Every year I make the same new year resolution--to become a generally "nicer" person. This. never. pans. out. I was born "MEAN-a" for a reason. Just kidding (but not really)!
In the tail end of 2011, I turned [GASP--because it's still hard to come to terms with] 25 years old. A quarter century past with little known accomplishments to account for (a feeling likened to watching the Olympics with a tub of ice cream sobbing and wailing "i'm such a failure!"--ok, slightly melodramatic).
Bringing it back home, instead of making a one-year resolution, I've decided to make a bucket list of sorts. Things I'm actively progressing towards achieving before I turn 30 years old. Five years to finish at least five big goals? Doable, I'm hoping. Here goes:
1. Purchase a condo.
My savings account is slowly inching towards a hefty down payment (no help to online shopping). I'm determined to convert my condo-lusting into condo-shopping.
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2. Big trip.
I can't believe it's been nearly 3 and a half years since my last time abroad! I've traveled across the States over the past few months, but it'd be lovely to be able to go oversees at least once more before I turn 30. Maybe hiking through the Turkish countryside? Or biking through the Dutch landscape? Or seeing la vida maravillosa of a South American country?
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3. Sommelier certification.
As a relative foodie and a big ole wine drunk, getting sommelier certified is something I would love to accomplish. I don't know if I would ever have the commitment or drive to become a
master sommelier, but just to receive the first level of certification would be grand.
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4. Masters completed.
I am such a slacker. All the resources I need for this are laid out in front of me and I STILL drag my feet! I'm hoping to get this done by 2013; difficult but doable!
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5. Lose at least 4 dress sizes.
I'm tired of being tubby and chubby!
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6. Novel.
More specifically, to partake in
NANOWRIMO. Topic? Still TBD, but I've always wanted to say that I've written a novel: even if it's only a few measly pages long.
Read, I Resolute:
Now let's hope I follow through.
