twenty five before twenty five...




I like goals, and I really, really like lists. So I figured it was time to really give myself a push and make a list of 25 things to accomplish before I turn 25. I am already a few months behind, so I have to get these done in the next 10 months.

So here we go. This should be fun :)

1. Run another half marathon. (not ready to commit to another full marathon haha)
2. Get in the best physical shape of my life (or post high school best body anyway, HA!)
3. Learn to play guitar, okay learn to play a song on the guitar. (I only have the best teacher there is)
4. Go on a killer Lake Powell trip! (Trevor & I have wanted to do this since we first met)
5. Go on a spontaneous date weekend with Trevor.
6. Hike through Zion's National Park. (ruined by government shut down, did next best thing!)
7. Have a girl's weekend with my best girlfriends from high school.
8. Read the Book of Mormon all the way through.
9. Visit my Grandparent's in Nanaimo.
10. Explore San Francisco. (I went when I was a little girl but don't really remember it)
11. Learn more about photography, and how to really use my camera.
12. Make eating healthy into a lifestyle.
13. Organize (finally) and get rid of most of my closet.
14. Really make an effort to start saving money. (Even though it might not be a lot right now.)
15. Finally put together our wedding album, and an album from Trevor's mission.
16. Start the site you have been thinking about for years now.
17. Create a Mission Statement for my life that outlines my priorities and goals.
18. Learn how to professionally ice sugar cookies (random, I know)
19. Develop the habit of praying every morning and night.
20. Do something drastic with my hair. (I have never done this and have always wanted to)
21. Take the time to cook more, make a new recipe every month!
22. Read 5 new books. (Don't laugh, I know some people read that many in a month! I have made the bad habit of just reading blogs, and watching dumb reality t.v.)
23. Make more of an effort to cultivate old and new friendships.
24. Attend the Temple more.
25. Plan an amazing Law School Graduation/Celebration Trip.
 

49 comments

  1. This is SUCH a great idea.
    I'm a few months late starting too... But, hopefully I can catch up!

    Thanks for the inspiration, girl!

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  2. I love the "learn to professionally ice cookies"! that would so be on my list. Love it!!

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  3. These are awesome goals! I want to make my own list! Thanks for the inspiration!! :)

    LB

    lbinwonderland.blogspot.com

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  4. This is a great list... Maybe I should do one for thirty... Though I'm 5 months behind ;)
    xo

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  5. I love lists, too! And I love part about running a half marathon. I think I'll join you in that one!

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  6. Your going to have a very busy 10 months! I loove lists also, so I think I'm going to steal this idea : )

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  7. great list! i think you should add some colored clip-in extensions (like pink) to your hair! :) because then you can take it out when you are sick of it, and didn't do anything to mess up your hair. i speak from experience, trying to get back to normal after doing something drastic is not fun!

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  8. Whoa, lots of goals for just a few months! lol Totally get the urge, though - I just started a summer goal list. :)
    xox
    giedre
    www.walkingdotphotography.com

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  9. I need to do this but I am way past 25 so I will have to do 25 before 35. ;)

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  10. Way to go! I love that your mixed in spiritual goals with temporal and physical ones. My husband and I just sat down and did this last week to make sure we are on track with all areas of our life. I am with you on the camera one. I have a nice camera that I don't know how to use...at all. ha

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  11. I did a list like this a few days ago! I love list like this! Keep us updated about what you've done!

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  12. Yay so fun!! I made a list last August when I turned 24. I've only got like 3 months left but I have at least half of the goals left!! Here's my list :) http://blahblahberrett.blogspot.com/p/25-before-25.html Good luck!

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  13. Great list! I think you'd look awesome as a brunette because of your light skin & bright blue eyes. =) That would definitely be something drastic!

    I keep telling myself that I want to get in the best shape ever this next year because I have a feeling an engagement & wedding are just around the corner & I want to look awesome for that. It's so much easier said than done, I am the queen of excuses!

