Recently, I read a blog post written by Leslie who blogs at Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After titled The Why Behind Creating Seasonal Bucket Lists.
I f you click on the previous link, you can read all about why Leslie thinks a seasonal bucket list is a good idea. Leslie was actually writing about her spring bucket list, but as we are in the southern hemisphere, of course it is my autumn bucket list. As a person who loves writing lists, this idea really appeals to me, so I’ve decided to write my own Autumn bucket list.
Autumn is my favourite month of the year. Even though I love summer, it’s always such a relief when autumn arrives, with it’s crisp early mornings and cooler nights. I love the crunch of autumn leaves and the beautiful array of colours they bring. The last blooming of roses is always a joy in autumn.
We are, of course, in challenging times at the moment, as we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but I’m not going to lose the plot and panic completely. We are doing all we can here to keep ourselves healthy and safe. Other than going to work, we plan to just stay at home, as the government is advising us to do.
For me, staying at home, isn’t really a hardship. I love being at home and especially out in the garden. There are so many jobs around the house and the garden in autumn, that it can sometimes be overwhelming. The ‘stay at home’ rule is an opportunity to get some of these jobs done. This is where the bucket list comes in.
There will be less fitness related things on the list, than I would usually have, due to still being in rehab for my knee injury. But it’s coming along and I can see now that it won’t be long until I get back on track. Family visits have been put on hold, as for me, they involve air travel. Hopefully at the end of autum, everything on my list will be crossed off. I’ve already had to cross off a few ‘out and about’ things on the list due to escalation of the pandemic, so this list will focus on home.
My Autumn Bucket List
Garden
Spread manure onto the garden beds, fruit trees and veg garden
Spread straw onto the garden beds, fruit trees and veg garden
Purchase native plants for side garden
Order roses, perennials and geraniums from catalogues
Plant perennials in front, side and clothesline garden
Plant annuals in clothesline garden
Complete new part of succulent garden
Plant winter vegies
Make new herb garden
Make new strawberry garden
Fix up native garden on slope
Plant perennials and pansies in clothes line garden
Feed and fertilise citrus
Take lavendar cuttings
Trim summer flowering plants
Trim dead branches from lime and lemon trees
Purchase hothouse
Upgrade fox-proofing of the chicken coop
Set up old bath to be garden for water iris
House
Tidy my wardrobe
Tidy pantry
Check out new kitchen costs from suppliers
Tidy Study
Re-organise spare bedroom
Genealogy
Re-organise workspace
Organise family files from folders, into filing cabinet
Complete tasks from Scottish2020 conference
Start digitising photos and documents
Complete Family History Downunder Ambassador duties
Fitness
Get back on bike, after injury
Ride part of O’Keefe Rail Trail
Strength training on track
Two RPM cycling classes each week
Start with short recovery walks
Blogging
#52 ancestors challenge on track: Tracking Down The Family
Complete April A-Z Blogging Challenge: Best Bookish Blog
Complete Blogging April A-Z Road Trip: Best Bookish Blog
Complete Core Values series: Next Phase In Fitness & Life
Begin and complete writing course (Christmas present)
At a quick glance my bucket list looks huge, but many of the jobs are small, and spread over 30 days as they are, they are definitely do-able. Almost everything on my bucket list is a job to be done. There’s no out and about fun. This is because we are keeping ourselves at home, due to covid-19. Hopefully, it’s not too long before all the fun things and outings can appear on the next bucket litst.
Do you have a current bucket list? Or are you anti-list? I’d love to hear your opinions and promise to reply to all comments made
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I love little things that add up to big things. There’s something so satisfying about a tick in the box – regardless of the chunkiness of the task.
Jo there’s nothing as satisfying as ticking off a list. I have day off today and have been working on it
My current list is far more modest than yours, I will have to put a little more thought into it!
Thanks for checking out my list Serena
Hi Jennifer – you should be able to tick off a lot of the “at home” items over the next few weeks – and probably a few fitness and blogging ones too while you have more time on your hands. I don’t have a bucket list – I’m just enjoying being in my own space and focusing on the positives that I find in amongst the chaos and fear that CV-19 is generating around me. I bet you’re enjoying being able to live in the peace of your off-grid home when you’re not at work.
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 😊
Hi Leanne I’m sure that being able to take time out to reflect is going to be a positive in all the negativeness of corona virus. I love it when I’m at home and can only wish it can be for longer just now.
A great list of things that are achievable Jennifer and I’m sure you can get through them over the next weeks/months. I’ve set up a rough timetable for my days and am enjoying having the structure. I’ve got into yoga classes on line and am enjoying a new activity. I’m also reading and enjoying the lovely autumn sunshine. It’s indeed strange times ahead and I wish you well. #mlstl
I’m with you Deb. Structure is so important especially in these times. I’m also enjoying the autumn sunshine. Thanks again for visiting
Hello Jennifer! Thanks for sharing your bucket list. I hope we will be seeing pictures of the garden along the way. It’s wet and cool here right now, but it will be time to plant before too long. We don’t have much of a garden, but I do love watching the plants grow. This pandemic has really changed the nature of our lists, but sometimes tightening our focus is a good thing. It sounds like you’ll be getting some projects done that you have wanted to do, and hopefully you’ll make room for some self-care too. Good luck with your recovery! Be safe! Happy spring! #MLSTL
I’m sure photos will follow Christie. This pandemic is definitely causing us all to reassess what’s important in our lives
I love the detail that you put into your lists. I think it is an important way to actually accomplish a thing is to make it specific.
I do love a list that I can tick off. Thanks for visiting Michele
Wow! Great list Jen and that will keep you busy throughout Autumn for sure. You have plenty on the list to help you survive lock down during the CV crisis as well. I like to make mini goals like this and relating them to the season helps us to be a little more creative with our list of what we would like to achieve. Thanks for sharing at #MLSTL and stay healthy xx
Thanks Sue. Autumn is a great time to get all those jobs done here before the winter arrives
I hesitated for a moment about the Autumn bucket list and then I recalled you live in the Southern Hemisphere, Jennifer. Going through your list, nothing tastes as wonderful as fresh strawberries. Many great goals on your bucket list. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. #MLSTL
It does seem strange Erica to read about spring while we are in autumn or vice versa. But I do love following what my blogging friends are doing on the other side of the world.