Today is my 26th birthday. It seems like the older you get the faster the years slip by! In an effort to make the most of my 26th year I’ve set some goals for myself. Some are silly and frivolous (#17), and others are practical (#2). Whatever they may be, I hope to cross off as many as I can over the next year and I hope you’ll follow along with me!
LIFE
1. buy my first real piece of furniture (September 2012)
2. get my finances in order (thanks to Molly for the inspiration)
3. volunteer for a cause I’m passionate about
4. organize my tear sheets into binders
5. do a better job of letting go of the little things
6. host a holiday party
7. give back with a donation to my boarding school
8. devote more time to this blog
9. create an editorial calendar to stay organized
10. join or start a book club
11. take a class in photoshop
STYLE
12. buy a piece of original artwork I adore (August 2012)
13. ‘finish’ (is it ever finished?) our apartment and have it photographed
14. invest in a classic handbag (February 2013)
15. find my signature scent
16. set up a proper bar…
17. …and learn to mix a mean drink!
18. master a hairstyle that involves more than a side part or pony tail
19. give this blog a makeover! (March 2013)
ADVENTURE
20. say yes to more invitations—even if it means going out of my comfort zone
21. take a trip to New York
22. pick apples in the fall (September 2012)
23. sign up for a course in interior design (November 2012)
24. run a 5k
25. embrace Halloween and come up with a creative costume
26. save for that trip to Greece I’ve always dreamed of!
First, happy birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day/week/year!
Second, I can’t believe you’re only 26! You’re so together! I imagined you to be in your early 30s.
Third, this is a great list of goals! Good luck!
Thanks, Catherine! I’m glad I come across as put together because sometimes I definitely don’t feel that way!
Great goals, and happy birthday! I might steal this post idea for my birthday in 2 weeks – hope you don’t mind! (obviously will credit you for it though.) I always love setting goals but haven’t done it lately!
Not a problem! Happy early birthday!
I think all of these are fabulous goals! I think I have at least ten of these on my TO-DO list! Sounds like an exciting year
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! these are great goals!!! cant wait for you to blog them all along the way. Ill have to steal this idea for me in december for 28.
Happy happy birthday! Mine is this week also (twins!) and it always makes me reflect on where I am and where I’d like to be this time next year. LOVE your list and can’t wait to watch you cross things off left and right! xx
Thanks, Mackenzie! Your 101 in 1001 was definitely part of my inspiration to get moving on my goals! xo
Wonderful goals, girl! You have already seemingly accomplished so much, just for 26! You inspire me.
Happy Birthday. What a wonderful “gift” to give yourself! Your goals are inspiring to all!
Thank you so much for posting this, so inspiring. I too, just turned 26 recently, I just might have to create some goals of my own.
I love this list- I should make a 32 before 32 list, since 31 is too close. YIKES, did I just write 32. OK, I want to crawl into a hole now.
Since I need a pick me up, I think retail therapy will work. Speaking of, I saw on instagram (stalking much) that you hit up the Matouk outlet- was it worth it? What kinds of deals do they have?
I am trying to convince my husband that I have to go there and I need more than just “because”, gimmie some ammo to hit him with
Happy birthday, L! Great list!
Big Happy Birthdday! Bravo on your goals! Sounds like you are going to be a busy and inspiring girl this year. Enjoy your day.
PS- I’m the largest s*ithead around- HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER, and please forgive me for having a brain fart earlier and just talking about myself and not wishing you a very happy birthday!!! xox
these are great Lindsay, you’ve inspired to come up with a list for my 25th this year! Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday!!! I have so many of those on my Long Term To Do list, even the hairstyle one!
If you are 26, it’s yout 27th year.
#18 is my favorite! i need to add that to my list…
happy birthday lindsay!!!! love the idea of creating a list on your birthday
thanks for making my work #12!!!! 
i’m honored