24 before 24

Okay, so I've been 23 for about two and a half months already.
So I have a little less than a year to complete this list...but I've been wanting to write a list like this for awhile. Especially since I see them all over the blogosphere! People have some great lists going, and I love reading them, and getting inspired by them.

So here is mine! It took a really long time! But it was fun!
And before any of you wonder...no I don't think I'm asking too much of myself here. I think these are all very obtainable goals! I wouldn't have added them to the list if I didn't think I actually COULD do them. Plus, since they are here on the blog, I can hold myself accountable. I'll be crossing things off as I accomplish them...which I think will feel very good :))

24 before 24

{1}

Finish 24 books (0/24)

[It started off as 50, and then I realized that that would mean reading 5 books a month for 10 months. Yeah, I don't think that will work...LOL...so I'll stick with the "24" theme!]

{two}

Learn & perfect the Cupid Variation from the ballet Paquita [Bonus: Do it on pointe!]

{3}

Try creating five crafts pinned on my pinterest boards [or even more if I so choose!]

{four}

Reach my goal weight [& do it in a healthy way] 

{5}

Audition for at least five vocal competitions

{six}

Start practicing the piano again [Bonus: Learn to play at least one piece perfectly, that I've never played before]

{7}

Go to a water park

{eight}

Take one [or two...or three] of my dance students to a competition

{9}

Send letters along with other encouraging things to at least ten people

{ten}

Go sledding in the winter [this one obviously won't happen for awhile]

{11}

Perform the aria "Sempre Libera" from the opera La Traviata [one of the most difficult & vocally demanding soprano pieces of the opera world]

{twelve}

Gain 50 followers on this blog...doable!

{13}

Choreograph a dance that actually MEANS something...dedicated to a special cause or person...something that would make an impact on the people watching.

{fourteen}

Write [and finish...like, for real!] a short story

{15}

Host a tea party for all of the little girls I know and their dolls!

[I have seriously always wanted to do this! How much fun would it be?!?]

{sixteen}

Go sailing this summer!!!

{17}

Take a Chicago trip and take the time to actually explore...for more than a day!

{eighteen}

Get past my "fear of falling" in ballet

[explained in more depth later]

{19}

Decorate my own apartment

{twenty}

Speak publicly about my passion for mental & emotional illness

{21}

Have a vintage photo shoot either by myself, or with friends

{twenty two}

Go on a "coffee date" at least once a week with a friend...old friends & new friends

{23}

Take more pictures

{twenty four}

Pray for and believe in miracles every single day