27 things.
today is my birthday. I had a nice, relaxing weekend. dinner with dlb on Saturday, snacks and shopping with Amy yesterday, got a new hat and some new airplants… but today just feels like any other day. is that a sign that I’m getting old? *sigh* birthdays just aren’t like what they used to be.
on another note…. because I’m always inspired by this lovely lady, I’ve decided not to write a list of resolutions but rather a list of things that I’d like to do in this coming year. I’ve been working on this list for weeks now. I’m a list maker – it’s hard coming up with just a certain amount of things for a to do list and of course, they aren’t in just any random order. some are a bit of a stretch, but what’s a list of goals with a bunch of easy peasy things to complete? anyway, here’s a list of 27 things that I would like to do before I turn 28 next year. and thanks for the birthday wishes. you guys are amazing.
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1. clean out my closet {done, a few times}
2. get my scuba certification
3. buy a piano {sadly, not done}
4. and learn to play this
5. take a sewing class {maybe next year?}
6. perform sirsasana {done}
7. bake a perfect cheesecake
8. spend less time in the car {eh… I didn’t do so well at this one. I should try harder this year.}
9. walk through oneonta gorge {no! but it’s on my must do list this summer.}
10. spend a day at omsi
11. begin a new project {done}
12. buy a nice leather purse {done}
13. learn to play a new instrument {I’ve been playing the autoharp}
14. develop more film
15. read a classic novel
16. find a new hobby and stick to it {done}
17. be a better saver {kind of done}
18. create a dedicated studio space
19. write more letters {done}
20. camp off trail with a gps {we camped off trail without a gps, and had to feel our way to the right place}
21. frame and hang all of the prints we’ve got {almost done}
22. try knitting, again
23. create a budget list {done}
24. brew beer
25. plant vegetables and flowers
26. become a home owner
27. spend more time at the farmer’s markets {done, and bought into a CSA}
and there it is. happy birthday to me.
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day and think of all the ways we used to spend our birthdays back when they were “a big deal.”
Happy Birthday Alyson!!! I wish you the best of the best of the best (of the best) this year and i hope you can do everything in that amazing to do list…
(Rubinstein video was amazing! i wish i could play like that!)
Anyways, have an amazing day! smile and laugh a lot and be happy!
greetings from argentina!
and sorry x the bad english… i do the best i can!
Bye!
KDW
Happy Birthday! You bring your blog viewers much, much joy!
Happy Birthday Alyson!
From one recent 27-er to another-Happy Birthday. Your list makes me think of all the greatness that can be accomplished this year!!
Happy Birthday!! I had to chuckle at the feeling that one’s birthday just isn’t what it used to be. I have felt so… hmm… lackluster the past few years about my birthday. I’m determined this year to do something celebratory on my birthday, no matter how “small”. ;) (Probably bake myself a batch of cupcakes!)
And best of luck to obtaining your scuba certification! I just got mine last summer, and it was a ball doing all the classes and dives. ;) Now my husband and I want to get certified to do deep dives (greater than 80′ or something like that ;)!
Love your list. Birthdays are always a great time to reflect on where you want to be and how to get there. I hope you have fun striking these items off your list and a very Happy Birthday!
I hope you have the loveliest of birthdays!
Enjoy!
I love your list here. What wonderful things to aspire to in 2009!
I became a home-owner on Thursday. Such a great (if somewhat overwhelming) feeling.
Bonne chance!
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday Alyson! I know how you feel about birthdays! My 27th is in March and I’m just not excited about it… oh well! I like your list though, maybe I’ll do something along those lines this year for me!
Happy birthday! Your list is so inspiring!
Oh 27 is a good age.Happy Birthday, Alyson!!
happy birthday, alyson! very lovely list…
Happy birthday lovely lady! Your blog always inspires me to take more pictures and to just appreciate the beauty around me. xo
Happy Birthday! A designated studio space would be lovely.
Happy Birthday, Alyson! Here’s wishing you a year filled with all 27 things on your list.
Happy Birthday! What an amazing list. I always make a few resolutions on my birthday each year, but I like your list idea even better. Here’s to an amazing year of being 27 :-)Good to here it is off to a smooth start.
happy birthday my friend.
Happy HAPPY birthday!!
happy birthday, Alyson! I’m happy to hear that it was a lovely day!
Happy Birthday!
A great list -here’s hoping that you accomplish it all and more:)
xo
happy birthday alyson! i’m just catching up since you’ve been back. i looove this list. so many fun things to look forward to this year (and i have many of the same goals too!). i hope twenty seven is an excellent year for you.
You know what’s funny. It only dawned on me now that I am also turning 27 in just 2 months. WOW. That’s… wow.
Revisions to your list:
01. Clean your clset NOW.
05. take sewing class with amy.
07. bake a perfect cheesecake and share with amy.
Thank you.
:P
Happy birthday again my dear!
Happy birthday to you! You’re adorable in that hat. Here’s to a fabulous 27th.
such a good list!
i have to say that ‘brew beer’ is on my list for this year too!! maybe we could get together and compare notes afterwards.
and as for the sewing class- my patternmaking class is pretty good so far! i can send you that way if you are interested.
happy birthday!
Happy happy Birthday Alyson! And good luck with your list :)
Happy Birthday! I wish you all the best :)
i am about to turn 27 too, and i have a similar list, even with some overlap (sewing class!). i hope you have an amazing year and that you accomplish much (if not all) of what you’ve set out to. i have a good feeling about 27…
xx
countrybelle
Happy birthday. I love lists like this. I too want to write more letters.
Happy birthday! Glad to hear you had a good day!
oh, i love my little air plant. They are amazing….they really do not need watered!
Happy day:)
happy, happy birthday! what a great list.
xo
Happy Birthday!
I’d really love to bake a perfect cheesecake too ;-)
happy birthday!
sounds like you have a fantastic year ahead.may you continue to inspire and delight your blog-readers all year round!
Bon anniversaire? Alyson!
Such an adorable and inspiring idea! Next year, you’ll have to make a list of twenty-eight!
Your number ten struck a chord with me. I remember my family spending several days touring through the OMSI when I was small. Have you never been?
Also, I love the fact you would like to “try” knitting. Again. I can’t count the amount of times I’ve “tried” knitting.
I hope you accomplish everything on your list!
happy belated birthday!!
happy birthday alyson!
happy birthday! i love your list!!! xoxo
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday Alyson :o)
I really like your list! I also created a budget list this year… I’ve been tracking all of my spending, and it is helping me save in the process (because I know that if I buy it, I’m going to have to write it down…and answer to myself). Stay warm.
xo,
Linnea
okay, first of all, happy birthday to you!
secondly, stellar list! you know how I love a good list.
and thirdly, thank you. honored to have been an inspiration. truly.
xo
Happy happy belated birthday. The blog is look just beautiful! We should follow up on those cards and headers!
first and formost, absolutely adore your bloggage. I have read you often enough and am finally going to post a little commentario your way to say YAY for getting some of that very wonder-filled list checked off! I need to do this on my own blog…and make sure it happens irl, which is actually what I fear not happening…so, happy belated birthday, fab blog, and great writing. I lurve it all. XO
great list! i just posted mine today, altho i’ve been working on it for what feels like forever!!
http://kimshappyaccidents.blogspot.com/2009/01/25-things-to-do-before-end-of-my-26th.html