2020. This list is for fun new stuff to do in 2020. The cello WAS pretty wonderful!
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January 22, 2020 at 7:49 am
Your list already seems pretty full to me! Lots of fun stuff on there. I’ve been thinking about macro photography, too.
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January 22, 2020 at 8:06 am
I’m going to order some extension tubes because that’s cheaper than a full blown macro lens. I took a 3 hour class with a professional photographer and he suggested starting with that. You remind me that I need to get those ordered.
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January 23, 2020 at 8:58 am
Great list, but I was especially taken with your Sheltie. Our dear Liam, a Sheltie, died two years ago, and how I miss him. So nice to see yours.
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January 23, 2020 at 10:32 am
Awwww. Liam is a GREAT name for a sheltie. I’m so sorry he moved on ahead. If you like Katie’s image here, read the very next post….she wrote that one as she is prone to do once in awhile. Thank you for stopping by, Katie and I appreciate your kind words.
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January 24, 2020 at 9:30 am
I will indeed read Katie’s post.
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