Greetings! Today I'm providing an update on my Fall fun list, and linking up with several fabulous bloggers who also share their updates. It's a good exercise for me to go through, not only to remind me of my good intentions, but also to feel grateful for all the fun that I've been experiencing. Thanks, Leslie, for organizing the link-up.
My Fall fun list of 20:
1. Exercise in the gym 3x per week, one hour each time. In progress. I exercise in the gym 3x per week, except when I was in Ireland. Without access to a gym, I walked, and modified my exercises using my body weight and a resistance band.
2. Yoga 2x per week, up to one hour each time. In progress. This is an enjoyable activity so I have no trouble to continue.
3. Swim 1x per week, up to one hour. In progress. I swim every Saturday, except when I was in Ireland and did not have access to a swimming pool.
4. Run short distance 1x per week, up to 5K. In progress. I run 5K every Sunday, except on September 24, I walked 5K in lieu of running due to a heat warning.
5. Celebrate Thanksgiving and my blog's 1st anniversary with a pumpkin pie. Yes! It was yummy. I can get a pumpkin pie most of the time where I live but saving it for Thanksgiving in October makes it more special.
6. Enjoy a therapeutic massage. Yes! It was a very nice self-care treat.
7. Travel to Ireland in October. Yes! I had a wonderful time exploring Ireland.
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| A taste of Ireland landscape |
8. Visit Dublin, capital city of Ireland. Yes! I explored Dublin on foot and enjoyed the city very much.
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| Dublin Castle |
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| Skellig Michael, Ireland |
10. Write my first guest post on another blog. Yes! My writing is done. The guest post will be featured on Sunday, October 29 at 9 a.m. Toronto time. Please check back on that day for my reveal and join in on the fun.
11. Email my friends who live overseas. In progress. One done, a few more to go.
12. Meet my local friends for coffee. In progress. Even better than a coffee date, I had lunch with one of my girlfriends. I have a coffee date next week, and another lunch date with two girlfriends in early November.
13. Watch a new-to-me movie. Yes! I watched Wonder Woman. I'd like to see more movies this year.
14. Attend a concert. Yes! I attended the Red Slam concert. I'd like to attend more concerts this season.
15. View a new art exhibition. Yes! I viewed several art projects at Nuit Blanche, saw the giant Olmec head display at the Magic of Latin America art exhibition in Toronto, and world-class art work at the National Art Gallery of Ireland.
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| The Giant Olmec Head |
16. Take a trip to Central Europe in November with my sister. Pending.
17. Explore Budapest, capital city of Hungary. Pending.
18. Visit Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia. Pending.
19. Re-visit Vienna, capital city of Austria. Pending.
20. Explore Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic. Pending.
I counted nine completed items, six in progress, and five pending. I intend to continue with my fitness activities #1 to #4, do more of #11 to #15, and definitely look forward to completing #16 to #20 in the coming weeks.
Fantastic progress on your goals! Ireland is on our travel wish list!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amber. I enjoy doing the activities as they're all fun to me.
DeleteWhat a fun and active Bucket List! I'd love to hit more concerts myself!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jamie. I have another concert lined up for next week. Can't wait!
DeleteYour Ireland trip and other activities sound like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteMy trip to Ireland was great fun, Juhli. I enjoy the other activities, too.
DeleteYour travel plans are exciting and exhausting to me at the same time. PC mentioned that when he returns to Germany in the new year for work, we should plan another trip together in Europe. But our bank accounts and pocketbooks are hemorrhaging after our week in Germany.
ReplyDeleteYour commitment to working out is admirable. I would like to heat our pool for winter swimming but not sure that is practical or affordable. In the meantime, I am working back to running a 5K more easily again.
Thank you for sharing a bit of your well-lived life with all of us. It is a delightful read.
Thank you, Leslie, for organizing the link-up despite your busy schedule. I enjoy reading your updates, too. I'm sure you'll find an activity more suitable in the winter as a temporary substitute for swimming. If running seems to give your body discomfort, maybe give it a break and go for something lower impact.
DeleteWhat a great well-rounded list, Natalie. You're doing some fun things, and I'm impressed by the level of physical activity. Enjoy the rest of your fall!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christie. I'm enjoying the variety of my activities and the fall season very much.
DeleteI am impressed with your fitness goals and routines Natalie! Way to go girl. Hopefully once my kids are a little bit older and we are all sleeping a bit better, my workout routine can be a bit more consistent.
ReplyDeleteI also love all the travel you have in this seasons list. Ireland looks beautiful. Did you have a favourite spot that you visited while there?
You're right, Dani, once the children get older, it will be a little bit easier to find time for yourself.
DeleteWhile I was in Ireland, my favourite spot was Killarney National Park. It was within walking distance from the town centre with well marked trails, river, lakes and mountains. I saw a castle, a historic house, and deer there as well.
This is a truly incredible (and extensive) list, Natalie! I greatly admire your commitment to fitting all of this in!
ReplyDeleteIt's truly wonderful to have so many fun things to explore, Donna. I'm enjoying the variety and what I've learned from each activity.
DeleteWonder Woman! Did not see this in the theater this summer, so do tell if it was worth the watch???
ReplyDeleteYour Ireland photos are lovely! You didn't mention music, but I presume (hope!) you found time while in Dublin to hang out at a bar and listen to some? My fondest memory from our trip there was the amazing musicians!
Working to extend my running mileage here as well, as I continue to work my way back from an annoying, persistent repetitive use injury, grrr!
Wonder Woman movie was with a twist, Tamara, and worth a watch if you generally include superhero movies on your movie list.
DeleteYes, I enjoyed listening to music in Ireland, both live at a pub crawl in Dublin, and on the tour bus with informative background on the songs. The Irish harp is the official symbol of Ireland after all. I could have written many more things that I enjoyed in Ireland but tried to keep the post not too long and tried really hard to not include the gazillion pictures that I took while there :-)