Happy July! I love summer -- I get so much reading done!
34. Happy and You Know It, Laura Hankin
35. The Book of Cold Cases, Simone St James
36. Survive the Night Riley Sager
37. I Am Watching You, Teresa Driscoll
38. The Good Sister, Sally Hepwroth
39. 56 Days, Catherine Ryan Howard
40. Letters to a Young Athlete, Chris Bosh
41. The Woods Are Always Watching, Stephanie Perkins
Be sure to follow me on Good Reads to see what I'm reading next!
I had the most amazing week filled with relaxation and pool time and I realized that I wanted to write and share more in the influencer world so here I am again, back with another post.
I have new check marks on this big list!
2. Masters + 30 or a CAGS - officially submitted for Masters + 30 (and honestly I'm eyeing that +45 mark now!
2. Get another tattoo - the most beautiful flowers on my tricep were done in May and I love them, but I'm obviously still looking for more....
7. Try diamond painting or another new craft with Em - I made such a gorgeous beach painting using diamond painting. I was so nervous it would drive me insane but it ended up being so calming...
I'm making more check marks and can't wait to see what I do next!
- Heather
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TRAVEL
1. Disney World or Disney Land with the kids (again) - August 2021
2. Lego Land in New York - check! So much fun!
3. Travel internationally - Europe ideally Iceland in February 2022!
4. Harry Potter World - Another we checked off on our trip!
5. Go to a Tropical Island
6. Go on a cruise.
7. Go on a road trip that's at least a week long a different place every night or two. - this was unreal! Check out the post all about it!
8. Fly 1st class. - this was a surprise! On our way to Nashville, we got a free upgrade!
9. Go Glamping/ Stay in a Tree house
10. Camp at least 10 days in the five years
- We did 3 nights to celebrate my sister's graduation - June 2021
11. Go to Ohana at Disney or real Luau in Hawaii.
12. See 5 National Parks
13. Go to an all-inclusive resort
14. Make a bucket list of travel locations - done and done - check out my list here.
15. Get a new passport
16. Visit 5 new states
- California to see my brother and North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee this summer!
FITNESS
1. Try Barre or a new type of fitness class
2. Bench a full plate on each side
3. Run an in person 5k or 10k.
4. Run a half marathon.
5. Do a pull up
6. Try a pole fit class
FOOD
1. Try a juice cleanse
2. Eat vegetarian or vegan for a week
3. Go to a fancy dinner and splurge without looking at menu prices - Nick and I went to a deliciously amazing steak house. We ordered amazing steaks and sides and drinks and didn't pay attention to the bill. It helped that it was even less than we expected, but it was such a fun experience since it's so out of the ordinary for us!
4. One month take out/fast food free
5. Try barbeque in the south - so many times on our road trip. It. Was. Amazing.
6. Tip 100% on a bill /$20 on a small bill
FOR WORK
1. Take a spanish or ASL class - I signed up for DuoLingo Spanish! I'm a couple weeks in and I'm relearning so much.
2. Masters + 30 or a CAGS
FOR ME
1. Be comfortable in my body
2. Get another tattoo
3. Buy a piece of art -- real art, not a print from Marshalls/Home Goods I was beyond excited to support my former co-worker at SAPedrosa.com. I bought the most gorgeous print, but hope to buy this one day when I own my own house again and can decorate.
4. Do the AFSP Overnight walk NOT in Massachusetts or New York
- I just signed up for New York in the Summer of 2022 since they just announced it but crossing my fingers for 2023!
5. Unplug completely for 24 hours
6. A spa day I originally meant this as a massage and facial and all that, but we ended up at Sky Lagoon in Reykjavik and it was the most amazing, relaxing spa experience.
7. Try diamond painting or another new craft with Em
8. Cross stitch something
9. Take a baking class -- cookies or cake decorating.
10. Pay off the car
I haven't been as focused on reading lately. Every night is sports or practice and every weekend is a home project or an adventure and s...
