My September Bucket List Update

It’s time for a monthly check in on the things I said I wanted to prioritize this month! I think I say this every month, but I really love making my bucket lists every month and I like that I look back at that as well. Life goes by so fast, it’s nice to find time to do the things I want instead of just talking about them. Honestly, I will look back on September very fondly. It was everything I needed after a fun and fast paced Summer and instead of mourning the loss of Summer, it made me really excited for the rest of Fall and the holiday season.

Overall, I loved September. I got my flu shot and Covid booster, I read an incredible number of books I loved, and I really felt like myself for the first time all year. I struggled a lot in the first half of the year and the magic of Summer and the routine of Fall have put me back together again. It wasn’t a perfect month, but it was a special one and I’m proud of myself.

Here’s a look at my intentions and if they happened!

  1. Make a Game Day Spread

    Yes, every Sunday! We even got to enjoy some games on our friends’ outdoor screen which was totally perfect and I hope the weather allows us to do it into October.

  2. Bake an Apple Pie

    We went apple picking at the end of the month so I haven’t made a pie yet but I did bake some pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and they were delicious and festive.

  3. Plant Some Mums for a Fall Garden

    I didn’t plant them, but I did get some for our patio as well as some adorable mini pumpkins!

  4. Cleat Out My Closet

    I FINALLY did this and boy did it feel good to drop off those donations.

  5. Clean Out My Books

    And I finally did this! I have a ton of books posted on Pango Books, so take a look if you’re in the market for something second hand :)

  6. Visit the Cider Mill

    If you’re ever in the Buffalo area in the Fall, you have to visit Mayer Brothers Cider Mill. Get the apple cider slushie and the apple cider donuts!

  7. Write Every Day for 30 Days

    I did not do this because I decided to try a new writing schedule and it worked! Instead of forcing myself to find time to write every single day, I made Friday-Monday my writing time. It’s been a lot healthier for me and it’s been great for my work productivity because I’m not concerned about my writing.

  8. Low Spend September

    Yeah…did NOT do this. And I’m a little disappointed in myself but next month i am going to focus on it!

  9. Go Apple Picking

    We fit it in right at the end of the month but it was so fun and we had stunning weather for it.

  10. Plan a Date Night

    This was so fun and I’m glad it’s something we’re choosing to prioritize again. We did an at home date night where we made pizza together and watched a new movies, but left our phones in another room. And then we did a date night out! It’s something so small but important, especially when we both work so much.