I was inspired by Michelle My Belle's "'37 Things Before I Turn 38' List," who in turn was inspired by Hula Seventy's "38 Things To Do Before I Turn 39" list. So here's my list of what I'd like to accomplish by next January. There's a couple big ones...you might notice a certain Big Decision I've been alluding to. And there's a few easy ones- I don't want to stack the odds against myself. And if you feel like accompanying me or helping me complete any of these, let me know! I'll post updates over the coming months.
1. Visit my brother Matt in Virginia (He's lived there for a few years and I haven't made it out yet. If I want to keep Favorite Sister status, this trip better happen!)
2. Move to Nashville (Nothing has been decided yet so don't ask me when, where I'll live or work, or any of those pesky details. Suffice it to say I am excited and terrified all at once!)
3. Flambé something
4. Read 100 books (I read 80 last year so I'm upping the ante.)
5. Go to a writing workshop, read a book on writing, etc.
6. Take a horseback riding lesson
7. Go to the Holocaust Museum
8. Eat at one of Rick Bayless' restaurants
9. Scrapbook 2007, 2008, and 2009 (I am hopelessly behind.)
10. Complete Anna and Katelyn's birthday presents (This is probably the biggest sewing project I've ever taken on. I hope I can pull it off!)
11. Go to Medieval Times (I've made fun of it for years...now I'm thinking I should see what it's all about.)
12. See the new Modern exhibit at the Art Institute
13. Dance every week (Living room dance party, anyone?)
14. Update my recipe book (Another hopelessly overdue project.)
15. Buy a new stereo system
16. Reacquaint myself with my Canon Rebel
17. Regularly paint and sketch
18. Make next T-shirt blanket
19. Do an intense Spring Clean
20. Enlarge blog readership for HopefulLeigh (That means you! Click on the follower tab to be official. My goal is at least 25 people who are confirmed followers.)
21. Enlarge blog readership for my professional blog (Aiming to get to 50 here.)
22. Eat at 5 new restaurants
23. Get my next tattoo
24. Consult a naturopath
25. Preserve my White Sox 2005 World Series newspapers and memorabilia
26. Buy a new computer printer
27. Be a peacemaker
28. Bring back Last Minute Dinners (Something I did in the past- I sent out an email to friends the morning of with my menu and anyone who was free came over for dinner.)
29. Cook a real meal 2-4 times per month whether or not I'm having company (I LOVE to cook but sometimes it's hard cooking just for myself. Who wants to eat leftovers for a week? Still, I can freeze some, I can take leftovers to my parents. I can do this.)
30. Find a new small group Bible study
31. Be open to wherever this next year takes me!
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