Sunday 19 August 2018

Summer fun list update #2

Greetings! It's been about four weeks since I posted my summer fun list update #1. Today I'm checking in on my progress and sharing my second update of the season. 

My Summer Fun List Update #2 (June 21-August 19):

1. Visit farmers' markets, local parks, or beaches: Making great progress! Since June 21, I've made seven visits to farmers' markets, and spent time at the local parks or beaches almost every day. This summer is still going strong with warm, humid weather, and occasional heavy downpours. When I'm outdoor, I stay in the shade as much as possible and drink a lot of water.


2. Attend summer festivals: Good progress. I've attended five summer festivals in eight weeks. There were two other festivals that I noted the dates in my calendar but ended up not going as they were outdoors on very humid days. The show performers are so diverse and fantastic. For example, in July, the Barbados on the Water Festival and the Brave Festival presented amazing musicians and singers. Last night I was at the Small World Music Festival and saw a band named Kalàscima from Salento, Southern Italy playing various instruments and engaging the audience during their show. I'm happy to be in town to experience the festivals.


3. Go to outdoor concerts: Making great progress! In addition to the summer festivals,  I attended eight outdoor music performances by Mike Branton, Amanda Rheaum, Elan Trotman, Jordan John, Sol de Cuba, Amai Kuda & Y Josephine, Rufus John, and Ryan McNally. Every performance was unique and showed how much talent is out there. Listening to live music in a summer outdoor setting is simply wonderful!


4. Watch new-to-me movies: Good progress. So far I watched five movies I Feel Pretty, Beirut, Overboard, Life of the Party, and Avengers: Infinity War. I'm not picky about the movies at the moment as I only watch a movie once a week with my neighbours. We enjoy popcorn and chat before and after the movie so it's a social and entertainment combo activity.

5. View art exhibitions: Making great progress! This summer I viewed numerous indoor and outdoor art exhibitions like the art on King Street. The most recent exhibition titled Alternate Perspectives is at a gallery that I haven't been to before. It's always a pleasure for me to discover new art galleries and get to view new art work.


6. Enjoy BBQ gatherings with my extended family: Good progress. We enjoyed one family BBQ gathering in June, and one in mid-August. There were birthday cakes at both gatherings. Note that the candles are just representatives now, not the real age, or we may have to have a fire extinguisher ready, LOL.


7. Meet up with friends in Quebec City in July: Completed! We had a wonderful time in Quebec City. I wrote a post about the trip and included some photos here.

8. Celebrate my cousin's wedding in Paris, France in August: Getting close! I started going through my travel checklist and did a quick packing for my trip. The weather forecast in Paris looks good. I hope to get a photo of the Eiffel Tower with some blue skies this time.


It's been an excellent summer so far. I look forward to going to Paris later this week. I'll post on my blog again when I return home in early September.

How are things going with you? What good things happened? I'd love to hear your comments.
 

48 comments:

  1. What a lovely summer!! Love the movies with neighbours idea...#Lifethisweek

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    1. It's been a great summer. Thanks, Lydia, for stopping by.

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    2. Added something on my summer list to the link up. Is Ryan McNally the person who does the vocals on Downtown? Amazing voice if so!

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    3. This Ryan McNally is from Yukon, Canada. His voice was amazing but I don't think it's the same musician. I updated my post with links to the artists' web sites. Thanks, Lydia, for linking up with us.

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  2. Wow you're really doing all the things. Enjoy your trip x

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    1. Thank you, Ness, for your comment. My list is all fun and easy to do.

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  3. You are having a lovely summer, Natalie and I do believe that having a fun list of what you would like to do helps. I enjoyed reading what you have been up to. Enjoy the last few weeks of Summer xx

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    1. Thank you, Sue, for stopping by. I think we're more likely to do something when we write them down. Have a great week!

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    2. We are more likely to do things if we write them down, Natalie, I am a list girl! Thanks for linking and sharing at #MLSTL and have a great week!

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    3. Thank you, Sue, for hosting. Enjoy your week!

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  4. Sounds like a great summer so far! I'd like to see more outdoor concerts.

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    1. Thank you, Vanessa, for your visit and comment. Outdoor concerts are fun. Hope you see more of them.

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  5. Hi, Natalie - Congratulations on a very productive summer. Was that birthday cake for you? If so,"Happy birthday". Enjoy your upcoming trip to Paris. I look forward to hearing about that adventure!

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    1. Hi Donna, That birthday cake wasn't for me but I got a small slice :) I'm looking forward to this trip to Paris.

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  6. What an amazing summer you've been having, Natalie! The birthday cake looks like a giant Nanaimo bar. Was it?
    Enjoy your trip to Paris. Wishing you lots of blue sky.

