25 before 25

I've always seen people with these 25 before 25 lists, so I decided to create one for myself. I like lists. I always feel like I've really accomplished something once I cross it off. Like I've mentioned before on here, I'm at a point in life where I don't just want to do new things, but I need to do new things. I almost feel like my social growth has been kind of stunted because I've never really done much. I know so many people who have traveled a lot, attended exciting events, or have just done some awesome things. And to me, they seem more well-rounded. But that's just my opinion.

As you all know by now, I don't require much, and I feel my 25 before 25 list reflects that! I think everything on my list is practical and achievable.

So, In no particular order, let's check out my 25 before 25 list!

• move out of ALABAMA: I've been here my entire life...it's time to GO!
• get a passport: since I was 18, getting a passport has been my New Year resolution, I just haven't followed through with it yet :(
• visit 10 major U.S. cities: I've only been to Atlanta,GA Nashville,TN, Jackson,MS and Dallas/Ft.Worth,TX...needless to say, I need to really venture out more
• purchase a new DSLR camera: right now, I own a Nikon d3000 but would like to purchase something with a video option and more compatible lenses
• visit a few foreign countries: I've never been out of the country!! I would love to visit Brazil, South Africa, Jamaica, Italy and France
• take a cruise: my aunts take cruises all the time and have so much fun! I'm not a fan of water but it'd be a great experience
• attend a LIVE airing/taping of a t.v. show:  Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!
• attend a championship professional game: I've been to a Super Bowl before so that's crossed off the list, so now I'm shooting for the NBA Championship Finals
• get a job I really like: I don't want to wake up in the morning thinking, "ugh. why do I have to go to work?"
• continue baking and blogging: simple enough!
• purchase a new car: I've been without a car for over a month now due to a blown alternator...all the more reason to save up and purchase my dream car in a few years
• get a (meaningful) tattoo: I've always wanted one...I just have to figure out what it is and where to put it!
• commit to practicing yoga: I went to a yoga class every Thursday during my freshman year of college and loved it
• build a tufted headboard: because I want to and it's probably cheaper than buying one!
• attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans: I feel like New Orleans is its own little world...the food, the people and customs amaze me
• live in a loft style apartment: just because they're so cute and fit my style
• purchase a new car: I really, really want a new car :)
• save up $10,000.00: I'd like to have it sitting in the bank just in case of an emergency
• purchase furniture: I don't own any and my obsession with Pinterest and HGTV is making me eager to buy some
• continue to fast regularly: I try my hardest to give up (spiritual fast) something every 30 days. It allows me to refocus on what's important. Right now I've given up Instagram!
• volunteer with/for a universal cause: I seriously contemplated joining the Peace Corps post graduation! I'd love to work with UNICEF in the near future
• backpack/hike/camp out: I like the outdoors (besides the bugs) and would love to hike a cool trail, camp out for a weekend or backpack through Europe (that's what typical college grads do, right?)
• go deep sea fishing: why not?
• get another ear piercing: I'd like one tragus piercing (it's that piece of cartilage right on the outside of your ear canal) 
• create a short film of family holidays: Can you say iMovie?! This should be fun

Seems like a good enough list to me! As I continue on this 'blogging' journey, I'll be sure to detail my 25 before 25 experiences! I promise I'll have to get out soon and post more photos! Enjoy today! I'll be back tomorrow with a more personal post. :)

xo,
Margo