So, I made a promise, but I broke it. So sue me! I promised that I would do better, that I would be more consistent, but I have failed... miserable! Again, so sue me!
In my defense though, I have been busy.
You may ask, "What have you been up to, that you have been too busy to keep your promises?" Well, okay then nosey, let me just say...
I traveled to California (for the first time!),
I ran a half marathon (and survived),
I became addicted to rock climbing (not an exaggeration),
I moved,
and most importantly I flipped my life upside down (no big deal... I am just working on completely redefining who I am).
On top of all of that, and the inspiration for this post, I also recently turned 25. While at lunch today with my dear friend A, we discussed this monumental occasion in a persons life. For some unknown reason, for me, 25 seems to feel really significant. I am not sure if this is related to all of the things that have recently been going on in my personal life or whether I am beginning to feel time catching up with me.
Whatever the cause, this latest birthday has left me with a profound sense of urgency. Urgency to make sure that I am actually living my life. I feel, and I am sure that others would agree, that life can very easily slip right past us. Before we know it years of our lives have passed by before we even notice and we end up having so little to show for all of those days... hours... minutes... seconds!
With all of this in mind, A and I discused the idea of an annual list of things that you hope to accomplish before your next birthday rolls around (and once again catches you off guard).
I have to be honest. I really like this idea, and immediately after discussing it, I began drafting my own "To do before I turn 26" list.
For accountability and record keeping's sake, I thought I would formulate and post my list. Of course, this is still open for revision, but as of today this is what I have on my mind to do with this upcoming year:
1) Travel: Be on a plane three times (1- Singapore, 2- Grand Canyon, 3- Still up for discussion)
2) Run a 2nd 1/2 marathon (Honestly, the first one wasn't that bad, so the second one should be a breeze.)
3) Go to Washington D.C. (25, and I still have seen my country's capital... PATHETIC!)
4) Finish croqueting that blank that I started back in 1972 (No exaggeration, I really started it that long ago!)
I feel this next year open wide in front of me. It is teeming with possibilities and excitement. And my sincere hope is that instead of living a life full of moments, that I begin living moments full of life!
