Back in mid-June just before summer was upon us, I posted a wish list. I recently went through to see if I am making good on my promises to myself since August is now upon us. Here is my progress so far:
- Day trips to the beach – I have made it to the local beach, Brighton Beach, almost every weekend with a few exceptions.
- Candlelight picnic in a local park – Not yet accomplished.
- Wall Street Run - Completed.
- Fourth of July Fireworks – Completed. I watched from a standpoint in Brooklyn overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
- Open water swim class at Brighton Beach – Completed. I would sign up for another session in a heartbeat. I learned so much in just a few hours.
- Bake a pie – Not yet accomplished.
- Read many books – Bits and pieces of many books. I need to hanker down and focus on one book at a time.
- Take afternoon naps – Completed. I just took a lovely one yesterday on the beach.
- Make homemade lemonade – Not yet accomplished.
- Bike rides – Completed and then some.
- New York Philharmonic in Central Park- I actually went to the Philharmonic in Prospect Park, Brooklyn with a group of people. It was much more low-key then Central Park and the vibe was perfect.
- Enter a writing contest – Not yet accomplished.
- Chesapeake Crab Boil- Not yet accomplished.
- Complete the New Jersey State Triathlon – Completed and very proud of myself!
- Keep fresh cut flowers in my apartment – Not yet accomplished.
- Park picnics – Completed.
- Swimming – Completed in my gym pool and the ocean.
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory - Not yet accomplished. I attempted once but they were already closed for the evening.
- Hand write an old-fashioned letter to a friend – Not yet accomplished.
- Outdoor movies – Completed and will continue…
- Take a surfing lesson – Not yet accomplished. I’m a little apprehensive after watching Shark Week.
- Trip to Red Hook-http://www.redhookfoodvendors.com/Home.html – Not yet accomplished.
- Cross state lines – Completed. This summer I have been to Dallas, New Jersey and Toronto.
- BBQ’s – Completed.
- Brooklyn Flea Market – Not yet accomplished.
- Create a summer playlist for my ipod – Completed.
- Kayaking on the Hudson - Not yet accomplished.
- See Sex and the City 2 (I’m a little behind) – Not yet accomplished.
- Run the Bronx ½ Marathon – I’m about to accomplish this coming weekend!
- Journal the story of my summer – Have yet to begin.
- Street fairs - Completed.
- New York City Marathon training runs – Not yet accomplished.
- See Twilight Saga: The Eclipse - Completed.
- Participate in Summer Streets – Not yet accomplished.
- Watch True Blood Season 2 on Netflix – Completed.
- Make homemade popsicles – Not yet accomplished.
- Watch a sunrise and sunset by the water – Watched the sunset at the beach. Haven’t yet watched a sunrise.
- Visit the New York Aquarium on Coney Island – Not yet accomplished.
- Lay on the grass and watch the stars at night – Completed.
