23 before 24

I was a bit frantic when I saw my "23 before 24" list on my magnet board - there weren't many goals highlighted, and I've only got a little more than a month left! Not to worry, upon closer inspection, I do have a few more done than I had originally thought...

Goal # 22: Try a new sport

Zip-lining totally counts as a new sport! I would never have volunteered to go: Daniel knew I could do it if he pushed me, so he called and signed us both up while I wasn't home. That rascal. I was totally out of my element there. I'm not an outdoorsy girl, it's really something that I'm working on. The man running the company was really into it, and went first to show us what it was like. I felt a little more at ease. Daniel went first, I went second, and Shamus was last. The worst part was letting yourself go... being in the air was fun! And - it wasn't that scary! I would definitely go again... you can pay a little more and spend the whole afternoon there, which is what I'd love to try the next time. 

Please try it! Push yourself - I know you'll love it.

Happy Tuesday!

23 before 24

My latest goal to check off my 23 before 24 list is drinking lots of water...

I know keeping hydrated is so good for my body, but it's tough remembering to drink regularly. I've been getting into the habit of filling a 1L bottle with cold water before I go into the office at work and making sure I drink it all before I leave - typically in about two hours. I'm pumped on the days that I finish the bottle early and have to refill it for the rest of the afternoon. We've been having water with our meals as well, and saving juice or milk for the mornings or snack time. I really notice a difference on the days that I forget or don't take the time to drink water. My body feels sluggish and yucky - what more incentive do you need to drink it??

I'm taking the rest of the evening to relax and browse through my new Anthropologie catalog. It's been a rough week and I need some me-time :)

Happy Wednesday!

23 before 24 - Check.

Over the past month, I've been working on one of my 23 before 24 goals:


Snail-mailing weekly.

I've had a lot of fun sending notes, cards, and little packages to some of my darlings. I love using stickers, colourful markers, cute store-bought or homemade cards, anything that is different from your "Bic pen and Hallmark card"... and if it's sent just-because, all the better.

This week, I'm sending out a little lip gloss to one of my cousins... she doesn't read my blog, so I'm safe. :) I love giving someone the giddy feeling of opening up something personalized. It's nice to find something other than bills, fliers, and junk mail in the mailbox. It definitely puts a positive spin on your day. I got an Etsy package last week and I couldn't even take my shoes off before I opened up the box :) It's definitely one of the best, if not one of the simplest, special surprises.

Happy Tuesday!

23 before 24 - Check.

True story: I was going to share the "23 before 24" goal that I had reached with you today, and took a picture, but immediately began to rethink my post. I'm embarrassed - my cuticles are horrendous. But...

I stopped biting my nails!

I had to share with you anyway! This is a huge feat for me - I've been biting them since I was a toddler, and have never been able to stop, not even for my own wedding. I simply decided that it's time to have grown-up hands... and the thought of manicures may have been alluring as well :)

Speaking of manicures, I picked up this lovely (chipped) polish at American Apparel (I won't link you to their site, I'm sure your eyes will thank me) - it's called Mouse Gray. I picked up a slightly darker gray that I'll share with you in an upcoming giveaway.

Let me know how you're doing with this year's goals and dreams.

Happy Tuesday!