Summer Goals: How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation
The last three years for me have been nothing but a time of
transition. We moved from our cozy little home in Asheville to the bustling
city in Atlanta. We adjusted to the very different world of law school life,
just getting into the groove when the pandemic hit. Eventually, graduation
happened, and we moved back to the home we loved and missed so much. Now that
we’re getting settled in here, I have some goals for the summertime. A lot of
them involve unpacking, but not all of them. Here are a few of the things I
want to do more of this summer.
Network More
It feels great to be home. And, our return is coinciding
with much of the country, and our city, opening back up. That means networking
is back on the table, and I want to make it happen. As I was gearing up to ask
a very connected client if I could get an invite to her regular networking
group, she called me up and asked if I wanted to join. I’m taking that as a
good sign, and I’m looking forward to my first meeting tomorrow.
Paint Furniture
Moving comes with its own set of tasks and challenges. We’re
slowly but surely getting everything set up, but we have a lot of work to do.
Since Matt is currently studying for the bar exam, a few things will have to
wait until later this summer. However, I have a few tasks that I want to start
with as soon as possible. Our house is small, especially the kitchen, so we
have an extra cabinet for glasses. I need to paint it now to match our new
color scheme. We also recently bought a fabulous art deco cabinet that will
hold our fancy barware, which also needs to be refinished. I have to buckle
down and do it. I’ll be sure to share before and after pics once I do.
Be Social
I have missed my friends in Asheville. I will also miss our
Atlanta friends and I am grateful we all became very well acquainted with
virtual meetups to stay in touch. But, now that we’re home and we can entertain
again or go out and enjoy bars and restaurants, I want to catch up with
everyone. We were lucky enough to come back to Asheville frequently during the
last three years, but it’s great to be home and with our people again.
Enjoy Our City
This past weekend, Matt and I decided to walk downtown. We
went to three different breweries and had dinner at a new restaurant down in
the South Slope Brewery District. It was nice to see all the changes and all
the familiar places. It was a beautiful evening, too. This coming weekend we’re
meeting up with some friends for Drag Brunch at a bar I haven’t been to before.
I’m excited.
I think goal setting is essential, and we should review them
regularly. For me, that ends up being seasonal as my mindset shifts. What
are your goals for the summer? I’d love to hear from you in the comments.
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