Hair Progress for January

#26 Grow my hair for the next 6 months (no cuts only trimming my ends)

Since this is one of those tasks that will be documented up until my birthday, I've decided each month around the 18th (or slightly after) I will post a picture documenting my progress. So here's my first picture and progress for the month of January:

#18 On The List Is Crossed Off!

18. Do something unexpected for my grandmother Shirley


One of the reason's I wanted to do something unexpected for my grandmother Shirley is because I realize that I don't have the relationship that I should have with her. We all tend to have people in our lives whether it's a family member or friend, that for whatever reason(s) we don't make that big of a deal to nurture the relationship. I realized that I wanted to change that. Out of the four grandparents I had, excluding two of my step-grandparents, I only have two of them that are alive and in my life. I don't want to take that for granted anymore. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. I want to spend what time that I have left with my grandparents enjoying them and showing how much I love and appreciate them.


 Today, my grandmother Shirley and I spent went to lunch. I picked her up and took her to this really nice Japanese bistro & steakhouse. We had a wonderful chef that entertained us with his cooking talents, jokes, and ability to play the drums. It was a nice experience for her and we got to spend some much needed quality time together. Being able to do something small to show my appreciation for her felt good. Although I'm going to cross this off my list, this will be an ongoing thing because it's the beginning of working on the relationship I have with her. 


So granny in case you get to read this I hope you know how much I truly love and appreciate you. I know that we reside in different states, so although I might now get to see you as much as I would like, I'm going to make a point to stay in touch and visit as much as I can. Even when I can't be there I want you to know how much I love you and hope from this day on I'm capable of doing that. I love you dearly!

The Countdown Has Begun!!!!!

Today is January 18, 2012 and I am exactly 6 months away from turning 30! My countdown clock has begun ticking and I am on my way to fulfilling my list! 

"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work."  -Oprah Winfrey

"Drum Roll Please".......Here's the List!

1. Pay it forward by doing something nice for someone I don’t know                                 
2. Make a habit of volunteering more                                                              
3. Have a day of pampering w/ an overnight stay in a suite at the MGM Grand                   
4. Vacation somewhere I’ve never been                                                                            
5. Get in shape (Goal: wear a bikini comfortably and happily)                                
6. Have a small intimate 30^th birthday celebration                                                   
7. Find ways to continually enhance my spiritual life/growth                                           
8. Do something extremely special for my mom for her birthday                              
9. Find & make at least 3 new recipes                                                                    
10. Create my own cupcake recipe                                                                                   
11. Cook a five course meal                                                                                               
12. Pay off one of my student loans                                                                                    
13. Be wiser with my finances and start with an emergency/rainy day fund                           
14. Make over my bedroom                                                                                                
15. Become more health conscious (the foods I eat, working out, taking vitamins, etc.)        
16. Go to Taste of Chicago this year (It’s July 11^th-15^th, 2012)                                           
17. Finally complete a scrapbook                                                                                     
18. Do something unexpected for my grandmother Shirley                                         
19. Get out more (spend every Friday doing something outside of my house)            
20. Be my own boo (treat myself to something I would expect my significant other to treat me to) 
21. Go to a movie alone                                                                                          
22. Do a 30 before 30 photo shoot (30 pics of me!)                                                 
23. Learn how to sew                                                                                                    
24. Do a painting                                                                                                 
25. Do something to show my appreciation for my close family & friends                            
26. Grow my hair for the next 6 months (no cuts only trimming my ends)                         
27. Learn how to make my own body butter & scrub                                               
28. Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily & stop drinking pop (soda)                              
29. Get organized (my closet, important documents, dresser drawers, etc.)   
30. Go on a picnic and/or camping               

"You Are Never Too Old & It's Never Too Late"

I came across this quote and thought it was appropriate for this blog. Life doesn't stop when you reach a certain age or a certain point in your life; therefore, it's never too late to do something. With each day God blesses us with, it's a new day that's filled with opportunities to live, laugh, learn, love, grow, dream, achieve, and be all that we're capable of being. As I set out to fulfill my list, I'm approaching turning 30 and this list as a celebration. It's a celebration of every year of my life so far and a new set of goals to accomplish! 

Yes, That's Me....The One Who's Turning 30!