Saturday, April 21, 2012

27 goals for 27 years - Update

On my 27th birthday I made 27 goals for myself - things to accomplish that year and guess what.... it's time for the big reveal!




1. Go to a state that I've never been to

Why not expand my state count?

I expanded my state count by 2! Georgia and Kentucky. Granted, I was in airports but hey - I was physically located in the state!


2. Eat crawfish

It's something I've been craving since I ate it for the first time a few years ago

Yum. Yum. Yum. I blogged about this experience.


3. Finish the Book of Mormon

So close but yet so far away.... I'm in 3rd Nephi

Done! I have started again. Something different is learned every time :)


4. Get a smartphone

There have been several instances this past week where it would have been very convenient

This was the first goal accomplished - yay for me and technology! I was one of the first to get the white iPhone 4. When I took it to the Apple store to get a protective cover, the techs were in awe of my phone. It was pretty cool because I'm not usually the envy of others when it comes to technology!


5. Keep a daily journal

Starting tomorrow

Not a daily journal.... but I think I've been doing a lot better


6. Hike to the Y

I've only done this once and it was hard but worth the view!

I did this with Kaleigh - and there was a guy who had already hiked up and back three times that morning. He was super enthusiastic about life. And sweaty.


7. Go camping this summer

I love camping and wasn't able to do it last year

Not this past summer :( But it's already planned for this upcoming summer! Woo hoo!


8. Go on 50 dates

It's a goal my brother-in-law gave me

Definitely not 50 dates. Ha ha. But this year I have dated more than I ever have.


9. Go to a Bee's game

I like baseball games and the fireworks that follow

It was the 24th of July weekend!














10. Help build a house with Habitat For Humanity

I'm good with a hammer

No go for Habitat For Humanity. But I did start volunteering for Rocky Mountain Hospice!


11. Find a piece of old furniture and make it over

What is one man's garbage is another man's treasure

A friend I work with gave me some awesome bar stools she doesn't use anymore. Spray paint, anyone?













12. Go on a cruise

Cause I need to get away!

Yes! Done and done. Best vacation ever! Refer to previous blog post.


13. Read the first Harry Potter book

I always knock H.P. but I guess I should actually read one book so I know what I'm knocking
I read the first three books. I started the fourth but couldn't get past the 4th chapter.


14. Take a ceramics/pottery class

Cause I've always thought clay was fun

I found a place that I want to take a ceramics class! But all classes are full right now. Maybe this summer :)


15. Get lower bowl seats at a Jazz game

'Nuff said

I went to three lower bowl games this season. Pretty awesome for a season that was in jeopardy!


16. Go snowboarding

People look at me like I'm crazy when they find out I'm from Utah and don't do winter sports

I have come to the conclusion that this sport is too expensive for me to get started. Sad day. Maybe in the future!

17. Try to get up on a wakeboard

Cause I can't get up on waterski's

I had the opportunity once this past summer but I was a wuss because the waves were really choppy. Goal for next summer!


18. Learn how to dive (Water dive - not scuba dive)

I'd like to be graceful instead of doing a bomb into the water.

People always gave me the strangest looks when I asked them to help me! Needless to say, it didn't happen. Guess it's still going to be cannonballs into the water for me!


19. Go horseback riding

Just as long as they don't run

This was supposed to happen today! But it didn't turn out. I do have a Groupon for it that expires next month - so giddy up!


20. Run a 5k/participate in a charity walk

Couch-to-5k training!

I did sign up for one in Lindon but failed to go. Running and I don't get along so well. But I will be doing one this summer.... I can now run a 5k thanks to my kickboxing class!


21. Have my only debt be my car and student loans

No one wants debt

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Hold on..... ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Maybe next birthday.


22. Buy a foam mattress topper

Love it!

Thanks to my awesome perks at PwC, I was able to get this through Amazon for just the cost of shipping. I love it! I have gotten a ton of compliments. JK Mom!

23. Go to an outdoor arts festival

Why not appreciate others' talents?

I went to the Chalk Festival at Gateway this past summer. It was amazing what people can do!


24. Take a self-defense class

You can never learn enough

I have learned a lot of moves through my kickboxing class. And it's not just an aerobics class. Real bags. Real handwraps. Real boxing gloves. I have even practiced on the instructor. Don't mess with me. (ilovekickboxing)


25. Learn Spanish

Hola mama!

I know my colors!

26. Go shooting

I don't want to be afraid of guns!

I have had two guys tell me that they will take me shooting and haven't delivered. I promise I'm not THAT uncoordinated.


27. Learn Adobe Photoshop

I want to learn cool picture effects!

My ma has this program on her computer and I've used to for some pictures. Awesome!



I found that having a list of goals and things I wanted to accomplish led to some pretty fun activities this summer! While I didn't accomplish everything, I had a blast doing what I did. Keep your eyes out for my 28 things for 28 years!

1 comment:

Udygirl said...

Holy crap! You did awesome... and what great memories you'll have. I sure enjoyed the ones I spent with you. :D I totally do a few of those with ya!