Things That Made Me Happy In January

Here is what made me happy this month:

• A co-worker giving me the illustrated edition of Chamber of Secrets
• Petting a golden retriever therapy dog, who came in to work, so people can pet and hang out with her
• Seeing On the Basis of Sex in theaters
• Starting my very last class for my baking certificate
• A little girl saying hi to me as I came in for work one day
• My supervisor saying I had very nice handwriting
• Seeing a friend while at work
• Getting my January Ipsy bag
• Making brownies to pass the time staying indoors during the coldest days ever

Not too bad of a month for me. Things have, of course, slowed down now that the holidays are over, but this month was still a good month. Here's hoping February is a good month as well!

Letting Go Of

Here is my entry for this post of the Boho Berry January Challenge.

I want to let go of:

 

Self-doubt

Jealousy

My self-consciousness

Some of my shyness

My need to purchase unnecessary items

My fear of what could/could not happen

My fear of what people think of me

Things that don't bring me joy/happiness/usefulness/purpose

My depression/anxiety

My fear of death (and of life)



Who I Want to Be

I am participating in the Boho Berry January Challenge.

 

Who I Want to Be:

 

Confident
Adventurous
Outgoing (at least enough to do more of what I want to do)
Content
More independent
Healthier
Wife
Mother
Professional Photographer
Professional Baker
Professional Author
Teacher
Traveler
Less self-concious
Active
Painter (not professional; just as a hobby)
Sociable
Responsible
Self-disciplined
Communicative
Spontaneous
Vlogger
Crafter
Happy with myself, my life
Successful
Less concerned about what others think of me


Things To Do Before I Turn 40

I know I have done a few of these lists already, but I can't help it. I love making these lists. There is a lot I want to do in my life, and I want to keep a record of all that I want to do, and of what I have done.

I am hoping to do more in my life, to make it a fuller one, a one that I can make the best out of. I feel like I am not making the most of the opportunities that are out there, and I really want to change that.

So, here is a list of things I want to do before I turn 40.

1. Save most of my money
2. Create a budget
3. Live in my own (first) apartment
4. Furnish apartment myself (or mostly myself)
5. Get in a loving, caring, healthy relationship
6. Get married
7. Have at least 2 children
8. Get my driver's license
9. Own my own car
10. Travel to at least 2 foreign countries
11. Go on a road trip with friends
12. Get my photography degree
13. Get my baking degree (I am close to getting a certificate, and would like to add a degree, as well)
14. Get a tattoo in memory of my mom
15. Get a semicolon tattoo
16. Get my nose pierced
17. Get at least one more piercing in each ear
18. Visit New York
19. Visit Disney Land
20. Visit Disney World
21. Visit Mt. Rushmore
22. Visit Niagra Falls
23. Visit the Statue of Liberty
24. Learn to knit/crochet a blanket
25. Learn to knit/crochet a sweater
26. Learn to knit/crochet socks
27. Own a DSLR, and become a professional photographer
28. Become more skilled in cake decorating
29. Become a professional baker
30. Have a regular exercise routine that works for me
31. Have a regular skincare and haircare routine that works for me
32. Learn how to film, edit, and post videos
33. Have my own YouTube channel, and post videos regularly
34. Play the violin regularly
35. Learn Spanish
36. Learn Italian
37. Learn French
38. Learn sign language
39. Learn how to sew
40. Take self-defense classes
41. Become more confident in myself
42. Become more outgoing/outspoken (without losing sight of who I am)
43. Learn to love myself
44. See a Broadway play
45. Learn to play the ukulele
46. Write and publish at least one book
47. Go ziplining
48. Go to a drive-in movie
49. Make a vision board
50. Grow my hair down to my hips, and then donate most of it to charity
51. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
52. See Hamilton
53. Learn to change a tire
54. Learn how to apply/do my own makeup
55. Take up painting
56. Host a game night with friends
57. Visit Great America Again
58. Go on a mission trip
59. Be an STM at a Joni and Friends Retreat
60. Learn how to play the piano
61. Journal on a regular basis
62. Make and give out kits to the homeless, with necessities
63. Bake bread from scratch
64. Write an open letter to my dad
65. Write an open letter to my brothers
66. Write an open letter to my sister
67. Write an open letter to my friends
68. Go indoor skydiving
69. Learn how to grill
70. Go on a picnic with friends
71. Host at least one game night with friends
72. Have regular self-care days
73. Go to the Walker Stalker Con
74. Float in a sensory deprivation tank
75. Have my own garden
76. Use power tools to build something
77. Go to a Renaissance festival
78. Learn how to use chopsticks
79. See Imagine Dragons in concert
80. See Andrea Bocelli in concert
81. See The Lion King on Broadway
82. See Les Miserables on Broadway
83. See Wicked on Broadway
84. See a Blue Man Group show in person

I couldn't decide on just 40 things to do before the age of 40, which is why I wrote the list this way instead.

Yes, I know this is a long list, and I doubt I will get to every single thing before I turn 40, but I will do my best to do as many of these as possible.

Who I Am

I am participating in the January Boho Berry Challenge Check-In.

 

Who I Am...

 

Paintfully shy

Introverted

Self-conscious

Homebody

Awkward

Afraid

Envious of other people's lives (if they are well off; doing things I would like/love to do)

Caring

Loving

Friendly

Curious

Music-lover

Movie-lover

Book-lover

Knitter

Crocheter

Writer

Baker

Photographer

Friend

Daughter

Granddaughter

Niece

Aunt

Sister
Sensitive
Empathetic
Water-lover (swimming, etc.)
Night owl

20 Before 2020

I love making lists, and these kinds of lists are no exception. I really want to do more in my life, as I don't have the courage to actually do some of the things I want to do.

This year, I want to start living life to the fullest, and to add more adventures, and fun.

Here are 20 things I would love to do before 2020:

1. Take last class for certificate
2. Graduate from college (Finally!!)
3. Get bedroom cleaned up
4. Purchase new furniture for bedroom
5. Repaint/redecorate bedroom
6. Save up for, and buy, a laptop
7. Save up for, and buy, a DSLR camera
8. Become more confident in myself
9. Learn how to cook better
10. Start, and keep up, an exercise routine that works for me
11. Start, and keep up, a skincare and haircare routine that works for me
12. Get my driver's license
13. Knit or crochet sweater for dad
14. Take self-defense classes
15. Go into a loving, caring, healthy relationship with a significant other
16. Learn Spanish
17. Learn Italian
18. Learn sign language
19. See a band/artist live in concert
20. Have a morning and night routine

I had a hard time choosing just 20, so here are a few more things I would love to do before 2020:

• Go on a roadtrip
• Learn photography
• Explore my city
• Have professional photoshoots taken
• Volunteer at an animal shelter
• Save most of my money
• Take a salf-care day