Earlier this year I created a bucket list of 24 items to complete before I turned 24 on the 24th of February… in other words, my 24 by 24 by 24 bucket list. This past month was the halfway point from when I set these goals, and it seems only appropriate to give an update.
As the year has progressed, some things have changed – some goals have been edited, and alternatives or “bonuses” have been added. Most of these alternative/bonus goals were ones I had considered putting on the list when I was created it, but then initially decided they did not cut the top 24.
While I do have conflicting thoughts on changing goals, I think at the end of the day having alternatives is more realistic for me, especially when considering all the unknown factors that can impact a year. Instead of feeling guilty for changing a goal, I can recognize the fact that the ways I want to push myself evolve as the year progresses, letting me explore new opportunities and challenges.
Below is a list of my goals – along with an update by each one
24 by 24 by 24
- Try a new restaurant each month
- On track to completion!
- Do a 100-day challenge
- Walked 10,000 steps a day from May through August.
- Go to a festival (of some sort)
- Attended the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.
- Sew an Outfit
- Had to adjust this goal – the contest I initially wanted to enter in is on the same day as a wedding. Instead I have decided to sew a dress for the wedding as my new goal!
- Find a new hobby (join a club)
- Recently I have become active in a local organization to my county- so this goal is on its way to completion!
- Make something extreme (think art)
- I’ve been brainstorming – but I’m open to ideas!
- Have a Photo Shoot
- Technically, I did do a photo shoot this past summer (although it was with my sister, and not with my wonderful friend Gillian (hi!)). However, this is a goal that I’ve been reevaluating. Lately I’ve been more interested in taking photos, and think my new goal may be to go out and experiment taking more of nature.
- LOTR Extended Movie Marathon/visit Kamille in NYC!
- Start and keep a gratitude journal (at least 2xs a week)
- I am happy to say that this is one of my goals I have been consistent on! It has helped me remember all the good things in life.
- Bake a dessert and gift some of it out
- Hopefully will be completed soon.
- Designate time each week for meditation
- This goal is in progress. While I have been conscientious about taking care of myself, I still have not solidified a meditation routine.
- Go to a baseball game (with friends!)
- I honestly to not know if this one will happen before the baseball season ends, in which case it may be one of the goals I end up editing/switching with an alternative!
- Do a styling trip with Tevin
- Another goal I need to organize a meet-up for!
- Go hiking with a new friend
- Completed!
- Write a collection of poems/short story
- Wrote some poetry while fulfilling my writing retreat goal!
- Read 24 books
- Thus far, I have read 11 books and am simultaneously working on numbers 12 and 13. Hoping to finish one soon!
- Have a writing retreat with Laura and Abby
- Participated in CampNano Wrimo 🙂
- Go to a new city by myself and spend a day there
- I’ve been to several new cities this year, so this goal could be considered completed, but I plan to continue to push myself!
- Give up soda for a month
- I am currently working on this goal!
- Visit Nicole in NY State
- Go to a concert
- I could argue I’ve been to one already this year, but I’m holding out to see if I go to more!
- Sing karaoke
- The more I think about this goal, the less enthusiastic I feel about it, haha.
- Take a class on something I’m interested in (surfing, painting, ext.)
- This goal I’ve done a lot of research on. All that is left is to sign up for a class and complete it!
- Run an under 10-minute mile
- Surprisingly enough, this goals was actually not difficult to complete!
The new “alternative” or “bonus” goals I have allowed myself to include are:
- Try 24 new Recipes
- Getting another piercing
- Cleaning out my room/Donating clothes
- Visiting my friend Katie
From my original list, I have completed 12 goals – so thankfully it looks like I am on track to complete them on time! However, this count includes my on-going goals – meaning I still have a number of goals that occur once I need to complete!
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
Theodore Roosevelt
So far this year has had some great times as well as unforeseen challenges. Moving forward I am excited to continue experiencing all of these, and regardless of what life throws at me I will continue pursuing these challenges.
Chasing serendipity 