Zee list

Okay, so here it is.  40 things I want to do this year.  You see anything on this list that you want to join in on or you think you could help me out with, please let me know in the comments below – especially the ‘join in on’!  Pay special attention to #40 – I’m looking for takers.

 

1. Try paddleboarding
2. Travel somewhere I’ve never been
3. eat or drink 10 things I’ve never tried before
4. Try driving a vespa (or similar)
5. Go to an island
6. Hike 40 miles of trails in Illinois
7. Have 4 seasonal dinner parties
8. Finish my novel
9. lose 25% of body weight (boring but important!)
10. Redo my bedroom
11. Kayak or paddleboard in lake mich at sunset
12. Kayak or paddleboard in lake mich at sunrise
13. take an art class
14. take a cooking class
15. adopt a skincare routine (also boring but important!)
16. go to an art opening
17. Visit my grandparents. Learn something new about them
18. see a play at Steppenwolf
19. create a budget and stick to it for one month (super boring but important!)
20. read 40 books (audio books count)
21. send birthday cards to as many people whose birthdays and addresses I know  (feel free to send me your info)
22. go camping or glamping! Either one.
23. grow vegetables
24. go berry picking
25. take a tour, any tour
26. have a themed party
27. 52 week self-portrait project
28. go fishing
29. spend an afternoon lounging at a pool sipping cocktails
30. Meditate 40 days in a row
31. learn how to swim with my face in the water
32. go to a flea market
33. Have a cooking contest throwdown with friends
34. learn how to roast a chicken and not freak out about holding on to a carcass
35. go swimming at night
36. attend an outdoor concert
37. make homemade ice cream
38. sew myself something and wear it in public
39. learn how to hula hoop
40. help someone else reach a goal

A little daunting.  wish me luck!

xo

Erin

Comments

[haya]

i wish you lived closer!

[Simona]

You can do all of these things for sure! I want to climb on board with #2, #6, #22, and #24. If you don't mind my little tag-alongs for camping, that would be tons of fun. My New Year's Resolution was to stay in my pajamas all day and by 3pm, I caved and took a shower. I am clearly not as reflective nor as creative as you.

[sweet p]

I'm obviously in for all the paddle boarding, art opening, theatre, fruits, veggies, fishing, swimming, etc. and so many others. But my most favorite of all is number 17.

[Erin Loughlin]

Simona - YES! Im adding you to my will do this with me list for #2, #6, #33 and #24.  lets get together soon and plan some adventures. And the year is young - you can still spend a day in your pjs.  make it happen!

[Erin Loughlin]

Sarah - Im going to hold you to it for the paddleboarding, art opening etc...!  Just let me know how much of a heads up you need...#17 may also be my favorite.

[mahreen]

I was thinking of getting back into sewing again. I have worn some of my own pieces in public so I totally know what you mean. Let me know if you need any help! :)

[Molly]

I could help and join you on 14 and 34. There's a class coming up at the Glenview Rec dept on how to roast a chicken, but also how to quarter a carcass! Yikes! Handholding should be allowed. Nice list Erin!

[Peggy b]

I want to go the play, and take an art class. And maybe the cooking class too. And the outdoor concert.

[Mary Talbot]

I can teach you to hula hoop, I am actually very good at it.

My birthday is 12/2 not telling you what year....Uncle Jim is 7/22, Katie 10/28, Jay 8/12 and Hillary 4/27. I remembered your mom 12/29 but was in Memphis watching Iowa State loae the bowl game they were in, and not able to get to a computer. Aunt Mary, the favorite one in Iowa

[Erin Loughlin]

Aunt Mary - I am impressed with your hula hooping skills!  but I think i need to see a video as proof :)  Im marking all the birthdays down now in my calendar...xo