24 Before 25

Birthday Fun!

I am a dreamer. Forever and always, nothing will change that. But this year my goal is to become more of a do-er. I know exactly the kind of life I want. One I can look back on and see adventures and wonderful mistakes that changed everything. One that leaves me with a flood of memories triggered by a song or a smell that completely overtake me. One that I stop putting off for fear of missed opportunities. It's been 4 months since I've made this list. I still have so many exciting things to do!

Here are the 24 things I plan to do and experience before I turn 25

1. Learn to play the harmonica. Specifically play with my super musically talented friends .
2. Go skinny dipping So. Much. Fun.
3. Get my nose pierced. Again.
4. Ride my bike more. In actual traffic, not just in Leave it to Beaver style idyllic neighborhoods.
5. Be prepared for winter. I've lived in this state practically all my life but I still am surprised when it snows and I have nothing to wear. 
6.  Spend at least a month eating a vegan diet. 
7. Learn how to screenprint. Make the t-shirts my angsty 16 year old self would have loved.
8. Go on more aimless walks. I'm sure my pup will enjoy this one.
9. Get a pinata all for myself. See above. It was glorious.
10. Buy a record player. Just another perk of living with Mr. Handsome.
11. Get new glasses. Vow not to fall asleep wearing them. I am in LOVE with my new Lookmatic frames
12. Commission artwork.
13. Throw a fondue party. 70's clothing and shag rugs optional. 
14. Take 10 bubble baths. I like setting relaxing goals. 
15. Ride a mechanical bull. Bonus points if I break any mechanical bull riding records. 
16. Learn to make a killer mixed drink. My stint as a bartender left me more than qualified.
17. Go to a drive in movie. I went to two sit-in picnic style movies that I'm counting.
18. Beat my boyfriend in a game of boggle. Good thing my goal wasn't to gloat.
19. Actually make a craft that I've pinned.
20. Paint my entire apartment. 
21. Go back to college.
22. Make the jump to being heavily tattooed.
23. Eat 5 foods I've never tried before.
24. Let the people who are most important to me know how much I love them.

   24b. Live it up.