Happy Friday! After a week back from my month-long overseas trip, I finally feel like I'm getting back on my feet. I also got in my first outside run in way too long yesterday, which definitely helped. Missed this beautiful California weather!
Since it's Friday, I'm joining the Friday Five Linkup with Eat Pray Run DC, Mar on the Run and You Signed Up for What?!. This week's theme is: This Summer I Will ____. I just finished setting my monthly goals, but I love the idea of having broader goals for the whole summer, especially since I want to make most of my first summer in California. So here's five things on my summer bucket list:
Santa Barbara is one of the prettiest places I've ever been!This summer I'm going to take advantage of the longer days and pretty weather to get outside as much as possible.
2. Explore
There's still a lot of my new city I haven't seen yet. Plus, the California Central Coast is loaded with tons of cute towns, great wineries, and gorgeous hikes. I'm going to get out and explore more this summer, by myself or with friends.
3. Make new friends
Even though I've been here for a 6-ish months now, I've been away for a lot of the time. I need to focus on getting back in touch with the friends I made before I left and being social so I can meet new ones.
4. Walk/bike
One of the only healthy living downsides to moving to California is how much less everyone walks here. There's a lot of places within easy walking/biking distance from me, so I'm going to focus on driving less.
5. Love my body
Warm weather = less clothing and living near the beach means I'll be spending a lot of time in a bathing suit. I don't know about you, but bikini-land is still not my happy place. This summer I'm going to keep working both physically and mentally to love my body in or our of a bathing suit.
Q: What's on your summer bucket list?
Since it's Friday, I'm joining the Friday Five Linkup with Eat Pray Run DC, Mar on the Run and You Signed Up for What?!. This week's theme is: This Summer I Will ____. I just finished setting my monthly goals, but I love the idea of having broader goals for the whole summer, especially since I want to make most of my first summer in California. So here's five things on my summer bucket list:
1. Get outside
Santa Barbara is one of the prettiest places I've ever been!This summer I'm going to take advantage of the longer days and pretty weather to get outside as much as possible.
2. Explore
There's still a lot of my new city I haven't seen yet. Plus, the California Central Coast is loaded with tons of cute towns, great wineries, and gorgeous hikes. I'm going to get out and explore more this summer, by myself or with friends.
3. Make new friends
Even though I've been here for a 6-ish months now, I've been away for a lot of the time. I need to focus on getting back in touch with the friends I made before I left and being social so I can meet new ones.
One of the only healthy living downsides to moving to California is how much less everyone walks here. There's a lot of places within easy walking/biking distance from me, so I'm going to focus on driving less.
5. Love my body
Warm weather = less clothing and living near the beach means I'll be spending a lot of time in a bathing suit. I don't know about you, but bikini-land is still not my happy place. This summer I'm going to keep working both physically and mentally to love my body in or our of a bathing suit.
Q: What's on your summer bucket list?
Exploring is one of my most favorite things to do. It's amazing what we can find if we just relax and enjoy looking around the next corner:)
ReplyDeleteSuch great advice. Love it!
Deletegirl i'm right there with you on bikini land not being the happiest place. We'll get there! So jealous that you're in santa barbara while the rest of us are sweating it out already in dc!
ReplyDeleteHaha yea one thing I'm not missing is the DC humidity. Know you're going to have an amazing anyways though :)
DeleteGetting outside and exploring are great ideas. I definitely want to do more of that in the Summer too. We have to enjoy it while we have it here since Winter always seems to return too soon. I'm with you on the bikini thing as well.
ReplyDeleteYes lots of fun things to explore in DC too! Enjoy your summer!
DeleteI hope you have a great summer! It's been great reading about your travels for work. California must be so beautiful and fun in the summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Janelle! I'm pretty excited :)
DeleteLoving your body is always a good one. I'm all for that. Sometimes it's harder than others. Enjoy your summer. #FridayFive
ReplyDeleteYea definitely easier said than done but I'm working on it!
DeleteI am so excited to spend lots of time outside! Enjoy getting to know your new city! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lindsey! Hope you enjoy your summer too :)
DeleteGreat list Amanda and welcome back to California :) How amazing is it here? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynda! It's pretty great so far--can't wait to explore more!
DeleteI hope you have wonderful first summer in California!! Hopefully the beaches close to you have firepits - those are fun when the evenings are chillier!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny! Ooh firepits on the beach sounds awesome!
DeleteHappy first summer in California!! I'll be in Santa Barbara in early August - we'll have to meet up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mar! So excited you'll be here! We should definitely have coffee :)
Deletethat sounds like a good list -- i think exploring your area + making new friends sounds like the perfect combination! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Courtney! Hopefully I'll find some friends to explore with me too :)
DeleteStopping by from the Sweat Pink network - love your list! My summer list is pretty similar. I want vitamin D, time with friends, and plenty of time dedicated to taking care of and loving #1 :)
ReplyDeleteLove your list as well! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteLove your list and love summertime for getting outside more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather! Hope you enjoy your summer :)
Delete