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    1. Thank you, Karen, for your warm wish. My SIL got the cake from Costco. I forgot its fancy name. It looked like a giant Nanaimo bar but thankfully less rich.

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  7. Great job on your summer bucket list! I'd love to visit Paris someday. You've seen a lot of movies that I still need to check out like the new Avengers and I Feel Pretty. How fun it's a bit of a social get together too.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. Thank you, Lauren, for stopping by. The movie I Feel Pretty was funny, and Avengers of course have many superheroes and special effects.

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  8. You've been BUSY!!! Sounds like you've done a lot of fun things. Good for you! We're headed to a music festival in October in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The weather will have cooled off a little bit, hopefully!

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    1. Thank you, Michael Ann, for stopping by. The music festival in Chattanooga sounds great and autumn scenery will be on full display then.

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  9. Great seeing you at #MLSTL, Natalie. I reread this post because I want to hang on to summer for as long as I can!

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    1. Thank you, Donna, and I'm with you, hanging on to summer for as long as I can.

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  10. I love that everything on your list is about enjoying life. It sounds like you have had a wonderful fun-packed summer. Enjoy Paris! (How could you not?)

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    1. Thank you, Christie, for your comment. I'm certainly doing more of what I enjoy. I look forward to this trip to Paris.

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  11. I love all of your choices. So very wonderful. Thanks for sharing this list. #MLSTL

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    1. Thank you, Patrick, for your comment. Have a great week!

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  12. How delightful is your summer list...and off to Paris soon. I hope it is just wonderful!

    Thank you for linking up for #lifethisweek. Next week's optional prompt is a photo-based one: Share Your Snaps 27/8/18. Denyse

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    1. Thank you, Denyse, for hosting and for your comment. I look forward to joining your link up again after I return from my trip, in September.

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  13. Well you've certainly been busy Natalie - I don't know how you find the time to sleep! I loved that first photo of the shady path, and all the concerts you've been fitting in.
    #MLSTL :)

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    1. I really appreciate the shades, Leanne, even though I love the sunshine. Each of my fun activities lasts about an hour, except my family visits are more like day trips, and I spread them out so I still get time to sleep :) Thank you for co-hosting MLSTL with Sue.

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  14. Glad you are truly enjoying life and finding things to do all the time. Have a fab trip.

    stopping via the LifeThisWeek linkup.

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    1. Thank you, Suzy, for stopping by and commenting. I greatly appreciate it.

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  15. Sounds like a fun summer. I still need to get to a farmers market.

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    1. Thank you, Victoria, for your comment. Farmers' markets are seasonal where I live so when they're available, I make sure I go.

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  16. Love seeing the bucket lists updates, from you and others. (Made me pull out my own list to see how I was doing. ) Have a wonderful trip to Paris! what a way to end the summer!!

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    1. Thank you, Pat, for stopping by. It's been a fabulous summer. Hope you're enjoying yours to the fullest.

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  17. You've had a great summer! Enjoy Paris - I look forward to the pics on your return.

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    1. Thank you, Jo, for stopping by. I'm going to Paris with an empty memory card and fully charged battery in my camera. I'm ready to revisit the iconic sights and take photos.

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  18. We finally made it to some farmer's markets and it was so fun!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
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    1. Bravo, Jodie! Farmers' markets here are sure signs of summer so I make sure I go and enjoy while they last.

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  19. Sounds like a fabulous summer you're having! All that culture - yay! Enjoy Paris you lucky thing. I look forward to the photos and will keep my fingers crossed that you can get a photo of the Eiffel Tower with blue sky! :-) #TeamLovinLife

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    1. Thank you, Min, for stopping by. It's been a great summer. I'm looking forward to fun time in Paris.

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  20. I like the idea of making a fun list for summer. It looks like yours is giving you lots of opportunities for fun!

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    1. Thank you, Sally, for your visit and comment. I greatly appreciate it. I think when we write things down, we're more likely to do them. This is a fun list so I'm motivated to carry it out. I just read your most recent post and would like to read more of your previous posts.

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  21. What a FABULOUS summer! I am only slightly envious of your upcoming trip to Paris :) Have a wonderful time!

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    1. Thank you, Molly. Enjoy the rest of August!

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  22. Wow Natalie, you're certainly ticking things off your list. I tend to be far too apathetic on weekends to do anything, but I'm hoping my upcoming holiday means I can appreciate the world around more and not want to just hibernate when I'm not working. #teamlovinlife

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    1. Hi Deborah - I'm motivated to do fun things that I enjoy. Have a fabulous time in Italy! I know I will in Paris.

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