Last year, I posted my 26 27 before 27 goals. And it’s almost my birthday, ya’ll.  I thought it’d be fun to see how well I did. Admittedly, I lost the original paper these goals were written on, so I haven’t looked at them in a while. Luckily, I saved it here and shared it with you lovely folks! Here’s the update:

26 27 before 27

1. Travel to a new city: New Orleans and Philadelphia
2. Try a new cuisine: Israeli
3. Read a “classic” novel: I re-read the Great Gatsby. It counts!
4. Make a new friend: Amber
5. Learn to make a vintage cocktail: Tom Collins… gross
6. Implement “do nothing” Sundays: I don’t think this will ever happen.
7. Sleep under the stars: At Drew & Jordan’s wedding
8. Print out old pictures: Noooope.
9. Buy a new pair of jeans: I hate jean shopping.
10. Go on an unplanned adventure: My whole life is an unplanned adventure at this point!
11. Send a letter: Sent it with a package. It counts, right?
12. Connect with an old friend: Lauren
13. Throw a party: Doing this (again) on Monday!
14. Take a night-time stroll: Do this all the time with George, of course!
15. Live without regret: Done.
16. Forgive often: Working on it, always.
17. Visit the farmers’ market: I visited the one in Raleigh. It counts.
18. Bake for a friend: Easter
19. Play in the ocean: I touched the ocean last time I was at the beach. The water is still super cold here!
20. Visit the antique store in Williamston: Never open.
21. See a movie alone: Not at the theatre, but I have watched a few alone.
22. Speak up for myself: On many occasions, still needs work.
23. Learn to shoot a handgun: Just need to take the class now.
24. Get a massage: Bah, I never make time to schedule these!
25. Hug George daily: My welcome home hugs are the best!
26. Laugh often
27. Worry less!: Work in progress!!!

Tomorrow I’ll share my new birthday goals.

Do you make birthday goals? What do they include?

love,
melanie