25 before 25

I have had multiple friends that are doing this and did do it in the past so I'm going to give it a shot.  

I'm 24.  I've been 24 for about two weeks.

I know that being 24 is very young.  I understand that.  Shoot there are moments I still feel like a baby.  However if you think about it... I'm most likely already lived over a quarter of my life.  My best friend reminded me of that promptly on my birthday.

So I'm doing this challenge thing. Whatever you want to call it.  Mainly because i'm already planning on doing lots of habitual changes so I might as well document it right?  Isn't that what I want this whole blog to be about?  Lovely!  

Other friends who are doing/have done this had different books they wanted to read or they wanted to run a marathon.  To the first... setting a goal to read a book for me is a joke.  I read a least, minimum, one a week.  So that's out.  And to the second... Please there is nothing on this planet that would make me want to run a marathon.  Even if I did in some form or fashion become a runner, I will never pay for a race that will make me wish I didn't have legs.  Because that's what it will do.  Promise.  Although running will/should probably be on the list.  

I just want to make sure that this list is made up of 25 things that I not only want to do/achieve, but I want to challenge myself!  I wanted to make them specific too!  That way I can't vaguely say I did them or not, but I can cross them off as soon as I do accomplish them!

It took me f.o.r.e.v.e.r. to make this list!  Well here they are.  The list of 25 things I want to accomplish before I am 25.  

1. Read through the entire Bible in one year.

I'll be reading through a plan every day but I hope to also read it like a book.  I read all the time, this is just a way for me to make sure that I am reading more of the bible than any other book.

2. Complete the couch to 5k.  

I'm getting this out of the way now.  I've said over and over i'm going to do it... not putting it off any longer.

3. Create and stick with budget that allows me to pay off 1/4 of my student loans. 

This is totally possible.  Even if it seems huge.  If I increase my income, which I'm planning to do, then I'll be able to pay off 1/3 of them! 

4. Learn how to sew proficiently. 

I'm taking my first class next Tuesday, 3/18, and for sure will be documenting!  So excited!

5. Start a herb garden and hopefully keep it alive. 

I do not have the best track record with plants... but I have never really educated myself and really put forth effort.  I believe I can do it! 

6. Learn Calligraphy. 

This just sounds pretty and I want to know how to do it! 

7. Take a pottery class. 

Basically me in a class. 

8.Be consistent with sending out birthday cards and thank you notes.

I want to love the people in my life well!  This is one way I can do that and I think it is so thoughtful!  Who doesn't love getting mail (that is not a bill).  Already got loads of stamps!

9.Lose 30 more lbs.  

I've lost almost 50 pounds in the past 6 months.  Now to lose the rest.  

10. Visit/call my family more often. 

These people are the best people in my life.  I cherish them.  Visits will happen more often!

11. Do an unassisted pull-up.  

Pull-ups suck.  So naturally I want to conquer them so they cannot hold anything over me.

12. Take more photos.  

I'll need to get an actually camera.  One of the big ones maybe.  I'd love to just lose myself in an afternoon around Austin or in the greenbelt and take pictures!  Sounds so relaxing!  Could help with #15

13. Face one of my biggest fears -- Ride a horse. 

This is my big "challenge."  Horses are terrifying.  You might think they are majestic... and so do I. from. a. far.

14. Be more daring and adventurous with clothes. 

Boho chic.  I have a ton of clothes that fit this.  I want to wear them!  Especially now that I can since I've lost weight!

15. Take a true Sabbath once a week.

Rest and Recharge.  This means being alone for me.  No

16. Go Major League Baseball game.

Rangers vs. Yankees would be fabulous but I'll take what I can get :)

17. Develop normal sleeping patterns.  

no comment needed.

18. Take a road trip cross country.

With a couple gal pals or by myself, not sure yet, but this sounds beautiful!

19. Crochet a blanket big enough for a queen bed.

I've been working on one for 4ever!  I need to finally finish it!

20. Go on a Fishing Retreat for a weekend.

This sounds so relaxing... I'll have to get my dad to take a weekend.  Or find people who like to Fish.  Do you like to fish?  Lets go fishing!

21. Watch a Broadway show.

I love to sing.  I love plays.  Why have I not been to a broadway show?

22. Learn how to knit.

I know how to crochet... now to know how to knit!

23. Make my own candles.

My dad and I did this as Christmas gifts one year and I just loved it!  So I want to make my own! 

24. Get a Tattoo

My sister and I want to get matching tattoos.  We are still working out what because we are so dramatically different but I love this idea and cannot wait!  Even if we don't decide on the matching one, I have tattoo ideas of my own!

25. Finalize the transition to eating Whole Food Plant Based.

I've been making this transition slowly but surely.  Now to finish the job!

I'm excited to get started and cross things off this list!  You can check my progress here! And you can bet that i'll be writing about all these adventures!  Ahh... nothing I love better than crossing things off a list!

Let's get started!