Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Up My Perfect Day
This was such a fun list to put together and dream about! And honestly, I’ve probably done a lot of these things in one day, but probably not all of them in a single day! I love spending time outdoors and, of course, some creature comforts as well. So, I created my perfect day list, kind of the way I would map it out for the day from getting the best night’s sleep to finally heading to bed with crisp, clean sheets (with a lot of my favorite activities in between)!
Things That Make Up My Perfect Day
Good Night Sleep
The first part of having the perfect day is getting a good night sleep. My regular sleep isn’t great, but I love when I wake up feeling well rested and ready to start the day! And, as a morning person, I need that good sleep to get up and get moving.
Completed Chores List
Another thing that makes for a perfect day is a household chore list that completed, which allows me to spend my time doing the things I love rather than grocery shopping, doing laundry, and cleaning the house.
Perfect Weather
If I had my perfect day (especially if I’m going to be outside), I want to have the absolute perfect weather. I’m a fan of low humidity and a little warm, high 70s to low 80s. Sunny with white puffy clouds and that bright blue sky that you can’t help but notice.
Hiking
My past few vacations have often included hiking and while I spend most of my time staring at the ground trying not to trip over any tree roots, I love spending time in nature. I’m convinced the air smells so much cleaner when you’re hiking through the forest. I love how the light dapples through the trees and I love finding tiny little photography moments and wide panoramic shots as well. And if there’s a waterfall, then I’m all in!
Climbing
I’m somewhat obsessed with rock climbing and any perfect day of mine will include some time spent on the wall. I boulder as well as rope climb and my favorite part of climbing is that all you can focus on is completing of your project when you’re on the wall. You can’t think about all the things stressing you out and it combines both physical and mental strength which I love!
Reading
This list wouldn’t be complete without some reading time. And without the chores looming over my head, I wouldn’t feel guilty about spending time reading for as long as I wanted to!
Hot Shower
My favorite way to spend vacation days is doing fun things all day and then at about 4:00 pm, I like to jump in the shower, get cleaned up just in time for my next fun activity!
Cocktails & Appetizers
My perfect day has to include a cocktail, preferably a cosmopolitan with a tasty charcuterie board full of cheese and crackers. I always feel like relaxing with a drink and a snack is just such a fun way to spend the late afternoon (and not something that obviously happens during the work week).
Delicious Dinner
I’m a big foodie in terms of really appreciating a good meal especially with family and/or friends. I love to cook (and do it most nights), but I think the ultimate perfect day includes having a restaurant caliber meal at home to enjoy!
Clean sheets on the bed
And finally, it’s the little things in life! I love going to sleep in a bed of clean sheets. There’s something about how fresh and clean they feel that just makes for a wonderful way to start the night!
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
