Seems cliche to make an actual "Bucket List" alongside my blog, but I've entered a new chapter in my life where I intend to follow through with some of my goals.
So I just turned 25 and am on the cusp of a quarter century life crisis, but I'm living in this incredible city with so much to look forward to. I've started scribbling everything I want to accomplish this next year, and I am determined to actually do it...all of it.
Now, as far as life goes I've got a hell of a lot more shenanigans I want to get into, but this will satisfy me for the next year or so (hopefully). We'll start with this list, which I deem flexible, since, you know, it's my list:
1. Get My Scuba Diving License
I'm off to the Cayman Islands over New Years and I want to be ready to dive by the time I get there. I can't even describe how excited I am. If anyone knows of some good places in Chicago to get your license during the summer, shoot the info my way!
2. Day Trip(s) to Milwaukee
It's only like an hour away. This HAS to happen. I keep hearing how awesome it is and I just have to check it out. Good food. Good beer. Good shopping along the way. Good people. Never thought I'd be this excited to go to Wisconsin...
3. Attend MULTIPLE Summer Festivals!
I swear, there's something going on EVERY weekend around here in the summer. Assuming we don't get lazy, Natalie and I will be venturing to as many as possible.
4. Beach Yoga
Passing by the North Ave Beach last week I discovered a small hut with some beach yoga information and come Summer this is a must-try activity. I've started "practicing" yoga (ish) and think this would be an awesome experience.
Update: JUST BOUGHT A GROUPON FOR IT THIS MORNING! You'll definitely find me and Natalie on the beach this summer OM-ing it up.
5. Concerts Concerts Concerts
First of all, I'm pissed at all the jerks who decided to buy mass quantities of tickets just to re-sell for the Saturday series of Lollapalooza. By the time I FINALLY got access to the site they were all sold out...I was camped out ready to hit the "Buy" button on the site and still missed out. I'm more than slightly bitter.
Anyway, aside from Lolla there are a ton of other concerts around the area and live music I'm determined to dabble in.
6. Experience Taste of Chicago
I'm sad to hear that this event is losing money and vendors! Rumor has it they may cancel it in the near future, which means I MUST go while I have the opportunity! Plus, Fun. is performing. Duh.
7. Summer + Me + Boat
Some how, some way I am going to find myself on a boat on the lake this summer. Simple as that.
8. Be a Chicago Sports Fan
So many professional teams and so many games to go to. But I will do it. Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears, Fire. I've got to go to at LEAST one of each.
9. Eat a Damn Chicago Hot Dog
How have I lived here for six months without indulging in one?? This needs to change STAT!
10. Go to IKEA
Never been and need to go.
