Sunday 20 May 2018

Spring fun list update #2


Greetings! The last four weeks seemed to pass by quickly. It's time to review my Spring fun list update #1 and see where I've made further progress. I'll be linking up with a group of terrific bloggers who also maintain their seasonal fun lists.

My Spring Fun List Update #2:

1. View two art exhibitions: Done and enjoyed! I actually viewed six art exhibitions as written here and here, plus two that I haven't written about yet. This has turned out much better than I thought.

2. Attend eight music recitals: Done and enjoyed! The weekly program was exceptionally organized with the following accomplished performers:
  • One piano-violin duet recital by Asher Armstrong and Emily Kruspe
  • One four hands piano recital by Emily Chiang and Elizabeth Bang
  • Four solo piano recitals by Jean-Luc Therrien, Mary Kenedi, Andre Fu, and Vlad Soloviev
  • One soprano, mezzo, and organ recital by Allison Angelo, Ariana Chris, and Dan Bickle. Ariana Chris sang the Greek national anthem at closing ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
  • One classical guitar recital by Daniel Ramjattan

3. Watch ten movies: In progress with 80% done! I enjoyed watching The Shape of Water, The Darkest Hour, Coco, I, Tonya, The Post, Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool and even Paddington 2. I gave thumbs down to Daddy's Home 2. Seven good movies out of eight seen. That's pretty good.

4. Review French 15 minutes daily: In progress. I'm right on target as I have not missed any day. I plan to continue my lessons until Fall.

5. Plan a long weekend trip with my family: Done and enjoyed as written in my spring fun list update #1. I'm now on to planning our summer trip.

6. Meet up for coffee or lunch with my friends: In progress. I was able to meet with my friends for coffee six times and for lunch once from March 21 to date. That's about once a week, pretty good in my book.

7. Visit farmers' markets starting at the end of May: Pending. This will have to wait until after I return from Europe, or I may visit a farmers' market while in Europe!

8. Explore the Baltics: Pending. I will be packing my suitcase and boarding my flight to Tallinn in Estonia in a few days. Feeling excited!

I counted three completed items, three in progress, and two pending. I look forward to completing my Spring fun list by June 20.

Bonus: One activity that I didn't have on my list but I've enjoyed a lot is to visit local parks and gardens in the Spring. The trees and flowers are beautiful at this time of the year here. Their growth is astonishing to me, especially after one or two sunshiny and warm days. The promising visual and fragrant treats make me look forward to doing my daily morning walk.

How about you? How are things going with you? Please share.


44 comments:

  1. Have a fabulous trip - can't wait to see the photos!!

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    1. Thanks, Lydia! Glad you're linking up with us.

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  2. Love your positive posts Natalie and that you have a variety of things on your bucket list. I loved our cruise of the Baltics and Tallin was one of my favourite places - a real gem. Enjoy the rest of your Spring, I will be coming back in my Winter/Your Summer link up. xx

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    1. Good to know you liked Tallinn. Thanks, Sue, for stopping by. I look forward to your rejoining our seasonal link up.

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  3. Wishing you safe travels to Europe. Will look forward to reading about your adventures when you return.

    You've done very well on your spring fun list. Interested in seeing several of the movies on your thumbs up list. Have begun reviewing my Spanish following your good example!! And taking daily walks a la you and Tamara. Thank you for inspiring me to be better!

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    1. Thank you, Leslie, for organizing this link up and your warm wish. We'll continue to encourage each other to live a unique and satisfying life. I look forward to reading your spring update.

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  4. Hi, Natalie - Congratulations on your awesome progress for your Spring Goals -- and on your upcoming trip. You should be a Life Coach, or a Travel Consultant. Seriously!!

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    1. Hi Donna - Life coach or Travel consultant sounds like work so you won't see me sign up for either role any time soon :) Thank you for stopping by.

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  5. Natalie
    Sorry, I'm such a tragic for the British Royal Family, hence my link up is my take on the latest wedding.

    Your progress on your spring fun list is impressive.

    The VIVID festival is coming up soon in Sydney and I plan to be there with my son once I get over this cold,

    SSG xxx

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    1. SSG, the VIVID festival in Sydney looks amazing. I hope you get well in time to attend it and share your recap with photos on your blog. Thanks for dropping by and linking up with us.

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  6. Hi Natalie,
    You've accomplished lots of creative/cultural things. I've had a similar sensation of time flying by, but without the benefits of relaxed enjoyment. I was just thinking today that my May RAW NEWS update is going to be a short and boring read!
    Enjoy your trip.

