22 Things Before I'm 23

Happy Monday! So, last month I turned 22 and in honor of that I am making a list of 22 things I would like to accomplish before I turn 23. I made a post like this last year and it was fun to look back on it and see what from the list was completed. 

To see my post from last year, click here! 

1. Continue to journal more

Besides sometimes finding it therapeutic to put my thoughts down on paper, I also like to journal about my adventures while traveling

2. Learn how to drive 

3. Wake up earlier

If you know me, you'd know I'm definitely a night owl. I do enjoy mornings too...I just have to get myself on a schedule and make it a habit of being up more during the day. 

4. Don't give into fear 

Pursue my dreams. Be bold. Take risks. Do things out of my comfort zone. 

Ex: Karaoke, being a vendor at a craft show etc 

5. Be more active 

Ex: Try a yoga class. 

6. Organize/redecorate room 

I really want to create a sacred space for myself, get more organized, and rid my closet of some clothes

7. Embrace Balance 

Meditate more and continue practicing grounding techniques. Learn more about my chakra balance and imbalances 

8. Let Go

Re-evaluate my relationships and cut ties that are toxic and not serving me

9. Visit an aquarium and explore some art museums 

10. Continue to blog 

Write personal blogs, network, and incorporate more interviews into my posting

11. Fill up a notebook 

...With ideas, goals, dreams, observations, etc

12. Complete schooling program

Continue to study holistic nutrition 

13. Travel to NYC

This one is staying on my list...because I really want to explore New York

14. Delve into my creative side

Begin painting and sketching more, start making videos again, etc 

15. Read 

Focusing on autobiographies, historical literature, fashion history, spiritual/self help, and art history books

16. Get published

I'd like write for a magazine or newspaper

17. Become more involved in temple and the local spiritual community

18. New experiences

Take a cooking class / Go to Painting With a Twist

19. Meet new, like minded people 

I want to create a tribe and be surrounded and supported by amazing beings  

20. Explore new music 

I'd love to check out some local bands and try out new genres such as blues rock

21. Travel

This is a constant in my life. I want to travel to new places in the course of this year. I'd love to take a train, since it's something I've never done 

22. Continue practicing gratitude and always help others when I can 

This one is super important to me and something I never want to lose sight of

My mantra for this year: I am enough 

What are some things you want to accomplish before your next birthday?

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21 Things I'd Like To Accomplish Before I Turn 22

So, as you may know, I turned 21, two weeks ago. I decided to make a list of 21 things I'd like to accomplish before I turn 22. 


These are in no particular order and everything is of course subject to change. 


1. Learn how to sew  

Studying fashion and having an interest in design, learning how to sew is a valuable skill to have.


2. Learn how to drive

There are a lot of reasons why I have not gotten my license yet. When most teenagers turn 16, that is usually the first thing on their mind. For me, it was my health. I also was later in a severe auto accident that further impacted my well-being. I studied and got my permit and now I just need to go back in there and get my license. 

3. Hit 200 email subscribers on my blog

4. Start selling essential oils 

This is something I have been planning for a while. I know they say there is no time like the present, but I really wanted to wait for the right time...and I know that is coming.  

5. Write for a publication

I'd like to be published in a magazine or newspaper. I think covering a local event is where I'd like to start.

6. Fill up a sketchbook

To continue my pursuit in improving my sketching, I want to be sure to fill up a full sketchbook. 

7. Keep up with my health goals

8. Take a drawing class

9. Be a vendor at an art fair/event

10. Visit NYC

New York is one of the places I want to explore. I haven't been to the east coast, except for a five day convention in Washington DC a few years ago. 

11. Wake up earlier

I am a person who is definitely more productive during the night time. I also love to stay up late and sleep in. I want to work on my sleeping habits in the coming year.

12. Karaoke

I mean this one is pretty self explanatory. I have wanted to do this for years, but you always had to be 21 in order to sing. 

13. Publish my book

This will happen and I can't wait!

14. Drink more water and get healthier

Water helps with inflammation and there are countless reasons to drink more of it. I also want to get to the root cause of why I haven't been feeling as healthy as I know I can be.

15. Have new headshots taken

16. Get a LinkedIn 

In the next few months and in the time before I turn 22, I'll have some credentials and skills that would look nice on a LinkedIn profile. I know how important it is to have one in the business world and I feel I'll be ready to register and create my "resume."

17. Wear my glasses more often

:O This picture is from two years ago. 

I started wearing glasses in the first grade and wore them every day until high school. I can definitely see without them, but when I wear them it makes seeing a concert or attending a lecture more enjoyable. The world truly is much clearer with them on.

18. Take a train to Chicago

I've never been on a train before and it's something I've always thought would be fun to do. I was supposed to take a train to Chicago almost two years ago, but ended up driving with a friend instead. 

19. See Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

I can't wait to see this! I already own the soundtrack and I have heard from friends who saw it in New York how fabulous it is.

20. Journal more

When I was younger, I kept a diary. Over the years, I've stopped and then started again numerous times. I want to start documenting my days in a journal again. Maybe even make it more of a scrapbook diary. I think that would be great to have when I am older. 

21. Continue to be mindful and grateful and do what I can to help others

What are some things you want to accomplish before your next birthday?

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XOXOTheZenFashionista