We are still trucking along, making our way through my 50
Before 50 list, and today’s section is all about some things I’d like to
accomplish. I tried not to make (most of) them too grand. I’m aware I might not
get through them all. But I sure had fun crafting the list!
1.
Ride the entire Cardinal Greenway. Indiana
has a Greenway that is just over 60 miles long, and while I know I’m not a
prolific cyclist, I think (with proper conditioning, of course) it would be fun
to ride the whole thing. I’d have to make sure Ryan is on board for this one,
as I wouldn’t want to go alone!
2.
Work on a novel. When I was in high
school, I only wrote fiction. I assumed writing novels would become my
life. Then I took writing classes in college and decided I was terrible at
fiction and should stick exclusively to nonfiction. I haven’t written fiction
since, but a few weeks ago, I dreamed up an idea for a novel, and I think it
would be fun to start working on it. I have no thoughts of publishing it…just
writing for the fun of it.
3.
Make my jewelry capsule. A few weeks
ago, I ran across the idea of creating a jewelry capsule. Like a capsule wardrobe…but
for jewelry. I love this idea and think it would be fun to put together. I
would enjoy further exploring my actual jewelry style and making a collection
that I could mix and match to wear with the outfits I’ve chosen for my capsule
wardrobe!
4.
Make my essential oils capsule. Capsules,
capsules everywhere! Selah Essential Oils, where I shop for my oils, has created a capsule list to take the overwhelm out of buying oils. I love this idea,
because it is true that the more oils you get, the more paralyzing it can feel
to know how to use them appropriately. I love the idea of a small collection that
works for the main things you could need!
5.
Organize home storage spaces. The
visible areas of our home are neat and tidy, but we have some storage areas
that are a little scary. I would love to sort through them, weed out what we
don’t need, and better organize them so the things we use most often are easily
accessible.
6.
Journal a full page every day. My new
way of journaling that I started at the beginning of July is a nod to this
goal. I had gotten awfully lazy about what I journaled, and I wanted to do
better. I wanted to write more thoroughly the meaningful things of my day!
7.
Create annual recipe binder. I’ve
started working on this one! I found this website that has a monthly recipe list, and I’m using it as a spine to
create annual menu plans for us! I’m using her recipe ideas and then searching
for healthier versions for us.
8.
Work on my website to make it fit this
season better. With my new job and school, I’m not able to speak at outside
events as often as I have in the past. I need to update my website to reflect
some of these changes and just to clean up the busyness it has become!
9.
Do five (fun!) random acts of mail. I
saw this idea on some other similar lists and wanted to borrow it. I want to
send out some happy mail just for fun: care packages with a theme just to
brighten someone’s day. We’ve received a couple over the years, and they are so
much fun!
10. Meet an author I love. A few years ago, Ryan and I took an impromptu trip to St. Joseph, Michigan, to meet my favorite Bible study author, Erica Wiggenhorn. She was speaking and signing books at a little bookstore there in town, and it was SUCH FUN to meet her! I think it would be fun to meet at least one more author I love!
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