At the beginning of this past summer I created a list of 11 things that I wanted to accomplish over the three months of sun and fun. Why 11, because it is not 10. I often wonder how life would be different if humans didn't have 10 fingers (I know weird...) so I tend to make lists of 11 things.
So here is a recap of the Summer 11:
1. Bike - 5 "Challenges"
I didn't quite get to all 5 of the challenges but I accomplished the most important one, bike 300 miles. I could have biked to Chicago if I hadn't rode in circles. The challenges I missed were routes that I wanted to take. Not a huge deal, but I do plan on riding them at some point.
2. House - 3 Improvements
I have two of the three one hundred percent finished. Strangely the one I didn't get finished ( read start) was the easiest. Maybe I will get to it this Winter.
3. Complete a 5K race
Yeah, this didn't have much of a chance of happening. I much prefer biking to running. So I changed goal to writing 25 blog entries. This was a good change because it made me write (and think) more.
4. Cave Explorations
Darn $$$! Why can't there be a law that all summer 11 activities are free for me? I have done this in the past but didn't to do it again this summer liked I planned. I will certainly visit the cave again (twice) before I get too old.
5. Read 3 Books
I am counting this one as completed. The third book that I had planned to read was not what I expected so I stopped in the middle. I did pick up another book and read it. Does that mean I went above and beyond with 3.5 books? :) 6. Make progress in writing a book
I did some organization. Does that count as making progress? I give myself a D on this one.
7. Join A Health Center
Marked this one complete, although honestly I just joined 2 weeks ago.
8. Take a unique class
Again, darn $$$! I didn't take the lack of funds (and the fact that #2 was going to cost twice as much as I expected) into account when I made my summer 11. I did however do a bit of searching and know the class I want to take.
9. Put myself out there
A. Actively look for someone whom I am attracted to - I give myself a C on this one. I looked but I didn't find anyone I was remotely attracted to.
B. Go on a date - Did this one in the nick of time. The summer 11 list made me do it. :)
10. Seize and opportunity
I seized a date opportunity. Nothing came of it but still well worth the time.
11. Reflect on the summer
I guess I am doing this one right now.
So there it is, the Summer 11 reflection. After some thought I am give myself a B on the summer. It could have been better, but I think I accomplished pretty much. Who knows, the summer 11 might make an appearance next year.
Reflecting with WONDER...
Kevin
