24 things to do while 24

About two weeks before my birthday (in the midst of the quarter-life state of panic, remember), I had the brilliant idea to make a list of 24 things I should do before turning 24. Ever the optimist, I had no doubt I could accomplish 24 things in a mere…what was it? Ten days.

Right. Well, to my credit, I did make it through like fifteen things on that list. (Though, let’s be real: it was mostly things like “celebrate my bdayyy!” and “go on a bike ride.” ‘Kay, well, I have low standards and it feels great to cross things off lists, so don’t judge.  Surely I’m not the only one who writes “eat lunch” on my to-do list, just because it feels good to cross it off.)

Anyways, I have finally revised my list and turned it into, “24 things to do while 24.” I restrained from putting skydiving on the list, because I wanted things that were attainable, and skydiving, for whatever reason, does not feel attainable this year. That feels like more of a 25 thing. I did include some things that are within reach but will challenge me. So some are silly; some are more serious goals. All in all, it’s nice to write out goals outside the whole “It’s December 31 and what is my New Year’s Resolution!?!” pressure.

So, while I didn’t get this written on my actual birthday, I am nevertheless (belatedly) putting out the intentions (briefly in this public space & more detailed in my personal space) for this year to be marvelous and magical and bring happiness and confidence and joy.

24 things to do while 24

1. cultivate a personal yoga practice –> try Ashtanga Yoga at least once!

2. do sun salutations with the sunrise (preferably on a beach, but I will settle for in the mountains)