15 things I'm looking forward to

Always a nice thing to think about. These are in no particular order!

Getting my portfolio done. I will feel so relieved once it's done.
Going to my friend Leah's wedding. It's in just over a month!!!
Going to my brother's wedding. I'm so happy for him and so excited to get a new sister-in-law.
One of my nephews' first birthday party. I should be able to go and it will be one of the cutest things in the world, I'm sure.
Dogsitting. Puppy and I are getting some quality time soon.
Planning a Halloween costume. I don't have ideas yet, but I'll think of some.
More episodes of Are You the One?. Just a delightful reality show that I look forward to every week.
Trying some new recipes. And really, mostly just eating the food that I make.
Reading some books I have stacked up. I have so many books stacked up.
Getting a job. It's gotta happen sometime, right?
Throwing a murder mystery party. No idea when or where, but I want to do another.
Labor day excursion. In theory I'm going (never know if somehow I'll end up with work that will keep me form it) with friends to Galena that weekend and it should be great.
Dipping my feet in the lake. Gotta do this while the weather still permits.
Getting farther in Wizards Unite. I'm enjoying this game greatly.
Watching some family oral history. I gotta see the video of my grandpa talking about his journey from Ukraine/Russia (it's now Ukraine, but was Russia when he left).

(Prompt by me)

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