Chloe's Summer 2012 List

Summer Bohemian Fort from Hello Giggles

Every year for as long as I can remember, my father has had each member of my family write down ten things that they would like to accomplish that summer. At the end of this summer, Alicia and I will be leaving our small hometown and moving to MSU where we will be attending college next year. This has caused me to freak out multiple times every day for several months. As my senior year comes to a close, I feel lost and as if I have no goals. I barely do anything at school or at home anymore and I need to make this summer the best possible, which is why this years list is a lot more than just ten things.

Here's my list for Summer 2012:

1. go bowling
2. read 10 books
3. have a picnic
4. travel outside of Michigan
5. swim once a week
6. learn how to ride a bike
7. go to Beaver Island
8. go to a music festival
9. take at least one photo a day
10. go to Frederik Meijer Gardens
11. attend a few concerts
12. go to a drive-in movie
13. go on a road trip
14. go to the Grand Rapids Art Museum
15. go to the Grand Rapids Public Museum
16. build a fort
17. make a mini art gallery of my own work
18. make s'mores
19. get a henna tattoo
20. go kayaking
21. go skinny dipping
22. meet someone new
23. go to IHOP late at night
24. go berry picking
25. make a flower crown
26. tie dye something
27. have a bonfire
28. go to Mackinaw Island (after #6)
29. dye part of my hair
30. get a tattoo
31. go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
32. go to the polka dot wall (SP)
33. visit the White River Lighthouse (SP)
34. go to the giant tire swing (SP)
35. go to the Bear Cave (SP)
36. visit Tunnel Park (SP)
37. go to Gravity Hill (SP)
38. go to Sleeping Bear Dunes (SP)
39. visit the Fallasburg Historical Village (SP)
40. visit the Hackley and Hume houses (SP)
41. visit the Block House (SP)
42. go camping
43. make ice cream
44. catch fireflies
45. go stargazing
46. visit the farmers market
47. go thrifting
48. make homemade pizza
49. have a cookout with friends
50. have a mocktail party and dress up
51. go miniature golfing
52. go to a water park
53. climb a tree
54. take a weekly walk
55. fire a gun
56. do yoga
57. sketch something
58. make a photo journal of my summer
59. make a friendship bracelet
60. go to Grand Haven (the pier, Rosy Mound, and Fricano's)
61. do a cover with Alicia
62. watch the sunrise
63. watch the sunset
64. hula hoop 20 minutes a day
65. get paid for one photography gig
66. make 10 new recipes
67. watch 10 new films (not chick flicks!)
68. take at least 3 day trips
69. get my hair or makeup done at the mall
70. take a bubble bath
71. go swimming in my clothes
72. volunteer
73. say "yes" for the day
74. go out to a fancy dinner
75. meet my future roommate
76. visit Spring Grove Park (Jamestown)
77. make a pokebra

from Somewhat Simple

I realize that some of these things are unrealistic and probably wont happen, but my goal is to get as many done as possible. This list will probably continue to grow, so I'm hoping there will only be around ten that don't get done (I mean lets be honest, I'm probably not going to get a tattoo or go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but a girl can dream can't she?).

If you have any additional suggestions or want to help me in some way,

please comment or send me an email!

Wish me luck!

-Chloe