26 before 26

Recently I’ve been trying to follow through more reliably on things I commit to. It’s easy to be excited about a project and give up before or shortly after I’ve started. I saw a list like this on a blog somewhere and I liked the idea: a finite list of things to complete in a finite amount of time. These are a handful of things (in no particular order) I’ve been wanting to do, but have trouble finding the motivation, time, or opportunity. Having a list will make it easier and more fun to cross each item off as I complete them. It is 232 days until I turn 26, so I’d better get started.

1. Replace guest bathtub.
2. Take a weekend trip to Sedona. -- Done!
3. Paint the kitchen cabinets.
4. Read and return all borrowed books. -- Done!
5. Have a smores party.
6. Paint a picture for myself.
7. Get a record player. -- Done!
8. Build a piece of furniture.
9. See Fountains of Wayne in concert. -- Done!
10. Learn how to change a tire.
11. Host a poker night.
12. Reconnect with an old friend. -- Done!
13. Replace master bathroom shower. -- Done!
14. Try snowboarding again.
15. Watch The Godfather. -- Done!
16. Take a city tour of Phoenix.
17. Organize the garage. -- Done!
18. Take a pottery class.
19. Reduce my private debt by one fourth.
20. Digitally organize and archive all photos. -- Done!
21. Lose 15 pounds. -- Done!
22. Stay up all night and watch the sun rise.
23. Refresh and customize an old piece of furniture.
24. Buy a nice set of dishes and flatware.
25. Learn to properly cook a steak. -- Done!
26. Create wedding books for my parents and in-laws. -- Done!