Turning 25...

Okay, I am celebrating my big 2-5 next Tuesday and it got me thinking about things that I would like to do better next year. This year was great though. Here are some highlights...

25 Cool Things I Did Before Turning 25

1- Quit working at the White House.

2- Fell in love.

3- How to hustle (babysitting, pet sitting, etc.)

4- How to take care of 3/4 kids at a time and what to do for fun.

5- Went on a Pirate Cruise.

6- Got my heart broken.

7- My first Jury Duty.

8- Met President Obama.

9- Missed President Bush.

10- Read a lot of books.

11- Spent the summer in the sun.

12- Traveled to Virginia Beach.

13- Had 6 flat tires. Learned a lot.

14- Learned to take care of myself.

15- Spent a lot of time pool side.

16- Camping in Harper's Ferry in Feburary.

17- Learned to say no.

18- Had dinner at a 3-star general's house.

19- Went to the top of the Andrew's Air Force Base Control Tower.

20- Learned my worth.

21- Went to Shenandoah National Park and went camping.

22- Toured Air Force One.

23- Volunteered a lot.

24- Scored an amazing job.

25- Learned a whole lot about myself.

And to get started on next year:

26 Before I Turn 26

1- Get in the best shape of my life.

2- Pay off my loan, car, and credit card.

3- Keep a journal.

4- Send out holiday cards.

5- Make a meal for the missionaries once a month.

6- Volunteer at least once a month.

7- Fall in love with someone amazing.

8- Start running every day/run a 10k.

9- Go on an amazing trip.

10- Build up my savings.

11- Read the Bible/Book of Mormon.

12- Help a total stranger.

13- Buy one very nice piece of jewelry for myself.

14- Go on a Capitol Dome Tour.

15- Do one big outdoor adventure every month.

16- Go sailing.

17- Read 15 books.

18- Organize my photos/create a nice photo album.

19- Try to attend everything that I am invited to.

20- Hot air balloon, sky dive, or bungee jump.

21- Learn better/daily etiquette and use it.

22- Donate blood as often as I can.

23- Be better at keeping in touch with people.

24- Be more positive. Learn to forgive a little bit better.

25- Pay tithing/do more church things.

26- Eat more homemade meals.