The list, updated December 2012: another year older and the list has to get longer. Even though I didn’t accomplish all 35 things I wanted to last year, the year was awesome enough that I’m cutting myself some slack – rolling a few things over, deleting a few others as I create my list of 36 things to do by December 2013. The trouble with this year is that there’s going to be a lot of amazing things happening that I didn’t necessarily “want” to do, but I’d never say no to. Like a week on the French Riviera. But if they weren’t originally my idea, they’re not on this list. Instead, here’s my goals for 36 (and yes, I do see a water theme here – something to contrast the fire of last year’s dragon year):
- Learn how to swim like an athlete and not like grandma trying to not get her hair wet.
- Africa.
- Get Scuba certified.
- Know how to read a nautical map.
- Sail the Greek islands.
- With the mummy tummy gone, it’s time for a six-pack (!)… or at least a stronger core.
- Run a 10k in under 1 hour.
- Lose 5 more k.
- Eat intentionally – no sugar, no chocolate.
- Visit Switzerland (still).
- Get over my fear of flying (and not the Jongian variety either).
- Commit to running 3-4 days a week.
- Sell and write the book.
- Upgrade my German accent (ah ha ha ha).
- Learn French.
- Reach my earning goal by getting 3 new clients.
- Read 10 new books (suggestions still welcome).
- Write and sell one essay each month.
- Surf.
- Learn rock climbing technique.
- Pitch once a week.
- Update the blog bi-weekly.
- Run a half-marathon.
- Sign the divorce papers.
- Get a proper desk/office space.
- Dress like a proper lady (black turtleneck, anyone?).
- Pay off my student loan.
- Teach a creativity workshop.
- Take voice lessons.
- Learn ballet with the babe.
- Redo my professional profile online (ugh, google, you suck)
- Save money for a down payment on an apartment.
- Get out of town once a month.
- Be on time. Every time. This is so tough but it’s gonna happen.
- Take a solo vacation.
- Organize my life.
I’m doing #15 starting in Feb after my B1 German exam if you are looking for a French language learning buddy or someone to keep you motivated.
A great list. I look forward to reading how you do with accomplishing everything on it this year.
Good luck with the French lessons. I find it ridiculously hard to do while living in Germany so I’m doing an immersion in the Riviera with a friend of mine in April. Will let you know how it goes. And good luck on the B1 exam! I never have properly studied German so I’m waiting for the “German for Quereinsteiger” course to come around…. I have the pathetic ability to read, listen, and translate at a C2 level but sound like a toddler because of my grammar mistakes.
An awesome, challenging list that still seems doable! I have no doubt you’ll achieve those running goals.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. … Wasn’t anticipating being sidelined so soon but I still have a month before the half-marathon training has to officially begin. When does yours start? Soon, non?
A month is a solid amount of time to recover and get your body strong again. I’m crossing my fingers for you!
My training will start in mid-February. The plan I’m going to use is actually much longer than any plan I’ve ever trained with before, so it’ll be a challenge to keep my motivation levels up and not to burn out before raceday arrives!
I love this and will be doing a similarly-inspired list this year for my 30-something(ish) birthday. It’s never too late…right?😉
The point is to do one thing for every year you’ve been on earth… so the older you are, the more you’ve got to do
Get started (says the slacker extraordinaire)!