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Since I love making lists and I’m turning a quarter century in two months, I thought I’d share some things I’d love to do by then.  (I’ve crossed out the ones I’ve already completed in the past few weeks.)

1. Make some new playlists and share them on 8tracks.
2. Learn origami. (got started with Origami Craft Pad)
3. Bake a layer cake.
4. Bake a red velvet cake. (2/14/12)
5. Donate clothes. (3/7/12)
6. Do my own taxes. (2/7/12)
7. Make something with chalkboard paint.
8. Plant an herb garden. (planted basil seed in March. subsequently forgot to water. oops.)
9. Sew something.
10. Take more everyday photos.
11. Send handwritten notes every week.
12. Keep a regular exercise schedule.
13. Make my own calendar.
14. Smile more.
15. Wake up early every day.
16. Finish knitting the blanket I’m working on.
17. Organize my closet.
18. Get my laundry done before I run out of underwear.
19. Have more fun with produce. (Rediscovered smoothies! Yum! 4/29/12)
20. Practice gratitude every day.
21. Pack my lunch the night before.
22. Start a new blog series. (in progress)
23. Find a job for post-graduation.
24. Cut my hair.
25. Remember to laugh at myself.

What about you?  Do you have a long-term or short-term life list?  If you love lists as much as I do, you might want to check out 43things.com.  It’s a fun place to find ideas and inspiration.

Photo by The Sweetest Occasion.