26 before 26

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!