It’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted on here, and my life is completely different (in the best way)! I thought I’d update my list that I created a few years ago and possibly add to it as well.

I appreciate everyone who has stuck around and still follows my mini newsletter!

**Everything in bold/italic is my current additions**

Teddy’s Updated 30 Before 30 List

With my 26th birthday happening recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future and some goals I’d like to set (and complete) within the next few years.

I can’t believe that I am now 29 years old and that I created this list 3 years ago! I guess this means I have the rest of the year to complete this list and maybe I’ll be inspired to create another list next year.

I came across something called the 30 Before 30 list, which is where you create a list of 30 things you want to accomplish before you turn 30.

Some people will start the list at 25, and others will start it at 29 (look at me revisiting this list at 29) .

I thought I’d give myself a few years to complete it! 🙂

Here’s my list! ❤

If I’ve completed it I’ll have a 🙂 next to it!

1. Write 100 blog posts (After taking a very long break I’m back!)

2. Travel outside of the United States 🙂

3. Sell more art work 🙂

4. See 30 National Parks (Less than 15 to go!) (Unfortunately I don’t see this one happening anymore)

5. Learn pottery 🙂

6. Try 10 new foods 🙂

7. Pay off my student loans (almost!)

8. Take a dance class 🙂

9. Pay off my car payment 🙂 (I ended up selling my car to move to France)

10. Run a half marathon (I’ve done this virtually but would love to do it in person one day)

11. Learn to snowboard

12. Learn/ become more proficient with a language other than English 🙂

13. Go on another backpacking trip 🙂

14. Try slacklining 🙂 (I tried it a climbing gym & it was scary!)

15. Have a photoshoot 🙂

16. Take an art class 🙂 (I ended up taking several!)

17. Learn to surf

18. Go on a creative retreat (either for art or writing)

19. Join a bookclub 🙂 (I did this with 2 of my friends & it was great!)

20. Learn to cook and master 3 recipes

21. Paint on a giant canvas 🙂 (I still would like to paint on a bigger one)

22. See the Northern Lights 🙂 (I was able to see them in Portland)

23. Begin investing/saving (looking into a 401k and Roth IRA) 🙂

24. Live abroad (for at least one month) 🙂 (Recently moved to France)

25. Learn to rock climb outdoors 🙂

26. Write a book (Just re-started this one)

27. Get a new tattoo 🙂 (I’ve gotten a few new ones that I love)

28. Adopt a pet (Maybe once I settle down in a year or two…)

29. Go to a speakeasy

30. Do 30 days of no spending ( with the exception of paying bills)

If you get inspired by my list, you can create your own list (30 before 30, 40 before 40, 50 before 50 etc.) !

Thanks for reading along!

And for those of you who stuck around this far, here’s a mini life update of accomplishments and other fun news!

As I write this, I am living in France! My younger self would be so incredibly proud of me I’m sure.

I’m still sober from drugs and alcohol, and in full recovery from my eating disorder.

I’ve also been doing a lot of healing work since the death of my father a little over a year ago. Grief work is intense and so worth it!

I’ve realized more and more just how important this life could be and the impact that someone can continue to have on you, even when they’re not here anymore.

I feel like I am stepping into a completely new chapter of my life and I am both equally excited as I am terrified.

I cannot wait to see what this next year and the future holds for me.

I’ve been creating a lot of art lately and I am excited to edit my website (a total rebrand) to focus more on my art endeavors and my travels and less on mental health/recovery.

Anyways, thanks for reading along and keep a look out for a post about my recent travels!

If there’s any topics you want me to cover please reach out!

XOXO

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