24 While I Am 24

Inspired by the amazing Ashlie of Be Your Own Lady, who makes annual to-do lists correlating with her age, I did my own list of 23 things to do while I was 23. I did...well, I did some of them. Anyway, determined to do a better job this year, below is my list of 24 things to do while I am 24.


1. Visit the Hostel in the Forest. This was on my list last year as well, and while it's not an expensive thing to do, I did get engaged shortly after turning 23 and wedding planning has taken up most of my money this year. Anyway, that won't be the case this year after March, so here we go.

2. Grow at lease one fruit or veggie myself and eat it. Buying a basil plant and using it immediately does not count - I need to plant some seeds.

3. Complete an art project. I find myself tossing my art to the side (metaphorically) all too often, so this is my plan to remedy that. I'm leaving it a little vague, though. I'm thinking entering and winning a contest, completing some big home decor project, having artwork displayed somewhere public, or finally running a successful crafty Etsy shop.

4. Get another tattoo. I'm thinking something vegan-related. But any tattoo would be nice, it's been forever.

5. Get high with Danny. It is very rare that I smoke and Danny hasn't done it but once when he was younger, so this is something we want to do together at least once.

6. Develop a fitness routine and stick with it. For instance, a weekly yoga class, nightly walks with the dogs, running. My doctor says to get at least 30 minutes of moderate cardio per day and I have been slacking, to say the least. My goal is to find whatever works for me and to keep doing it, to make it a habit.

7. Invest in a cute new swimsuit. I haven't purchased one in like...three years? I deserve a new one.

8. Pay down my debt. Excluding things like my student loan and my car loan which I will probably be paying for forever, I want to pay off a large chunk of my debts this year. I have two maxed out credit cards and some random unpaid bills, I want to improve my credit score so that I can buy a house someday, so this is my next feat. This is a continuation of my goal last year to get my credit score above 600 which I actually did do.

9. Get one of those cute trunks to place at the foot of the bed and fill it with old diaries and journals. I have never had a special place for those items yet I can't bear to part with them. A trunk would be cute and functional.

10. Read a book per month. This is something I attempt every year. I have a bookshelf full mostly of books I have not read. So, trying yet again!

11. Watch a meteor shower. Maybe make it a picnic?

12. Go berry picking. Another one that's been on every list since I was 21 and never happened.

13. See a psychic / have my tarot cards read / learn more about tarot cards.

14. See a chiropractor.

15. Have at least one nice print made of one of our wedding photos and hang it.

16. Master a casserole recipe. Something that can be a hit at parties and potlucks.

17. Resume consistently donating blood.

18. Replace all my socks and underwear that have holes in them.

19. Learn to make more chemical free household cleaners myself - such as hand soap, dish soap, etc. 

20. Replace all Tupperware with Pyrex glass storage.

21. Use my stinkin' discount and book a room at Disney! I still have not done this and it's been 6 months!

22. Resist the urge to chop my bangs.

23. Attend a volunteer day at Kindred Spirits farm animal sanctuary.

24. Go to a local vegan meet-up! 

Well, there you have it! This took several days to complete but I'm pretty happy with it. I want to add a bonus goal which is to keep up with this blog. So, wish me luck!

Nine days till I'm 24. I think it's gonna be good.