28 by 29 | Introduction

Sometimes I come up with these really great ideas, and then I get super excited about them, and then I get a few weeks into it, and 'give up'. Well, this time I really have it.

I want this next year to be the best year ever. And the year after that, and the year after that. I want to do something awesome with my life, so one needs goals. I've been doing this every year for the past few years, but this year I want to share my experiences, and get feedback and advice, and encouragement from you. Otherwise, this will just turn into another one of those epic fails.

I'm still in the process of completing my list, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know. Instead of doing vague goals like, "Lose weight" or "Organize my house," I went a bit more specific. I think you have to be, or else it's harder to feel like you've accomplished something.

Here is my list so far. I'll be explaining each one of the goals as time goes on, but I really good use a few more suggestions. I'm stuck. So, here we go...

28 things to do before I turn 29

1 // Read the Book of Mormon twice

2 //  Write a note to 28 people

3 // Try 28 new recipes

4 // Do my Visiting Teaching every month

5 // Begin a 50 states album

6 // Learn 10 fun facts about each state (to include in 50 states album)

7 // Create an exercise program for myself and do it at least 2 times a week

8 // Document a 'Day in the Life' each month

9 // Learn more about my ancestors

10 // Try 12 things I've pinned on Pinterest

11 // Read a General Conference talk each week (52)

12 // Perform 12 Random Acts of Kindness (RAK)

13 // Plan a girl's day out

14 // Read 28 new books

15 // Create and send 6 care packages

16 // Have 12 planned date nights with the hubby

17 // Run or walk a 5K

18 // Go 28 days without Facebook

19 // Take at least 3 pictures each day

20 // Memorize 28 scriptures

21 // Do something to raise awareness for Scleroderma

22 // Do something awesome with my hair

23 // Buy 2 new outfits

24 // Eat at 5 new places

25 // Go on a real vacation with Greg

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Now I'm stuck. Help me out with those last three. I'm up for just about anything.

Like I said, I'll talk more about each one over time, and explain a little more about my intentions with this. I just need to get it out there, so I can be thinking about how to fulfill these. I made them easy enough to accomplish, but not so easy that I can do them all in one day. This is a daily challenge to help me become a better person mentally, spiritually, physically, and any other way I can be a better person.

I'm excited. Are you?