Perhaps I should have posted these at the beginning of May but as I think Lara Casey would attest to there is really nothing special about the first of the month. It’s a day that we’ve socially constructed to mean the beginning or starting point but who says you can’t start on the 21st? Throw away nonessential rules!
Nashville Bucket List –My list of things to do in my favorite city this summer. I envy those people who say things like, ” I summer in The Hamptons.” You know folks got bank when seasons become verbs. I haven’t reached baller status so for now #isummerinNashville.
– Update my Retirement Plan–I’m 32 and it’s never too early to get this party started. I have great employer matching benefits and I want to make sure that I’m taking full advantage of every opportunity to save for retirement.
– Restaurant Crawl– Dinner at Lockeland Table and I still have 2 reservations to secure for a dinner date and a group brunch. I’m also working on a visit to Biscuit Love.
– Sunday Gratitude Time– I have a ton of Thank You Notes and Love Letters to write to special folks in my life. Time to get it started! –Fruitful Summer!
– Summer Reading List– Diving into Spinster by Kate Bolick and Do Over by Jon Acuff
– The Nashville Zoo
– The Peach Truck
Fitness Goals
– Use my Fit Factory Nashville Groupon. I purchased a months worth of classes. Can’t let that $39.00 go down the drain. IP
– Yoga on the Field!
– Begin the Barre3 Anywhere Challenge on June 1. The first challenge was the best fitness experience ever for me and I’m looking forward to getting it done again.
– Pick 3 new recipes from Soul Food Love and Oh Gussie! to prepare.
Professional Goals
– Present at the National Conference for College Women Student Leadership at my alma mater, University of Maryland, College Park.
– Participate in Mid-Level Managers’ Institute taking place right here in Nashville. So thankful to have been selected for this PD experience.
-Hold action oriented meetings for PREVAIL and TEDxVanderbiltUniversity
– Transfer Student Recruitment for EVOLVE
– Summer Leadership Challenge! First 3 challenges.
Peculiar Pearl Goals
– 3 Posts per week
– Build instagram following over @peculiar_pearl
– Get new business cards
– Develop a Business Plan
– Email Rachel about training with Liz
– Craft Key messages/services
– Orientation at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Faith Goals
– Continue working through the Wholeheartedly Devotional
– Attend the Belonging Co.
– Continue seeking and praying about a Bible Study/Small Group
I think that might be enough. I’m excited and tired –is there a word for that?
Krystal
peculiarpearl 