On Sunday I’m turning 24, so I thought I would compile a list of things to do before I’m 25 in a years time. This was inspired by Jennie’s post, which I found really interesting. I like a challenge and something to keep me motivated.
1. Save money regularly
Everyone wants to do this, and times are hard for most of us. I’m the first one to admit that I waste a lot of money on unnecessary purchases and expensive lunches at work. Cutting back on the little things makes a huge difference and can help for the future.
2. Be creative
I’m a creative person. I loved art all the way through school and now I am in a creative job role. However, I often feel like I don’t have enough time to do something creative just for fun. DIY/Drawing/whatever, I want to set aside time for myself to remember what I love doing.
3. Look after my skin
I am awful at skin care. Awful! Most nights I don’t even remove my make up… I know, right? I need to invest in some good skin care products and create a good routine that I will stick too. I’m getting older (that’s why this list is here) and I need to love my skin instead of abusing it with make-up.
4. Cook a meal every week
I have an amazing boyfriend who cooks me a lovely homemade meal almost every night. I need to return the favour and try out a few recipes too. Don’t get me wrong, I cook our meal here and there, but not nearly enough!
5. Get on the property ladder
Okay, perhaps I’m being a bit too ambitious but this is something I really want to achieve in the near future. We’ve been renting for a few years, and recently we were told by our landlord to pay more or get out as our contract had ended. We had to take the increase as we couldn’t afford the fees which come with a new flat, and I hated the feeling of being forced into doing something I didn’t want to do. I am serious about buying a property, and it’s something I’m determined to achieve.
6. Make an item of clothing from scratch
I’ve done this before for my Textiles GCSE (and I got an A* for it!), but it’s something I want to do again. Skirt/dress/top, I’m not sure what yet, but I want to get that satisfaction of owning something made specifically for me which is 100% unique.
7. Take more photos
I love photography and it’s probably my favourite hobby. As it’s not my career, I do not get much time to pursue photography, so I want to try to take more photos. Even if it’s taken on my phone I want to capture more memories.
8. Get to my target weight
I know, blah blah blah. This is something I’ve been trying to achieve for about 4 years now since I put on weight when I went to University. I want to get there and feel proud of myself.
9. Start a new course
I never finished Uni, I dropped out. I don’t necessarily want to finish my degree, but I’d love to do some kind of evening course on Photography or art, or even something like floristry! It would be lovely to learn a new skill or improve an existing one.
10. Enjoy a boat trip
I hate boats. HATE them. I’m terrified they will sink or tip over. I want to enjoy a boat trip instead of having a panic attack or throwing up. I was even scared when on one on the Thames! Absolutely ridiculous.
11. Go camping
Lol. This makes me laugh, because I think I might die if I had to camp. Well, it’s a challenge, eh? As long as I don’t see any spiders…
12. Get another tattoo
I have 6 tattoos, which I have accumulated over the past 6 years (not one a year though, just a coincidence of numbers). I really want another one, but I need to design it first and then figure out where it’s going to go. I’m thinking a bird, behind my ear.
13. Invent a cocktail
I don’t even know what to say about this. My boyfriend suggested it, so…. yeah.
14. Learn a language
I’m awful at going to a foreign country and not really knowing what I’m saying to the locals. I learnt French at school and scraped a C, but I want to really learn a language. I know I won’t be fluent in a years time, but I want to have made a start at least!
15. Go for a jog, outside
I have a slight phobia of running in public. I don’t even run on the treadmill in the gym. I think it’s because someone always laughs at me if I even slightly run for the bus and this has made me really self-conscious. I want to get into running outside. It’s free!
16. Visit New York
I’ve always wanted to visit NYC. Finally, next week, I will be there! I know this is a bit of a cheat but it’s still an ambition.
17. Try sushi
I’m vegetarian and I have tried vegi sushi salad, but never rolled sushi. I’ve been told I must try “proper” vegetarian sushi, so… I will!
18. Start a business
I don’t even have a plan to back up this statement. It’s one of those ideas that keeps floating around in the back of my head. I’d love to have a stall at a market somewhere, selling something I had made. I really need to make a business plan…
19. Watch our DVD collection
I have a huge DVD collection, Callum has a huge DVD collection. Combined, it is a MASSIVE dvd collection. I haven’t seen about 40% of the films we own, so I want to go through them all because I feel a bit silly owning a DVD which I’ve never watched.
20. Wear heels during the day
When I was 18 I wore heels out clubbing. Nowadays, because I’m an old lady, I never really wear them! I own a fair amount of heels, and I’d love to get them out and give them the wear they deserve. My poor feet aren’t used to heels, so I need to train them up!
21. Get back in the driving seat
I haven’t driven in about three years and I need to get back into it. I’m now a bit scared about it and I don’t want to leave it any longer. I just need to find a car…
22. Dye my hair
Yes I have dip-dyed hair, but I’ve wanted to die the bottom a different colour. I’m thinking peach. I just need the guts to do it.
23. Bake something every week, or thereabouts
I love baking, and I’m good at it (I like to think so anyway). But like a few previous points it’s something that I’ve neglected. I want to bake something new every weekend to share with someone special.
24. Build a capsule wardrobe
I’m very trend-focused and love fast, throw away fashion. A small amount of clothing I currently have has been with me for longer than a year (disgusting) and I want to think twice about what I’m buying. I’m not saying I’m going to ignore fashion trends, I just want to invest in something which is going to stand the test of time.
25. Be spontaneous
Lastly, spontaneity. I’m not spontaneous. At all. I’m a planner, a list-maker. I want to change that, and start to be spontaneous. I cannot change who I am (I like to be organised!) but I want to do something on a whim and enjoy it. Live a little!
