My Spring Bucket List

Now that spring is here, and that it is getting warmer (and nicer) out, there are more things I would like to do in the coming days/weeks/months. 

I get bored very easily, and am always looking for things to do. So, hopefully with the nicer weather comes the motivation to do more of the things I want to do.

In no particular order, here is what I would like to do this spring.

Dye my hair purple

I have been wanting to dye my hair for ages, especially purple, as that is my favorite color. I tried doing this last year, but for some reason, it didn't work out. I used dyes that didn't necessarily need to have bleach used before, but I think because my hair is too dark, the color didn't show up. I am planning on trying again, with bleach/a hair lightening process, to see how that goes.

Ride my bike at least 2x a week

Bike riding is one of my favorite ways to exercise, and now that it is warming up outside, I can start riding my bike again. I want to try and ride 2 days a week, and go from there.

Work on cleaning up my room

I am not a neat freak, and my room is proof of that. I have had zero motivation to clean it up, though, and I want to work on that. I can never keep my room cleaned, and I am hoping I can figure out ways to change that, so I don't have this big of a problem anymore (I have a lot of stuff to go through, and it is overwhelming).

Crochet or knit at least 3 projects

I love to make things, but I don't do this nearly as often as I want to. The last things I made were a sweater for my dad, back in December, and a cape for myself (that isn't finished yet). Crocheting and knitting really helps me relax, and it is worth it when I see the finished product.

Practice cake decorating skills

I went to school for baking and cake decorating, and yet I have hardly used those skills. I think it is time I get back into the swing of things, and make it worth all the effort I put in at school.

Learn how to apply makeup

I have never bothered to apply makeup (or to just wear makeup in general), and I have been wanting to learn for a while now. I really want to get creative, and try different looks to see how it looks on me.

Plant veggies and flowers

Veggies and flowers tend to die after a while at the hands of my family and I, but I want to try again this year with a garden. I love seeing things grow, and to be able to get something out of planting things. I want to learn how to properly take care of plants, to have them live longer, and to have something beautiful to look at every day.

Read 3 new-to-me books

I love to read, and would like to branch out of my go-to genres/books, and read something new.

What are some things you would like to do this spring?

Joni and Friends Michigan Retreat-Heaven on Earth

This year, Joni and Friends is putting safety measures in place, so we can have retreats again.

I am so happy that we can (hopefully) have retreats again, as it is an experience you will definitely want to have.

At retreat, people with disabilities and their family can come for a week of fun, relaxation, and faith, where they can feel like they belong, without judgment.

The people there truly care about everyone, and go out of their way to make each person feel special, welcome, included, and valued as the person that they are.

I am going to week 2 of the Michigan retreat, which I got to go to in 2019. This year, they are having 3 weeks, so more families can experience the joy of retreat.

They are still in need of STMs (volunteers) to help out each week, so if you or someone you know is interested, you can go to the Joni and Friends website HERE, go to the Ministries tab and click on Retreats and Getaways, then click on Family Retreat, where there is a list of all the retreats this year. 

Please consider volunteering for Family Retreat. It is an experience of a lifetime that you will not want to miss.

You get to make new friends, see old friends, minister to those with disabilities and their families, and strengthen your faith at an amazing, beautiful campus.

You can check out Week 1 of the Michigan Retreat (June 7-11) HERE, Week 2 (June 14-18) HERE, and the special Week 3 (June 21-25) HERE.

These retreats really are like heaven on earth. I am so grateful that I got to go in 2019, and have been counting the days until I could go again!

Please share this information with anyone who may be interested in serving. They may have to cancel if they don't get enough volunteers, and I do not want that to happen. Safety precautions are being put in place, so that we can serve, and have fun, in a safe, secure way.

Joni and Friends does amazing work for people with disabilities all over the world, and these retreats are worth experiencing!