To Do List

I'm in such a good mood!

I guess that's a pretty random way to start off but oh well. I actually wanted to write about what I 've been thinking lately. I've been thinking (drumroll please...), this summer I would love to just become involved in trying new things. I'm assuming everyone goes through this phase at some point in their life and my time has come! I want to make the most of the life I have and be able to have a pretty lengthy list of things I've accomplished. So here goes:

#1 I want to join 4-H again. As a kid, I did not like being a part of 4-H at all because I was so embarrassed by it. But looking back, I miss everything that it taught me. I used to give public presentations on anything, followed by feedback from judges. I learned to sew, did crafts, found my love of cooking and baking, found special moments photographable, and entered this all in the county fair. I really hope I get the chance to become involved in this again and to see what else it has to offer.

#2 I want to learn to play guitar. My dad and I have talked about this for a while now, and we can't wait to start taking lessons after school ends. Becoming involved in music is so important because it helps with other subjects as well, such as art and math. I used to play the violin from fourth grade to sixth grade and I did not like it at all. I'm glad I tried it, but now I think it's time to experiment with a different instrument instead of giving music up altogether.

#3 I want to become more of an outdoorsy person. I would love to spend my weekends hiking in the Adirondacks or kayaking on the Mohawk. There is so much to do just in our own backyards and I feel like I'm being held back by countless busy days. Just having some fresh air for a day can make a whole difference in the world. Especially since my parents will be working this summer and it'll just be Steph and I at home, I want to take advantage of the warm weekends as a family!

These are my top three goals for the summer and I am so excited that this'll be giving me something to look forward to! I will update on how much of this has been accomplished by the end of the summer, seeing as I'm a procrastinator and all... :)