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    1. Hi Karen, Sorry to hear you haven't had much relaxed enjoyment in May. The spring weather has been mostly good so I took advantage of sunny or dry days to go out. I hope you'll have some enjoyment in the last ten days of May. Thank you for stopping by.

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  7. I think I say this every time, but your list sounds like so much fun--full of friends and entertainment. Have a wonderful trip!

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    1. Hi Christie, My fun list is easy to take on and check off as someone else is handling most of the heavy lifting :) Thank you for dropping by.

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  8. You're so on track. Looking forward to your pics from Estonia.

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    1. Having a short list helps :) Thanks, Jo, for stopping by.

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  9. Have a fabulous holiday! I really should get back into learning Spanish, I was doing really well.

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    1. Thanks, Alicia! I find spending 15 minutes a day on my online language lessons do-able.

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  10. So good reading what you are up to.It's a breath of fresh air from the North when you post your blog with the link up!!

    Thank you for linking up for #lifethisweek 21/52. Next week's optional prompt is "How Did My Blog Start"
    Denyse

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    1. Thanks, Denyse, for hosting. I look forward to reading how you started your blog. I'll be in Europe next week.

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  11. Hi Natalie, thanks for sharing your inspiration and update of your Spring Bucket List with us at Midlife Share the Love Party. It is always a pleasure to have you link up. Have a great week! #MLSTL

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    1. Thank you, Sue, for hosting. I left a comment to congratulate you on your blog award but I haven't seen it yet. I hope it didn't disappear. Well-deserved win, Sue. Have a great week!

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  12. How exciting that you're heading to Tallinn. We were there for a day on a cruise and it is so fascinating. Enjoy. Wow, you've been busy. Loved your selection of movies. Have you seen The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society movie - loved it (may have the title mixed up as it's complicated!)

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    1. Thanks, Jo, for the movie suggestions. I'll keep them in mind. I may be able to see some movies during my flights to Europe and back.

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  13. Very beautiful post. Will have to check some of those movies. #MLSTL

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    1. Thanks, Patrick, for your comment. Have a great day!

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  14. Great job, Natalie! (It’s working for me now!)

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    1. Yeah! Happy to see you can leave a comment on my blog after some difficulties. Thanks, Michael Ann, for stopping by and for letting me know by email. Have a great day!

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  15. You are so good at getting through so many activities Natalie - I seem to be lucky to get through a normal day without adding all the little extras you manage to accomplish - I haven't even been out to see a movie this year - probably because there hasn't been much on to grab me.

    Thanks for linking up with us at #MLSTL and I've shared this on my SM xx
    Leanne | www.crestingthehill.com.au

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    1. It's easy to go through my short list and check things off as they're all fun events to me. Thanks, Leanne, for hosting MLSTL. Have a fabulous week!

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  16. Be sure to visit a few farmer's markets here in Europe, you wont be disappointed!

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    1. Thanks, Cherie, for your suggestion. I'm looking forward to visiting farmer's markets in Europe. Have a great day!

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  17. You are one busy lady. I am not sure I have enough friends that would be willing to meet once a week for coffee, good for you. I love farmers markets and can't wait till ours open.

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    1. Our first farmers' market is open tomorrow, and the weather forecast here is perfect! Hope yours will open soon. Thanks, Victoria, for stopping by.

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  18. Everything on your fun list gave me a nudge toward 'me too'! I definitely want to see 'The Shape of Water'. What a great post! Thank you! #MLSTL
    www.meinthemiddlewrites.com

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    1. Yay to have light fun! Thanks, Mary Lou, for stopping by.

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  19. You've sure packed a lot in! A trip to the Baltics - wow! Have a wonderful time! :-) #TeamLovinLife

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    1. It's fun and easy activities. The key thing is to be intentional about doing what I enjoy. Thanks, Min, for stopping by.

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  20. It sounds like you are doing an amazing job of living a fun filled, enjoyable life! I am not nearly so good with the "fun" stuff. My entire life has been about work, even as a child, so I find it hard to relax and just enjoy life. I am working on it though!

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    1. Glad you're working on more relaxation and enjoyment, Michele. You deserve it after having been working your entire life. Thank you for stopping by.

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  21. Enjoy your trip and look forward to your photos! As usual you've ticked so many things off your list! It's Autumn here and finally cooler which I'm really loving! #teamlovinlife

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    1. Thanks, Deborah! Enjoy May and autumn splendor.

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  22. SNAP!! Re planning a long weekend with family (two in a row in fact) and SNAP again re wanting to watch I, Tonya.

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    1. Long weekends with your family sound like a lot of fun. Thanks, Leanne, for stopping by.

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