25 in 3... 2... 1...

Housekeeping note: Apparently the folks at Tagboard are having a bad day. Someone was working on their servers, and put in the wrong harddrive by mistake. So my Tagboard, along with many others, are off somewhere in another company's computer. Oops. So I don't know when it'll work again... probably by tomorrow.

Now then... since tomorrow is my 25th birthday, I wanted to share what I've been thinking about today: 25 Things I Wish I'd Done Before 25. Maybe it's a little too "dwell on the past," but I feel better for writing it, so that's enough for me. Now I know what to work on in the next 25 years. Here we go...

I wish I had...
1. Spent more time with animals. I've never had pets, and I don't know what to do around furry (and not-so-furry) little friends. Having a pet would be nice!
2. Spent less time thinking that boys didn't think I was pretty. I'm a hottie, it's just the boys that are dumb! ;)
3. Figured out how to set things right when it comes to my dad and his side of my family.
4. Listened more carefully when someone who knew better that I did tried to tell me what was what. A lot of people in the world are smarter than me, and it's a good idea to listen to those that are smarter than you.
5. Took more time to make crafty things!
6. Spent more time connecting with my family. If I knew more about what we had in common, time together would be a lot more fun!
7. A "real" boyfriend for longer than three months.
8. Done more things in the outdoors. When I was younger, I thought I didn't like being outside. Here it turns out I was just doing the wrong things!
9. Read more good books. I love to read, and I never make enough time to read all the things I want to.
10. Been a little more concerned about my appearance. I could have been a lot hotter for a much longer period of time, and I'd be better at putting on mascara without poking myself in the eye. :)
11. Kept better touch with old and/or distant friends. I get distracted, and don't take time to talk to people I don't see all the time.
12. Spent more time playing games. I like all kinds of games, and playing cards, and all that stuff. Plus, it's time to hang out with other people doing something besides vegging in front of the TV.
13. Learned the right ways to connect with the people that I care about. Not every relationship is exactly the way you think it is... if you pay attention to how things are, rather than how you want them to be, things will be a lot simpler.
14. Spent more time traveling. Even if I didn't get to see fabulous foreign lands, I could still see some of the cool things that are closer to home.
15. Lost more weight! The more weight I lose, the better I feel. Why didn't I notice how crappy I was feeling before?
16. Paid a little more attention to the details of my life. It's the little things that you miss when you try to remember your life.
17. Not been afraid to be the geek I truly am. I used to be ashamed about being a geek and a weirdo because I cared what other people thought about me. I'm fine just the way I am, and if someone doesn't like it, it's their problem!
18. Spent less time working and more time being social with all the wonderful people I know. I've known a lot of cool people, and I didn't spend nearly as much time as I should have basking in the coolness.
19. Learned when not to stay silent.
20. Learned when to keep my big mouth shut!
21. Been so much smarter about dating. I've done some dumb things that I'm not proud of, and that's one of my few regrets.
22. Spent less time feeling sorry for myself and for the things that I didn't have. I am blessed in so many ways, and I don't take nearly enough time to appreciate it.
23. Done more to help people. Spending a little time or a little effort to do something nice is no waste at all. In fact, brightening someone's day, even with the smallest of actions, is one of the best things you can ever do!
24. Found an outlet for my passion. No more "empty rooms, shuttered and dark..."
25. Had someone bring me breakfast in bed. :)


So yeah... so if you're bored on Monday, and want to do something social to celebrate the fact that I've survived another year, find me and we'll do it!