The Summer of Kaitlin!

So you know how in the summer, you get on Facebook and Pinterest and people are posting pictures of all the amazingly fun things they have done? And you're like, "Gee, I wish I had the follow-through to start and finish one of those awesome summer bucket lists with my friends/significant other/children." And then you realize that whenever you do that it ultimately explodes in your face/slowly implodes over the course of the summer?

Wait, that's just me?

Well, aren't you all just amazing people. Seriously, I'm glad to know you. Maybe you could help me! Or at least check in with me over the summer to see how my attempt is going.

I've decided to try an easy one I saw on Pinterest. I had actually pinned it awhile ago, and rather than it being an actual "bucket list," it's more of a daily breakdown for the summer. I'm actually pretty excited because I can feel productive {I know, I'm that crazy person who needs to feel productive in the summer} and yet not really overload my days, which allows for a lot more laying out nearish a pool and drinking cocktails {or sitting in the air conditioning....drinking cocktails....don't judge me}.

Here is the Summer Schedule I found and tweaked to fit my needs:
I love that it allows me all kinds of wiggle room! For example, today is Monday, so I should make something...and I did! I made two cards which I need for the month of June. If you don't believe me, take a look:
Ta-da!
Now before anyone says anything about how that picture could have been taken at any time or anywhere, remember that obviously I don't want to show you the front of the card because the persons receiving said cards might possibly read this blog post. BUT if you have ever received a card from me/ever been around me whilst I am making cards, you should notice my little fox icon on the back and might know that stamping it on is the final step in making any of my cards {I've been secretly in my head calling my card-making endeavor "Fair Fox Designs," hence the fox}. So see, I MADE SOMETHING on MONDAY! And I had plenty of time to lay in the sun and hang out with some of my favorite people. 

We will see what tomorrow brings on Time to Read Tuesday. And if you want to do this along with me and post your progress below/tag me in it on Facebook, I think that sounds like a Fabulously Fun idea 😎 {however, I don't have a cool hashtag we could all use on Instagram/Facebook...anyone want to come up with one???}

~Stay Gold!`

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