I don't have an actual count of days, but 4th of July marks the mid-point of summer in my mind. And here we are already! We're burning through summer (not literally this year, thankfully)!
I didn't really set any goals or specific plans for summer, but I suppose there's still some time. I tried to think up some summer goals to put in writing in no particular order:
Keep on a-tidying
I've mentioned my recent tidying efforts and how we're looking to downsize now that our nest is emptying. That's been going well. I even, to my surprise, managed to sell a pair of next-to-new running shoes on craigslist today.
I prefer rather minimal, zero-drop shoes for running, but thought I'd see how the other half lives and bought these Hokas to rotate in as I've heard such rave reviews. I wore them once and realized I don't belong with the other half. All that dang "support" - so uncomfy!Some may recall that I tried to sell another pair of barely-worn running shoes on craigslist once. The only response I got was from a foot fetishist, ick.
But this time, a friendly non-foot-fetish woman contacted me. She was so appreciative, and the shoes fit her perfectly. Win-win.
And speaking of feet...
Walk/ Train the dogs
I'm trying to make it a point to walk our dogs and work on their leash skills on a regular basis. They've been making good progress, but are both young and energetic and tend to pull and go wherever their noses take them. I mean, look at what handfuls they are!
And speaking of training...
Keep the tutin' skills sharpNot surprisingly, tutoring requests drop off in the summer months, which I'm happy of. Thankfully, they don't drop to zero as many rising high school seniors (who don't bribe and lie their way into college) tend to use summer break to prep for SATs and ACTs - my biggest gig. I have a handful of very pleasant kids I'm working with now. The test makers update their prep materials every couple of years, and the SAT peeps just released new stuff. I've got this lovely new edition of tests to geek out on.
And speaking of geeking out...
Use the apps
The app that I used for years to track my bicycling miles announced that it's getting rid of a key feature. In protest, I removed them and downloaded a new app. So there I was, in the new app, with a big fat zero for miles logged. Gotta get rolling, and get rid of that goose egg.
And speaking of joy riding...
Spend time with fam
With everyone having the day off, we - Magnum, Meego, and I - indulged in a delightful joy ride today (as recorded in the app image above - no more goose egg). Rode downtown to a nice shady park where we hung out for a bit and did some people-watching before heading home, grabbing lunch on the way. Here's an action shot:
The "action" being checking the map to decide on a place for lunch. And if wanting to tease Magnum about his white socks, go ahead. He's already heard it from me.
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Linking up this week with Mama Kat for the prompt:
1. Do you have any summer goals? Write about them!
7 comments:
Every time I sell a pair of shoes on ebay someone with a foot fetish contacts me. Weird.
White socks with shorts are in fashion now, with a trendy logo on them. :D
Abby however do you manage those hyper dogs? The foot fetish thing cracked me up.
Joey, the foot fetishists live among us, it's clear.
Peggy, it never stops with those dogs. I'm exhausted :P
I hope you wrote to the people who created the old app and told them why you went to the new one. Sometimes they reconsider and put it back in.
I didn't realize that colleges still look at the ACT scores. All I ever hear about is SAT, SAT, SAT...
And, for your sake, I hope you get those dogs to calm down...
John, I think the app people know their users will be unhappy. I sensed that from their email, but they're doing it anyway. I think I'll stick with my passive rebellion.
ACT is more of a western test, similar to SAT. Most of the requests I get for it are from locals, Californians, Texans, Washingtonians...
I definitely feel the same way about shoes. I did finally get a pair of Altras and they're super comfy without all the extra support. But I still prefer actually feeling the ground.
Larz, I like the Altra Ones- discontinued/replaced, and second prize goes to Escalantes. Gonna try Solstice next, I think. What are you wearing 😎
Not as minimal as you prefer, but comfy for my old bones. With those Hokas - I felt like Frankenstein's monster!
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