rambling: 28 before 29

(Photo Credit: Chris Byars) 

On Wednesday, I turn 28 years old. I have a hard time believing it because I still feel like I am in the strange balancing act between being young and adulthood and 28 seems much more adult than I tend to see myself. I've always really enjoyed all those birthday lists where people state what they want to accomplish before their next birthday and this year I decided to give it a try. Here are my 28 goals before I turn 29.

Crafty Things (1-8)

• Sew A Dress (maybe this one) 
• Complete my first Project Life Album 
• Make a yoga matt bag
• Participate in a Craft Fair or Craft Show  
• Crochet a bag and line it
• Take an Art Class
• Complete Project Life Lessons
• Complete My Details 

Adventure Things (9-17)

The SoCal Six Pack of Peaks (I mentioned it a little bit here) is the main focus here.

• Summit Mt. Wilson
• Summit Cucamonga Peak 
• Summit Mt. Baldy
• Summit San Bernardino Peak 
• Summit Mt. San Jacinto 
• Summit Mt. San Gorgonio 
• Go to Yosemite (I've never been!!!) 
• Rock Climb in Joshua Tree National Park 
• Go see the Redwood Forest (I've been but I need to go again.) 

Fitness Goals (18-20)

• Send a 5.10 a/b at the Rock Climbing Gym (Kam, this is the same as your goal. I stole it.) 
• Move up a level at my yoga studio
• Attend (at least) 2 classes a week 

(I have a lot of reading planned for the next year.)

All the rest (21-28)

• Read (at least) 40 books 
• Complete one MIT Open Course 
• Write three short stories
• Start making music again
• Learn to braid my own hair (I know how, it just never looks good. I want it to look good.) 
• Join a book club (and actually go to it.) 
• Volunteer 
• Sing in public

I look at this list and feel very intimidated but also really excited. I am finally done with school and while I am still unsure if I will have a full time position or if I will continue subbing for another year, I know either way I can accomplish all of these.

What goals are you working on right now?

xoxo,
kat