I guess similar with the end of a year and the whole count down until the new one, I’ll bring up to you the highlights of my summer 2011, because its end is palpable.

1. I started this blog. Good or bad, here I am.

2. I obsessed a lot about this blog. When I start something new, I usually want to work and finish the project fast. My brain had so much to work on at nights – not good. So, this blog was no exception.

3. I signed up with Twitter and it became the beginning of another obsession. Did I mention Twitter is evil?

4. Awesome weather. My baby was getting interesting during the summer and therefore allowed me to enjoy the very few wonderful days in Vancouver. Going to parks, running errands with out the car to allow us to suck in the sunshine were the common denominator here.

5. Nice weather taken for granted. Because of social media obsession turning into addiction I neglected some really wonderful times outdoors. I always felt I could go outside a little bit later if I wanted to. I don’t regret it, but I am conscious of my past acts.

6. I acquired a new obsession, photography. I upgraded the camera to a Nikon D90 and oh.my.God. Of course, this mama had to put it to test so I went around the city, with the baby of course, and started shooting. I can’t stop now.

7. I recently decided to give myself a break. I am trying too hard to work on my obsessions that I barely go outdoors, enjoy my stay with the baby, relax with no worries. I need attention too. So, I blog and tweet less and that goes to the photo hobby too.

8. Missed my marks. I discovered that the obsessions that I had this year are not remotely close to the projects I wanted to embark upon my mat leave. It is a little sad that I did not make any effort on them, but I just couldn’t. I need the routine outside the house to make me do it, I guess. I found time wasn’t what I needed. I just feel like maybe I need to lock myself in a cabin for a weekend for that.

9. Friendship. I am very grateful of all the new few friends I have made through my blog. It is amazing how much support and knowledge someone can get. This is priceless.

10. I became wiser. Without any regret, I can say that even when the original plan for my summer wasn’t exactly what I wanted I learnt so much about so many things. I get inspired as I go and all I need is to know how to organize  my projects.

I typed this quickly because I had this urge of posting. So, lists are always a great help when ideas are in the brain. If you want to give it a try, link up with The Good Life and her series MondayListicles. It is fun.