Simple and Serene Living: Definitely Not

Definitely Not

So, I was sitting here this morning thinking of all the things I would like to do this summer once I am fully mobile again. It's my bucket list of summer fun.

I could share those things with you, but I'm thinking they are rather mundane. Instead I thought I would share some things I would definitely not be doing.

First off would be driving on this road. Seriously????? Between my vertigo and the fact I just want to keep on living, this is definitely not a must do. (I want to know what exactly is holding this road up, and who are the fools who built it)

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Oh gee, I really would have liked to do this (NOT), but my surgeon said no climbing. Too bad. Maybe in my next life.

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I have always thought kayaking would be fun, but I'm thinking there must be a nice flat lake somewhere with my name on it. Oh. wait a minute. My daughter says if you turn over it is hard to right yourself. I have this funny aversion to drowning, so maybe this isn't the sport for me.

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I always thought I was pretty brave going down the water slide at Disneyland. I swear, I did it. The only reason you can't see me in the picture is because I was reaching down to guard my purse just at the moment they snapped the photo. (It had absolutely nothing to do with me cowering behind my 12 year old daughter, while simultaneously praying) I'm thinking that maybe going down this at 65 miles per hour in just my bathing suit might not be the thing for me.

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I'm sure that dead lifting a shark is a great summer sport, and I would do it, but I'm thinking it may be over the 10 pounds I am currently allowed to lift. So maybe it will just have to go on the back burner for awhile.

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I'm sure all of the above activities would be fun and refreshing this summer, and if you decide to try any of them, I hope you will list me as one of your beneficiaries.

Now here is a woman with just the right idea. I mean, sipping wine through a straw seems pretty brave to me and if I hold myself to one glass, I might not trip over my own feet getting into the house from the patio.

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So here's to a summer full of fun and adventure. See you on the patio.

Sweet Posy DreamsJune 13, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Those are crazy, especially the road! Where is that?
thistlewoodfarmJune 13, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Okay....I haven't even had surgery on my knee and I'm not climbing that (or driving on that road)!

Have a blessed and wonderful day!
karianne
Tina@WhatWeKeepJune 13, 2012 at 12:22 PM
There you go, Laura!
I'd love to do all those things, too.
Maybe climbing into bed before you start sipping is the way to go
until you're healed up! LOL
renae June 13, 2012 at 12:26 PM
ok now that road would be crazy fun!!!! I'm game for catching any sharks, especially barehanded and lifting it like a weightlifter. ??crazy?? Thanks for the great laughs, Laura, thanks.
Wear The CanvasJune 13, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Omg! That water slide looks soooooo scary
Linda @ A La CarteJune 13, 2012 at 1:35 PM
I would not do any of those things either...well except sip wine through a straw...bring it on! hugs, Linda
oursearskithome.blogspot.comJune 13, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Laura,
I would not EVER do any of those things....well, ok, maybe the last one. I feel horrified just looking at them! I mean, HOW do you, let alone why would you, build that road! And that water slide is absolutely nuts. Never ever ever ever.
NanaDianaJune 13, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Ummmm...You can add every one of those to my NOT TO DO BUCKET LIST, too. Well, I suppose I COULD sip wine through a straw! lol xo Diana
MaryJune 13, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Mundane sounds good compared to those pics.
outjunkingJune 14, 2012 at 8:55 AM
How fun was this. My palms got sweaty just looking at that road hanging on the cliff. You will not see me on that road either.
KanelstrandJune 14, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Hahaha, you do like extremes, don't you! I am thoroughly enjoying your sense of humor!
Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 14, 2012 at 6:07 PM
I will be glad to not-do those thins with you ;-)
Kim@Snug HarborJune 15, 2012 at 10:08 AM
ROFL! Great post!!
NancyJune 15, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Not a single one looks good to me. Even the Disneyland one is a huge angle. No, no, no. I'd rather read a book. Thanks for the great laughs.
Ricki TreleavenJune 15, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Oh, my LORD, Laura! This post is giving me anxiety attacks!!! :/