40 Before 40

I know everyone has their 30 before 30 lists, but I’m going to be realistic. I won’t graduate college until I’m 29 (hopefully that’s the latest) and even though that really bothers me, I’m trying to look on the bright side. I hope my life starts the way I want it at 30.

TRAVEL

• Spend a week in Paris (+ go to Disneyland Paris & see The Emerald City on Storybook Ride)
• Eat my way through Manhattan/NYC
• Spend a week in Italy
• Visit London
• Spend a week in the Philippines
• Visit Hawaii
• Visit Seattle, Washington
• Visit Alaska
• Drive through Southern California
• Take a Disney cruise
• Attend BEA (Book Expo America) or ALA
• Attend D23 expo
• Attend a candy expo

LEARNING

• Learn French
• Learn Spanish (at some point, this may be helpful)
• Touch up on Tagalog & Cebuano
• Learn to make WordPress theme’s
• Learn CSS
• Really learn Photoshop
• Learn how to use Adobe Premier
• Learn how to crochet cute plushies
• Learn how to cook
• Learn how to swim

CREATING

• Make mini witch hats
• Make mini top hats
• Make cake pops
• Make Marshmallows
• Create a unique cupcake flavor. That works.

HEALTH

• Drink more water (this is seriously a struggle for me)
• Cut down on the soda (let’s be realistic)
• Eat more greens and fruits
• Manage to run a mile in 10 mins
• Eat healthy
• Get an MRI

JUST BECAUSE

• Publish a book
• Stop hoarding
• Get through a whole day without worrying about OCD
• End up on Flickr Explore
• Own my own cozy home
• Swim in an infinity pool
• Throw an adorable themed party
• Pay off my debt
• Get a hidden Mickey tattoo
• Get my hidden anchor tattoo
• Go Vegan for a week
• Take a dancing class
• Audition for Wicked (and don’t get sad if you get cut)
• Catch the attention of a foodie magazine
• Hit 100k+ followers on Instagram
• Build a substantial YouTube following