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  14. This is a great To-Do List! Much more fun than 'get groceries, pay the bills, do my laundry'. I especially love the professionally-iced-sugar-cookies goal. Can't wait to see more of that. ;)

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  15. I agree with doing something drastic to your hair!! I just did :-) and chopped it. I love it.

    XO Jenna
    Demureindiamonds.com

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  16. Love this idea! I'm a couple of months away from 25, so I may do 26 things before 26 :). I look forward to hearing about how this goes!

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  17. I'm working on one of these 25 before 25 projects too! I love some of your ideas :) Good luck!

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  18. Hey, Kacey's in San Francisco! I'll meet ya there and we have a PAC reunion?

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  19. I just sent my husband a text that said "let's make a 30 before 30 list tonight. so things we want to do before you turn 30 in 3 years." Such a great idea! I love lists so this is right up my alley!

    Shannon [ lifeofpoole.blogspot.com ]

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  20. I love these goals! I think I'll have to make some Hanna

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  21. Love your goals. I turn 25 this year too. Gotta come up with my own list!

    Memoirs & Mochas

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  22. When you get around to #13 and clean out your closet send all your adorable clothes my way ;)

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  23. Reading blogs should practically count as books right?

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  24. Do you remember when we camped and did some hikes in Zion National Park? I like your list.

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    1. I do remember it, but more vaguely when it comes to the sites if that makes sense! I mostly just remember the came ground and Dad pretending to be a bear haha :)

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  25. Sounds like you'll be busy, but it's mostly fun stuff, so that's great!

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  26. I love your list Alycia! This is so funny that you posted one because today is my half birthday and I have one to post as well! Great minds must think alike! Let's keep eachother on track! XO

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  27. this is a wonderful list!
    I'm already 25, but I should make a list as well :) . #19 (praying morning & night) and reading the Bible regularly are definitely something that I need to implement.
    floral&fudge

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  28. I love this!! I need to make a list like this. We are actually going to San Fran in June for Eric's work. I wish you could plan your trip the same time so that we could explore together!
    And PLEASE tell me that we are invited on your Zion hike? We only live right there... ha ha.

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  29. Love this list of things to do! I could sure go for lake powell right now!

    Shannon
    http://GBOfashion.com

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  30. Love #17. That's a great list you have, and you look gorgeous in the photo! ;)

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  31. These are amazing goals girl. Go after each one. :)

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  32. Best post- high school body - I totally agree!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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    1. Well let's just be honest, for most of us if we looked like we did in high school it would be considered unhealthy at our age! haha :) At least I would be!

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  33. Not liking the lipstick color on you. I love the Book of Mormon! I've read it through dozens of times, but the first time I had to push myself past the first couple pages. I used to read (novel) books all the time until I got married back in 2000. I would like to get back to it.

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  34. Such a great list! I want to make one now (: I just turned 24 last month so now is the perfect time, I have a year!!
    I'm so excited about #18!! I LOVE making sugar cookies and have been working on getting better with my royal icing skills... it's hard, but SO fun to see what I can come up with (: You should check out The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle blog- that's where I get a lot of my tips & ideas from!!

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    1. You should rent things I want to do and work on :) And yes, I am excited to learn more about frosting cookies haha sounds dumb but I am!!! I will have to check out her blog right now :) thanks for the suggestion!

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  35. I love this list! San Francisco is amazing :) I hope you accomplish all of your goals.

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  36. Dang, girl! You are productive! I haven't even done a lot of these and I'm 26 now. But tomorrows a new day!

    Jillian - http://epic-thread.blogspot.com

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  37. This is the cutest idea! :) Have an amazing time completing your list of fun little things! :)

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  38. Um I haven't read 5 books in the past year - blogging and reality tv are for ME.

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  39. That's a really cool list!!!!
    This year I'm going to try and make my 25 while 25 list =)))
    Otherwise - no goals -> no resuls -> no satisfaction -> no happiness
    =)))))))))

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