Today, I turn 24 years old. Welcome to mid-twenties, Lauryn. So weird! It’s also the last day of summer. I’ve always loved that part of my birthday. I was born very late at night and my first real day was the first day of fall. I know there is no real significance to that, but it’s fun for me all the same.
I have seen some people do this, and I thought it would be a fun challenge for me. 25 things to do before I turn 25. Yikes. I picked some things I know I can do without much effort and I also picked things that will take some work! Some practical things, personal things, and some spiritual things. These are in no particular order…
25 Things:
- Knit a scarf. {I have started one, I just need to finish!}
- Fly in a plane. {Nope, never ever been on a plane before. Crazy, right?}
- Take a road trip.
- Retry gardening. {Jared and I had a garden, but we neglected it and it became weed ridden.}
- Shoot a personal photography series.
- Run a 5k. {My friends are probably laughing at me right now.}
- Read 25 books.
- Try 25 new recipes, 5 of them baked goods.
- Retry bread making.
- Ride on a train. {Nope, never done that either.}
- Go on a cruise! {This one is already scheduled!}
- Visit a new state.
- Start a journal, and keep it up.
- Repaint all the trim in the house.
- Repaint all rooms in the house, except the office.
- Paint front and back door RED.
- Hang Jared’s hammock.
- Pay off CC’s and Scion.
- Finish bedroom redo.
- Buy a new swimsuit. {I haven’t bought a swim suit in about 4 years.}
- Create some DIY art for the Bedroom and Kitchen
- Write letters to family members I always write to, but have neglected this year.
- Create a habit of walking 3x a week.
- Read the Old Testament. {I seriously think this is my favorite one, I am so excited about it!}
- Begin a true prayer life. {Our previous pastor shared something someone once told him about a prayer life…Just begin.}
Do you think I can do them all?! I think the plane and train will be the most difficult because it costs a lot of moolah. Or maybe running a 5k? I know its only 3 miles and some change, but have you ever met me? I never stick to an exercise plan! Have you ever made a bucket list? They are kinda of silly and kind of fun to me.
I also want to document as many of the 25 things as possible, so I think I’ll start a blog just for that. I think? Blogging is hard work! But, it would be fun to have a record of it. I’ll keep you posted!
Happy 24th to me. :-)
{If you know Jared and I at all, you know that we are not able to keep gifts from one another until the proper day…so in true fashion, I got my gift a few days ago. Garden gnomes. I have been pining for some for months and months. Aren’t they so funny? Love them.}
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I have ridden planes, buses and trains, the Train was the BEST by far! and pretty affordable compared to flying! combine it with the trip to a new state and knock 2 things off your list at one time! LOVE YOU!!!
Happy 24th bday from a fellow 1987-er! The 25 before 25 list is an awesome idea!!
Happy birthday!!! This is such a fun idea, I love it!!! I can’t wait to start reading the blog series about it! You’ll get it all done, no worries
And I definitely agree, trains are the best.
happy birthday! sounds like you will have a fun year! love the gnomes haha
I love this Lauryn:) I just might have to steal this idea come my 20th Birthday in a few months! Some of our items might be the same… haha
I guess I should take a look at that bucket list I made when I turned 24. I have to admit that I haven’t actually looked at it pretty much since I made it. I would love to discuss ideas for a new one, nothing too crazy but a few fun things and a few productive things I may just need a little extra push to get around to doing. Then we can hold each other accountable! Though you’d have a headstart, because my birthday isn’t until December 3rd.
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