It has been a long, long time since I’ve really looked into the future and had any sort of bucket list. This Spring I do!
A short getaway . . . maybe even two
This move was a temporary assignment for Mr. Judy. 13 years later . . . still, our plan has never been to retire here. The only thing really keeping us here at the moment is my family. Where do we want to retire to? We don’t know, so it’s time to start exploring. We do have a list, so I hope to get to a couple of places this year — although just one this Spring.
The other Spring getaway? If they have an opening, we hope to visit our friends in ME again. They book up quickly though, so we shall see!
Return to Hiking (and not just at Olana!)
I know this may be a slightly hard sell with Mr. Judy and the price of gas these days. Just getting him to agree to a getaway wasn’t easy. It will probably take a while, since mud can be really hard with Bandit in tow. Hopefully we can add some more local hikes to our tally.
A race
Shocking, right? I even have one in mind, but for me, it will always be a last minute sign up. There’s the weather and there’s whatever might be going on with my mom. When I went to stay a few days in February because my mom’s aide had a doctor’s appointment, she missed the appointment. So it’s been rescheduled.
She might get the same temporary aide again, in which case I probably wouldn’t have to stay long. Maybe only one night. Just sharing to illustrate that these things are not always in my control.
I want a relatively small race where I don’t have to be crowded with a lot of people inside. Most likely a 5k. The target race right now is a fun run, with dogs allowed, so it could be a little frustrating — or it could be a ton of fun. Stay tuned.
Final Thoughts
My list is pretty simple, but if all of those things happen, I’ll be a happy camper. I’m not sure this other item is really a bucket list item, but it sort of is: I want to try to get a student or two that wants to do Yoga privately with me — online.
I hope within 5 years we can move and have a fresh start. Our time here saw the passing of my FIL, my Dad, by the time we move my Mom, too; and all 4 of our TX furkids. While there are many good memories here, and I’ll miss the friends I’ve made here, it’s time for a fresh start.
What’s on your bucket list?
Linking up with Zenaida Arroyo and Kim @ Kookyrunner
This week I am also joining up with the new Runners’ Roundup linkup.
Chocolaterunsjudy 
Similar except that I have no plans to move away from family and friends.
I plan to race, hike and bike more.
And yes get to the beach.
Hope your spring plans come to fruition.
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In 5 years pretty sure I’ll no longer have family in this area. It has been the only thing really keeping us here.
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It’ll be interesting to see where you and Lloyd choose to go.
Other than the cold long winter I love living in Albany. Been here for 50 years. Many more friends here than family.
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That’s a great list! I hope to travel one day, but so far timing and money aren’t lining up.
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Well you did move to FL. 🙂
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Yup! That is true. I’ve lived in many places.
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Army will do that for you.
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Air Force, but yes. ☺️
I meant more I’d like to travel outside of the U.S.
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I’m so sorry for mixing that up! Yes, I’d like travel more outside the US too. Some day, I hope!
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No worries! My husband is Army lol!!
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A mixed marriage. 😉
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Hahaha most definitely!!!
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These are great goals, Judy.
I think the race goal will be the easiest because it doesn’t necessarily involve Mr Judy. You just signed up for a nearby 5k and get it done. Within less than 2 hours you’re back home.
Just curious: why would you want the race to allow dogs? Are you planning on taking Bandit with you on the course?
Looking forward to seeing you at the starting line again!
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Mr. Judy was the one who suggested this particular race. It’s to support a rescue, & they were the only rescue that would work with Bandit when we first got him. It’s not that I want a race that involves dogs — in fact I don’t like them, but it’s a good cause.
I wait to see what the weather’ll be like, though.
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I do hope that you’re able to enjoy a getaway, or two, this Spring 🙂
It’s funny that you should mention a race. I’ve really had no interest in returning to races, but was thinking about doing the Shamrock 5K in my city this past Sunday. Well on Saturday evening they canceled the race because of the weather so I wouldn’t have been able to do it anyway, lol.
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Yeah last weekend definitely wasn’t good racing weather. I’m sorry you didn’t get to do it though!
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I truly hope you are able to enjoy a getaway! I am currently a last minute race sign up too because I also understand how things can happen. It’s hard to plan with so much up in the air but I hope you are able to do one you enjoy!
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Thanks Virjinia! I’d rather pay more rather than DNS if the weather’s bad, personally.
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I hope all (or most) of your Bucket List items happen for you. I really wanted to get more walking (in the evenings, after work), but Max’s current “immobility watch” situation has me stuck inside with him. Not a bad thing, but not what I was planning. At least I know it’s only for a few weeks…and by then, all signs of Winter ought to be long gone.
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I have been there, done that for furkids so many times. Sounds like you still had a great birthday! Here’s to a complete recovery for Max.
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Great list, Judy! I am also curious where you plan to move to next. Somewhere warm? Florida maybe?
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Somewhere warm-er, but for me no to FL. Apparently my husband is still open to it but I don’t want to move there. We were just discussing this with cousins who did move there.
But bottom line is we don’t know where yet. Which is why we have to travel to places. A couple of the states on our list we’ve never even been too.
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Exciting!
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I hope you’re able to do all of the things on your spring bucket list, Judy and I can’t wait to hear about the places you check out as potential places to move to!
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I’m sure I’ll be discussing that on the blog as it happens. 🙂
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I hope you are able to get that vacation soon. Your really deserve to relax and unwind for a few days
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Thanks, Deborah! NC is actually still on our short list. Except neither of us have ever been there! So can’t wait to hear about your race.
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Ooh! I’m excited to hear where you’re thinking of moving to. Somewhere with more sunshine, I assume. I hope you get your trips in, and your race- that’s an exciting goal!
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Thanks, Jenny! Yes, I am definitely hoping for somewhere with more sunshine.
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You really do deserve some downtime Judy so I hope you’re able to arrange some getaways. It will be interesting to see where you might consider moving to. And, fun to hear you’re thinking about a race – hope all of your Spring plans come to fruition.
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A friend mentioned a second race I’m considering now. That one is a bit of a drive so I’m definitely waiting til last minute. I could probably swing by my moms, after, though.
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That’s great that you have all those things to potentially look forward too! I hope you have a great Spring!
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Same back at you!
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What a great bucket list. Upside of being perenially behind, I did get to see you had a getaway already. yay.
Hope the race doesn’t sell out before you feel comfortable registering. I ran into that with a few here, the pent up demand!
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I don’t really worry too much about a race selling out. I’m targeting smaller ones. And if it does, it wasn’t meant to be. I’m not super attached to that goal!
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