Description: Go see the local sights and events, either by ourselves or with family, friends, or homeschool groups. Visit family and friends we haven’t seen in a while.
Motivation: Every time I live someplace, when I move away I’m always sad to think of the things we never did. In California, I never visited Yosemite. That’s sad. And I love traveling.
Method: I freed up a day of the week from activities, plus we have a few Mondays free from cub scouts. I can use it to cook with Grandma, or plan a trip to a local place, like the Smithsonian. The baby is older, so we can travel further. Each week or month when I plan school, I will also look for local places that might tie in. I’ll read the news and other sites for local events. I’ve been making lists of places I want to do and things to do (like seeing the horseshoe crabs come ashore!) and I need to find the time and energy to plan those trips.
Minimum Place list:
- Air and Space Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Any art museum
- Any government building
- The Mint
- A battlefield
- A factory
- A farm
- The zoo
- Cherry blossom festival
- Fireworks
- The beach
- Sporting event
- Musical, play, ballet, something. A few of those, even.
- Family in North Carolina
- Family in Alabama
- Camping!
Goal: At least one small and one big trip per month. We’ll start with two small ones, though. Also, visit all the places on the list — the very minimal list.
Related posts:
- Resolutions and Goals for 2012
- Resolution 1 and 2: Lose weight and get in better shape
- Resolution 3: Wean the baby
- Resolution 4: Keep the house cleaner
- Resolution 5: Streamline Bed Time
- Resolution 6: Write More!
- Resolution 7: Volunteer
- Resolution 8: More Trips