I am 27 years old! Wow, that’s like almost 30. Not that it’s a bad thing. I happen to like where I am now. I’m having the time of my life and enjoying every moment.

When I was 23, I wrote a list of things I wanted to accomplish before I turned a quarter century. Back then I had this impression that I was invincible, independent, ultimately capable of doing anything I wanted. I still sort of feel the same way, but I’m giving myself a little leeway by extending the deadline a few years, hehe. I’d like to honor my 23-year old self and her goals, so here it is – the original list in no particular order, with a few lines scrubbed out to be kosher enough for posting in a public space.

25 Things to Do Before I’m 25 30

1. Live alone
2. Get happy-drunk (Well, it was actually pretty unpleasant.)
3. xxxxxxx xxx xx xx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx
4. Get sweet revenge (Haha, maybe I can substitute something else for this one. Hey, I was young and sensitive when I wrote this.)
5. Dive with the whales
6. Play war games and totally get into it
7. Sing or dance on stage (ack!)
8. Ski or snowboard
9. Hanglide
10. Write and publish a novel (childhood ambition)
11. Train in a martial art
12. Design my dream house
13. Cook a 5-course meal (from scratch!) <-- Almost did this one. I prepared a 4-course meal myself.
14. Get my webpage up and running (with a blog!)<-- proof right here!
15. Plant a flower garden
16. Provide a home for a pet
17. xxxx xxxx xx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xx xxx xxx
18. Spend a vacation in a woodsy cabin with a fireplace (cheesy)
19. Sleep nude on luxurious silk sheets
20. Go commando on a normal day (hahahahaha)
21. xxxxxxx x xxxxx xxxxx
22. Travel alone
23. Go on an African safari
24. Skydive or bungee jump
25. Perfect a Latin dance

19 items to go, 3 years. Salsa and karaoke, anyone?