February 19, 2011

24 Before Turning 24


After some thoughtful contemplation, I am now ready to conquer a created list of “24 Things to Do Before Turning 24”. This is the 2nd Annual to-do bucket list that I’ve created and I am really excited to go after these adventures and experiences. I can already make some assumptions about the list below as some of these are almost certain to happen in the next year (2 + 22), while others will require a lot of work and intentionality (5, 9, + 24).  There is a diverse selection of tasks, from health and lifestyle to creativity and the arts. The years’ wildcard comes in the form of a more abstract challenge, much like last years failed attempt to “Make a mistake but get paid for it”. Here’s a look at the official list:

1.     Skydive
2.     Leave the country
3.     Write a poem
4.     Raise $1,000
5.     Successfully do 75 consecutive pushups/ 10 pullups.
6.     Run a half marathon
7.     Read one book every month
8.     Get a new business card
9.     Go one month without additional expenses
10. Fast 5 times
11. Visit North Carolina
12. Take a homeless person out for a meal
13. Host a large event
14. Connect with a celebrity on Twitter
15. Help someone travel the world
16. Make a significant contribution to an organization that I believe in
17. “Judge a book by the cover” and review it.
18. Send a thank you letter to a creative
19. Get a crowd pumped up
20. Go on a first date
21. Drop everything and do something
22. Learn how to snowboard
23. Drive a stick shift
24. Create a cookbook

Despite a new year, some things remain constant. Everyone has a story, they’re just waiting on someone who is ready to listen. Soli deo Gloria, glory to God alone in everything.

Here’s to the year. Excitement to come.

6 response(s):

Ashley said...

I feel as though you will be able to cross of a lot on ur list just by going to africa, raising $, and helping others... :)

Travis said...

what is a celebrity?

Nathan said...

A celebritys is a person who is easily recognized in a society or culture.

Don't make me be your dictionary Travis.

jenesis said...

#23 is my #10.

Let's race.

penny said...

Who qualifies as a celebrity?? What are the criteria?

Nathan O. said...

I was looking primarily at celebrities that are athletes, musicians, artists, actors, actresses.mainly people who are known for their skill or trade in high volume.