27 Going on 30
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Friday was my birthday and I turned 27. I don't mind getting older (would it matter if I did?), and I don't ever intend to be one of those women who turn "35" year after year. But as I prepare to close out my 20s, I suppose I should start, like, setting goals as adults are often fond of doing.
So here are 30 things I hope to accomplish/see/do before I hit the big 3-0:
- Get my passport. I have the paperwork all filled out, I just have to take the plunge. Maybe I'll even do that today. Applied for on 9/7/2012, received.
- Europe. There are so many places I'd like to travel, but Europe deserves the top spot. More specifically, Germany, Italy, France and the Scandinavian countries.Went on an epic Italy trip, 8/14.
- Run a mile (and more) without stopping. I know this seems lame that I can't do this now, but I'm not exactly a natural athlete. See: broken bones in both soccer AND softball.
- Live in New York City. I hope to cross this one off my list next year, when I try out being a resident of my beloved city for at least two months, beginning in May. Moved for two months on 1/11/13, and for good on 7/1/13.
- Actually meet Meryl Streep. Not that I'm not satisfied with eye contact and a wave, but a girl can dream.
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- See a flower field - either in California or Holland.
- Get married.
- Create a human.
- Explore opening a real, live Blue Carrot Shop - in New York City maybe?
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- See Cat Power live - luckily my wonderful man bought us tickets for a performance of hers in October (!) Saw her on 10/22/12 and 1/22/13 and a few more times since.
- Do the Charleston in Charleston while eating a Charleston Chew. Done!
- See Meryl Streep on stage (again). After seeing Mother Courage twice I only want more.
- Move somewhere else.Not exactly sure what I meant by this, but I've moved into three different apartments in two different boroughs since moving to New York, so I think that counts.
- Be a better teacher. I only got one quasi-negative review ("She's too shy and not strict enough") but the rest were very nice! Fall/Winter 2012
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- Make a really great iced coffee.
- Watch the entire Friday Night Lights series - I have it on good authority that I would love it, despite that fact that I know nothing about football and have little interest in Texas. But with the magical Jason Katims involved (Parenthood) it has to be good.
- Cook more, cook better. I've only made a handful of recipes from this hallowed book, but I'd love to try most everything in it (no thanks on the aspics, Julia). My wonderful dude has helped immensely with this.
- Eat a fresh lobster in Cape Cod.
- Be more adventurous in my food choices - I have been a picky eater since birth, and I've been trying to be more open to new foods as I get older but I could do better.I wouldn't even really call myself a "picky eater" anymore.
- Start a savings account, and actually fill it with money. This is how I got to New York on 1/11/13
- Hike through the Redwoods.
- Revisit Newport Rhode Island and take the Mansion Tour again.I crushed this goal and went back twice (with plans for more future visits).
- Do a wine tour through Napa Valley.
- Drive across the country.
- Pay off my credit card (and student loan) bills.I paid off one student loan, and all of my credit cards.
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- Do a New England fall foliage drive and attend the Hudson Valley Halloween festivities.Crushed this goal too and went twice, with plans to make it an annual tradition.
- Visit San Francisco.
- Cut down on my processed/junk food intake. I've eaten McDonald's breakfast for the last three days in a row. Baby steps.I rarely eat fast food in New York, although there's definitely still room for improvement I'm going to call this goal met.
- Grow a garden.
- Lay in a pile of kittens.