I'm No Longer Turning 35 BUT...

Shortly after my 34th birthday I made a list of goals to complete before I turned 35. I made the list but didn't revisit it or make plans to accomplish the items on it. Now here I am approaching 37 and I think it is about time to see how I did! I am updating the goals where needed and adding a few more to make my 36 things before I turn 37 list.

1. Run 1/2 Marathon - I injured myself and am getting back into running this year. UPDATED goal: run a 10 KM race before birthday.
2. Open Etsy Shop - Complete! (but I haven't listed anything for sale so not really). UPDATED goal: list 1 item for sale.
3. Be fit and healthy - Does it count if I got there and then through injury and job changes put my health on the backburner? No? Didn't think so. This one stays as is!
4. Visit Anthropologie - I am honestly a little afraid to go to this store; afraid of what it could do to my bank account. UPDATED goal: go to Anthropologie and spend no more than $40
5.  Get Passport - COMPLETE!
6. Family Vacation - COMPLETE! Shuswap Lake
7. Decorate House - Always a work in progress. This wasn't a very specific goal. I will revise to say finish organizing play room.
8. Get FMP - COMPLETE!
9. Go to Wildplay - I think this is going to be my request for a birthday date.
10. DSLR Camera - COMPLETE!
11. Declutter - Another constant. To add a measurable aspect to this goal: I will organize my closet.
12. Go to a concert - COMPLETE! Rogers Waters The Wall
13. Bike up hill to house - COMPLETE! Full disclosure, this wasn't the same hill or house as the one I created the goal around but I still biked up a hill by my house.
14. Run for the Cure with Connor - COMPLETE!
15. Teach Darien to swim and bike - COMPLETE!
16. Dresses for Meg and Jess - Long story but this one will not be completed and will be replaced.
17. Only eat dark chocolate - NOPE!! Another replacement for this silly goal is required.
18. Take more pictures of the boys - COMPLETE! Some may say I should scale back.
19. Photography Course or Challenge - COMPLETE X 2!
20. Design original item to sell - This one is going to be tied in with item number 2.
21. Knit a blanket for home - UPDATED goal: finish scarf I have been knitting since last summer.
22. Blog once a week - A good one to keep on here. That would mean I have to blog 29 times before my birthday.
23. No computer games - I love me a good game of Majong while procrastinating between e-mails. It is a good brain cleanser. READ - goal not met and it is being replaced.
24. Swim Laps - COMPLETE!
25. Nurture Friendships - COMPLETE! I am still an introvert at heart but have made more effort to be social.
26. No magazines for 1 year - COMPLETE!
27. New towels - COMPLETE!
28. New sports bras - COMPLETE!
29. Knit sweater for Jeremy - I am not sure what I was thinking here. He hates sweaters and wouldn't wear it. A replacement goal is required.
30. Send birthday cards to friends - UPDATED goal: call or send a personal e-mail to friends. I think cards are expensive and unnecessary unless they are homemade.
31. Get varicose vein checked out - in addition to this, get that physical out of the way.
32. Host a dinner party - COMPLETE!
33. Own a bathing suit I love - COMPLETE!
34. More family adventures - COMPLETE!

Not too bad when you consider I wasn't actively pursuing these goals. I made a list and hoped for the best. This time I am going to:

• Make goals that excite me and that I really want to do.
• Post my list where I will see it on a daily basis (if not multiple times per day)
• Make a plan on how I will reach each goal.
• Pick 2 goals each month to really focus on (especially if they are based on new habits) so I don't feel overwhelmed.

 My list of 36 things before I turn 37 will be posted soon!