I Solemnly Swear To...

So, while finishing up school, I have been dreaming about all the glorious free time I will have this summer.  In the margins of my research and in my planner, I have been making lists of all the things I want to do. Partially, I am putting them on the blog because if I type them I will HAVE to do them, and partially, I am blogging about them because I'm wondering what should be added to my list. So here it goes:


I solemnly swear to finish my wedding thank you notes now that I'm not writing papers. NEXT, I will practice my mandolin. I've been trying to learn ever since David gave it to me, but every time I pick it back up I have to start over again remembering chords. AND THEN, I promise to make things: 

• A braided beaded necklace
• some vintage rose earrings 
• a nautical headband 
• and maybe I'll finally make that globe

ALSO, I solemnly swear to replant my window box (hopefully like this one) and maybe add a garden to the backyard. Andddd working out, yeah, that'll be in the mix. *Not to mention, I have to work.* And of course, I will READ. I will read lovely books that I get to choose. Here's the list so far, tell me what you think and what I should add:

So, I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but aren't these more fun to look at? (Also, if anyone has these and wants to lend a copy, I'd be much obliged!) Happy Summer everybody!