Cupcakes and Cashmere

Rules of Summer – Part 2

June 6th, 2011

{Picture from last summer’s day trip to Lake Arrowhead}

Last year I put together a list of all the things I wanted to do before Labor Day (here). It was a way of solidifying some of my summer plans – the things you intend to do, but somehow always manage to slip away, along with the long days and warm nights. I’ve decided to keep the tradition going, since I tackled all ten things on last year’s list and it was a great way to celebrate the upcoming season.

1. Spend a day like a tourist in L.A. (similar to this).
2. Rent a bike to ride along the beach*
3. Add wallpaper to our bedroom.
4. Go on a hike that has a lake/river/waterfall at the end.
5. Make fresh jam with friends.
6. Learn how to barbecue on my own.
7. Remember to have drinks/dinner outside whenever it’s warm.
8. Go to Hog Island to shuck oysters.
9. Set a date for our wedding (no biggie).
10. Take a cooking/baking class at a nearby culinary school.

*Embarrassing fact: I learned how to ride a bike when I was a kid, but since I lived in a really hilly area, I never rode that much. Here’s to hoping that the saying “it’s like riding a bike” truly comes into play some 20+ years later.

What’s on your summer to-do list?

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  • http://www.handbagcottage.com/ bagsales

    i’m taking a cooking class as well. and i’f like to rent a boat and relax or go deep sea fishing!

  • http://www.ohtheadventure.com Kym

    I’m going sailing, shucking oysters, buying my first bike in New York, riding it downtown and along the river, making up songs, eating mango chili popsicles, getting a fake tattoo, maybe a real piercing, traveling lightly, sometimes with no destination other than “north” on the MTA, feeling alive. as always, in all things.

  • http://dreamdaymusings.blogspot.com/ marni

    great list! i would love to say i could barbecue on my own, that’s one i need to work on too. true about the bike, it’s almost magical to think that once you learn how to balance it comes back to you, even after years! … just a little more challenging on the boardwalk with all the people!

  • http://www.eatdrinkshoplove.com Jewel @ eatdrinkshoplove

    Great List- You have inspired me to make one.

  • http://www.yayalulu.blogspot.com Liza

    Love your list. I’m gonna add “bake a cake…from scratch” to mine. I’ve only ever made one out of a box. Sad, I know!

  • http://Www.kismisinkblog.com Mariana at Kismis Ink Photography

    Awesome list! I havent been on a bike in many years, but used to love it when I was a kid! Must try it out again and hope the saying is true! ;)