23 before 23

This is one post that's well overdue- the 23 things I want to do before I turn 23 next year. This is an effort to finally get off my butt and do something!

{music}

1. Complete or be well on the way to achieving my AMus in piano

It's something I've been wanting to do for ages and started it again a few months ago - time to complete it!

2. Pass my 3rd grade theory exam

I started this in... grade five I think? It's about time I finished it...

3. Learn Chopin's Nocturne in E major

It's so pretty!

4. Compile a folder of music appropriate for wedding / restaurant work

This is something I've always wanted to do- play in the corner of a fancy restaurant in a pretty dress... So if anyone has any suggestions that could go into this folder, let me know please?

{craft}

5. Complete a 30 day photography project

30 days is reasonable, right? I can totally do this! It's about time I completed something like this

6. Actually design and complete a cosplay costume

I keep saying I want to cosplay as this, this and this and I'm yet to do it.

This time I'm thinking Margaery Tyrell from Game of Thrones. Love this dress! (Helps that it's less... booby... than her other dresses)

7. Finish my bobble blanket

Reasonable, right?

8. Design and make an item of clothing

I like designing, but my designs always stay in my sketchbook. It's about time I sewed one up!

9. Design and post a pattern

I've always wanted to try, but have been too chicken...

{travel}

10. Take a holiday somewhere

Anywhere! For like a weekend or something. I haven't really been on a proper holiday for like 2 years so it's about time...

11. Play tourist in Brisbane and document the adventures

There's so little in my city which I've actually seen / done- it's about time!

12. Spend a day at the beach

Queensland. Gorgeous beaches, gorgeous weather. I don't go to the beach enough...

{food and fitness}

13. Run in a 5km

Bridge to Brisbane's coming up soon, so I'm going to run in that!
Completed 1st September, 2013

14. Learn how to eat with chopsticks

My boyfriend's insanely good at eating with these, so it seems like a skill I'm missing out on, haha.

15. Go horse riding

It's been years and I used to adore it- it's time to try again

16. Learn 5 new dinner recipes

Cooking sweet things - I'm proficient at. Cooking savory dishes however...

17. Learn how to bake bread.

Bread = awesome.

{do}

18. Graduate university

It's about damn time!

19. Find a signature makeup look

See above comment.

20. Read two "classic" novels

Last year, I read Pride and Predjuice. (And hated it) May as well give a couple more a go - any good recommendations?

21. Spend more time with my friends

And not choose sleeping / staying home in favor of going out.

22. Find that perfect shade of red lipstick

I love a good red lip- mission accepted to find that perfect shade

23. Blog once a week

That's doable, right? Especially if I plan ahead.

I'll keep you posted as to how I go with this list!

Catch you next time,

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