(Here's me the weekend before graduation!)
A few days ago, I rediscovered it in the notes in my phone. I think the last time I had thought about the list was a week after I initially wrote it, and it's been forgotten ever since. There are actually a few things I've managed to complete: host a Friendsgiving (my roommate and I had one in 2017), cook something complicated (this isn't really defined, but I've done a couple strenuous meals!), keep less clutter (again undefined, but I've thrown out a lot of nail polish and makeup I was hording and I've donated a lot of clothes and have even more to donate), take a vacation with friends (these were more weekend long excursions than proper vacations, but I'm in my early 20's so it counts!) and find a good therapist (although my broken ankle has disrupted our sessions). At first I succeeded with journaling regularly in 2016, but I totally failed in 2017, so I'm not quite sure if that's a success or failure.
I turn 25 in October and somethings on this list are not realistic. Donate my hair: I didn't donate but I did do a big chop which is basically the spirit of me convincing myself cutting my hair was a good idea (and it was!). Adopt a dog: as much as my heart wants this to come true, my roommate and I are likely to renew our lease and are not allowed pets. Which sucks. Run a 5k: My broken ankle is making this a tad unrealistic. Whenever the boot is removed (hopefully in March, but we'll see) I'll most likely have physical therapy. While I'm in good shape, I'm not a runner so I don't know how hard training will be in my recovery. Visit a new continent/country: my friend and I were discussing the possibility of traveling to Europe in the fall, but I'm not mad at myself if this doesn't happen. I'm not made of money! Go to 10 concerts: look, I just didn't understand how little money I would have!!! See Hamilton: AGAIN with the I have no idea how finances work!!!! Additionally, there are somethings I'm just not as interested in completing in such a rushed timeline.
Basically this was a hastily put together list by a 22 year old who was terrified of all the changes she faced. Graduation was an emotional rollercoaster. I accomplished something huge, but I also was staring at an unknown future. My close friends were moving away. I would have to start making loan payments in six months. Transitioning out of college is hard because it's such a huge life change, but that's not quite what this post is about. Instead, I want to make a more realistic list of things I can accomplish by the time I turn 25 (which is in ten months, OMG)
- Visit a new city
- Read 50 books
- Watch 20 films directed by women
- Host a dinner party
- Knit a scarf
- Take the LSAT
- Apply to graduate school
- Go on a road trip
- Attend 5 concerts or shows
- Do a major closet reorganization
- Buy succulents and actually take care of them
- Visit a beach
- Find a place to volunteer
- Journal regularly
- Take a watercoloring class
- Start a taking Zumba again
- Help my mom adopt a dog
- Practice my lettering and calligraphy regularly
- Hit my savings goal
- Visit 10 new restaurants in Pittsburgh
- Listen to new music every month
- Read more poetry
- Cook 10 recipes from my Pinterest "to try" page
- Cook a meal for my mom
- Use a face mask once a week
I think these goals are all doable, and will align nicely with some of my overall goals for the year. I'm already on my way with the books and films, so hopefully I'll have some success!
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