20 Before 20!

20 Before 20!  

  

 The majority of high school experiences mold an individual into the person they will become. When college begins and high school concludes, free time starts to fade away.

 I have a long list of things I want to accomplish, but I've chosen to pick the top twenty and make a list of them instead. I need to finish roughly three of these every month because I have about 7 months left before turning 20.

1. Learn self-love.

This one is challenging and always will be. In your twenties, you'll go through events that make you doubt everything, but as long as you love yourself, you can get through it.

2. Go to a concert.

I've always loved listening to music, it doesn't matter if i'm doing my makeup or if I'm doing my homework. I always have music playing in the background. So I think listening to my favourite artists live, will be an unforgettable memory which I'll forever cherish.


3. Stop being afraid.

Fun fact about me: I have a lot of anxiety. My friend hasn't contacted me in a few days. She's most likely in a hospital. I've been trying so hard to overcome this tendency, but I just can't seem to!

4. Take up sewing.

And by that, I mean to stitch diligently. In middle school, I took a sewing course, although I didn't really learn anything. To be able to design my own outfit would be amazing!

5. Watching the sunrise.

The world is an incredibly beautiful place, and I keep promising to travel there whenever I have enough money. Truth be told, there is a lot of beauty around that is free, but I choose to overlook it every morning. I'm trying to make that right.




6. Learn to code effectively.

For the obvious reason that it's a really useful ability while looking for a job and is also a really fun thing to be able to do, I'd want to be able to code.

7. Learn to play guitar.

Simply for fun and to impress others.

8. Dance in the rain.

Sure, this is a common wish, but who hasn't longed to experience this at some point?

9.Study a foreign language.

 This one is pretty self explanatory, it is is a practical life skill that will be useful at all times.

10. Get a pet.

Now with this one, i don't know if it'll be possible to do before 20, but it has been my life long wish to get a fluffy Persian cat.

11. Go to a picnic with my friends.

For once, I want to make unforgettable memories with my closest friends in an unfamiliar space.


12. Learn to drive

For the longest time I've been aiming to get my drivers license, but something always comes up. But I've decided to finally get it before turning 20.

13. Participate in Volunteer work.

I really want to volunteer for a cause I believe in. I've always gotten so much happiness from helping others, so I want to make it a regular thing.

14. Have savings.

Because achieving financial independence is so,so important.

15. Start taking my health seriously.

And by that, I mean religiously eating a balanced diet and falling in love with working out. I'm already turning 20 and if I don't take care of myself, who else will?

16. Enrolling in a dance class.

This is something I've always enjoyed and thus, I want to dance freely before I get too old and have body aches all the time.

17.  Stop caring about what others think.

Recall how I mentioned I wanted to put an end to my fear? Well, I'm also terrified of pretty small things like other people's opinions. I just need to let go of it.

18. Babysit

I adore babies to the point where I get baby fever everytime I see a cute one, so if I ever have a chance I want to try babysitting.

19. Try clay pottery.

I've always had this weird fascination towards clay pottery, so I want to really master it. This can also be a great date idea.


20. Do something that scares me.

Skydiving, bungee jumping or even just riding the roller coaster, anything that gets my adrenaline pumping uncontrollably.

To conclude, I thinks it's okay if I don't end up being able to cross out all the 20 goals I mentioned before turning 20, because as the saying goes "it's never too late".



 

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