my simple autumnal bucket list

So I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge fan of bucket lists and goal lists and those sorts of things. I prefer to just fly by the seat of my pants and let things happen as organically as possible. I don't like to plan things out too much...just a bit. I have learned that this way is what works best for my personality and just the way I am made. I have tried being more strict and rigid and more of a planner and it just stresses me out, causes me to have unrealistic expectations, and to not enjoy life as much as I should. But, I thought it would be fun to put together a very loose and incredibly simplistic autumnal bucket list. These are things I pretty much do every single year anyway, but I enjoyed writing it all out and seeing with my eyes all the many things to look forward to in the autumn. Being that it's already October, a few of these are already completed or in the process of being completed. It was fun to quietly sit and ponder all the many things to do and delight in during September, October, and November.

So, here you have it...

My simple autumn bucket list...

♥ Complete my October blog series {{smiles}}

♥ Watch Halloween movies

~ Halloweentown movies

~ Hocus Pocus

~ Casper movies from the 90's

~ The Nightmare Before Christmas (my first time!)

~ Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

♥ Read at least 3 cozy mystery novels

♥ Watch Harry Potter

♥ Watch The Hobbit

♥ Carve a pumpkin for Halloween

 

♥ Celebrate the first day of Autumn

♥ Celebrate Hobbit Day

♥ Hang my autumnal bunting in my room

♥ Have an autumnal tea party

♥ Bake seasonal treats

♥ Notice the leaves changing color

♥ Have a cozy homey Halloween with a comforting meal and festive dessert and movies

♥ Light my new seasonal "apple pumpkin" candle

♥ Take a walk as many days as possible *outside*

♥ Return to my knitting project

♥ Watch Halloween and Thanksgiving episodes of The Middle

♥ Wear cozy clothes that make me feel like myself

♥ Wear seasonal earrings...because it's fun

♥ Drink tea in a pretty mug in the evenings

♥ Hang twinkly fairy lights on the shelf in my room

♥ Take pictures of the autumnal beauty 

♥ Prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner using our traditional recipes

♥ Watch the Macy's Day Parade

♥ Watch Gilmore Girls

♥ Tidy up my room for the seasonal change

♥ Read cozy novels

♥ Wear lots of cardigans and boots with thick socks

♥ Read picture books for Halloween and Thanksgiving

♥ Continue on my journaling

♥ Wear warm pajamas and fluffy socks

   

♥ Switch to my autumnal/winter purse

♥ Read Nigel Slater's Christmas Chronicles starting in November

♥ Enjoy healthy hot cacao before bed

♥ Make my bed as cozy as possible with added comforters, blankets, and layers

♥ Wear cowls and scarves with my outfits

♥ Cook lots of comforting, nourishing meals

♥ Make lots of soups and enjoy the soup season to the fullest!

♥ Just enjoy every single little bit of autumn... 

savour all the tiniest details and delights.

Breathe it all in...

slow down and keep things simple.

What are you most looking forward to this autumn? What have you already delighted in this autumn? Do share with me!