My birthday is this week [eep!]. I've been looking over
the goals that I set on my birthday last year, and I didn't realize how much I had accomplished! This past year has been really great, so full or inspiration and dream-chasing. Here are the goals I've reached as a 22-year-old..
While I didn't reach my 15-20 goal, I did read some amazing books this year like The Hunger Games, The Dark Divine, City of Glass, and Zombies vs. Unicorns.
3. Start a makeup collection. I [thankfully] discovered Youtube makeup gurus and
e.l.f. makeup, and now I have a blast trying out new looks and colors. I'm currently in love with fun lipstick colors. I'm on the hunt for the perfect bubblegum pink, and a pretty berry plum.
4. Make a vlog. I had fun putting together a
"mini" vlog a couple months ago to thank all of you for your sweet and encouraging comments about my journey to a healthier me. I'm really looking forward to making more vlogs throughout this year!
5. Get bangs again. Done and done. I've had bangs since March 2011 and I'm never looking back. :]
13. Hug my sister 1,000 times. Yep, this has definitely been accomplished. ♥
14. Buy more pretty dresses. I did it! I finally have my own little collection of sweet dresses. I'm really looking forward to growing this collection as I lose weight, and hopefully adding some vintage ones to the mix!
17. Be able to quote every episode of The Office. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
18. Get my first professional manicure. I finally
got my nails done while in Las Vegas at the end of the summer. They were really fun and I think the color was amazing, but I don't think I'll be getting them again anytime soon [those suckers hurt taking them off!].
20. Try bubble tea again. I did and I loved it! I ordered a peach bubble tea
while at Red Velvet and it was super yummy. Emma is a bubble tea-making pro!
21. Do something that is outside of my comfort zone. I forced myself to get on a plane and fly to Las Vegas......and I am so glad I did! Not only was that late summer vacation a total blast, but I'm over my fear of flying and can travel long distances again! This was such a scary goal, but I feel so strong knowing I accomplished it.
23. Dance and laugh. Every day. Oh absolutely. 2011 was the best year ever.
I'll be sharing my '23 Before 24' goals later on this week. I've come up with such a fun list, I'm really excited to start checking things off. Do you make a list of goals on your birthday every year? It's super fun! I totally recommend trying it this year if you haven't before. XO, mandypants
I'm working on trying to complete my 25 before I'm 26 list before I turn 26 in April - eek!
ReplyDeleteI've got 3 LOTR films to watch, 3 LOTR books to read and 3 Austen to read - oh dear I might have bitten off more than I can manage lol.
I can't wait to follow you this next year too! Here's to meeting your new goals. Good luck! xo, rv
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You are so fabulous! :) Looks like you had a great year. You need to share some of this makeup wisdom!!
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this post ! You have some really awesome goals there, good luck with all of them :)
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You're so adorable :*
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Happy Birthday to you! As a manicure devotee, may I suggest just getting your natural nails painted? Long can be fun, but your regular nails can look super cute, too! Hope you have a very happy birthday!
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PS-I had my first bubble tea this weekend and it was awful. You have inspired me to try again!
WooooHoooo! Awesome Job! 2011 and 22 look like great years to you! Wishing you all of this happiness and more in 2012 and 23! =)
ReplyDeleteyour goals are awsome, make me want to write a list jeje
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time commenting on your blog (i've been a follower a while now!), but I just have to say that I absolutely LOVE your blog! You are so cute and inspirational, and I just love this post so much! Your goals are amazing and I hope to accomplish mine this year as well. I just turned 20 on the 6th this month (eep!) So I'm trying to make it the most productive year ever. You're amazing, Mandy!
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Good for you! These are such fun goals. I can't wait to read your new ones!
ReplyDeleteSome great goals, it looks like you had a fun year! Love your bangs I've had mine for absolutely years now ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the fun stuff you've done & accomplished! I'm working on the dress thing myself, I just bought two last week!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, now I want some bubble tea. What are some of your favorite make up videos on YouTube?
ReplyDeleteI DO make these lists, I have for the past two years and it's really fun to challenge myself to do them!
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable with bangs, and I loved this post :) Can't wait to see your list for this coming year!
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Wow, well done for ticking so much off, it looks like you've had an amazing year!
ReplyDeleteIts so great to hear you got over your fear of flying, planes open up the whole world to you now :)
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Hey! My birthday is next week! Happy Birthday! You're such a cute, sweet girl!
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Good job on accomplishing a lot of stuff and Good luck for accomplishing any more goals you may set this year. [=
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What a list of fun and creative goals ;-)
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Brandi