My Summer 2026 Goals/Bucket List

It is nearly summer, and with that comes my bucket list of things I want to do. I'm hoping to do at least 10 of these things this summer, but if I do more, then that would be great.

I want to be more active, creative, more social in life, and I have been thinking about how I want to go about that. This list is what I came up with for this summer. I am hoping I can make this summer more fun, more productive, and more fulfilling than it has been the last few years.

In no particular order, here is what I would like to do this summer:

• Update resume
• Apply for a new job
• Get my bedroom cleaned up
• Redecorate my bedroom
• Donate unwanted items (that are in good condition, obviously)
• Visit the local farmer's market
• Dye my hair purple
• Get a second piercing in each ear
• Learn Spanish
• Learn 1-2 songs on the violin a month
• Make lemon bars
• Learn how to apply my own makeup
• Improve my baking and cake/cookie decorating skills
• Finish decorating retreat scrapbooks
• Bake lemon bars
• Ride my bike 1-2x a week
• Write letters to friends
• Make second t-shirt quilt
• Go to a local festival
• Paint at least 2 pictures
• Make strawberry shortcake
• Do some form of movement at least 30 minutes a day
• Pick up journaling again, and journal at least once a week
• Read 2 books
• Read the Bible every day
• Have a spa day
• Reconnect with my friends
• Take a week-long social media break
• Get to 100% (or as close as I can get) on a video game
• Cook one new recipe a week

The 2 top things I want to do this summer is to apply for a new job, and to get my bedroom cleaned up. I wanted to focus on my health before looking for another job, and I am now ready to get back to working again.

What is on your bucket list for this summer?

My 2026 Goals/Bucket List

I can't believe 2026 is here! 2025 went by so fast.

2025 was an ok year for me. I had a health issue in May that was resolved and have been healthy since then. Family has been good as well last year. I wasn't able to find a job that works for me, either. That is one of the main things that I am working on right now. I hope I am able to find the right job for me soon.

Nothing too exciting went on, but I did get to participate in some fun/interesting programs at the library. I also enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas with family. I am hoping that 2026 is a better year for me.

Throughout December, I had been thinking about what I would like to do in the coming year, and I have come up with a good list of things.

In no particular order, here is what I would like to accomplish in 2026:

• Get my bedroom cleaned up
• Redecorate my bedroom
• Become comfortable/confident in driving, and get my driver's license
• Get a job that I love, that works for me
• Be an STM at a Joni and Friends retreat
• Visit a friend in another state
• Get into a loving, healthy relationship with a significant other
• Improve my baking, cake and cookie decorating skills
• Bake 1-2 times a month
• Create a consistent workout routine
• Learn Spanish
• Do one thing a month that takes me out of my comfort zone
• Go on regular solo dates
• Learn how to better manage my money
• Dye my hair purple
• Go back to church each week (the pandemic caused a break in going, and I haven't been able to go since they've opened back up. I miss going, so I hope to change this.)
• Improve my communication skills
• Reconnect with friends
• Make 2 new friends
• Relearn how to play the violin
• Learn how to play 1-2 songs on the violin a month
• Learn how to play the guitar
• Start journaling again on a regular basis
• Work on writing a book
• Write letters to friends, and send them
• Get a tattoo in memory of my mom
• Get a second piercing in each ear
• Work on becoming more comfortable with public speaking
• Read the entire bible
• Read one book a month
• Keep a prayer journal
• Make second t-shirt quilt
• Learn to sew at least one piece of clothing that fits me
• Go horseback riding
• Take self-defense classes
• Learn how to use chopsticks
• Learn how to juggle
• Do a digital/social media detox
• Go paintballing
• Paint 1-2 paintings a month
• Try lobster
• Go to a renaissance festival
• Learn to write songs
• Knit or crochet 2 items
• Cook 1-2 new meals a month
• Learn how to apply my own makeup
• Get my vision rechecked
• Learn to not care/worry about what others think/say about me

Out of all of these, here are my top five that I most want to focus on this year:

• Get a job
• Get my bedroom cleaned up and redecorated
• Get my driver's license
• Get into a loving, healthy relationship with a significant other
• Go back to church

What do you want to do this year? I hope 2026 is a great year for you!