33 Things For My 33rd Year

Always been a goal-oriented, dream board, planning type of gal it's always fun to see what other dreamers and doers want to accomplish. Now I know life has plans for us and maybe throwing out tons of lofty goals isn't always realistic, but I believe when we listen to God's guidance for our journey, it can be good to set goals and focus on things that bring His kingdom attention, bring our moments here a little joy and help us set our passions on fire. 

I saw another blogger do a list for her 31st year and I thought it was a neat idea, as I'm about to become a mama and my life and schedule are going to become foreign to anything I've known before, to make one for this year since I just celebrated my 33rd birthday this week. 

I'd love to hear your lists too! If you have one, feel free to share some of what you are looking forward to doing this year and we can cheer each other on! Now on to my list! 

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1. Be the best parents we can be
   This is the big one. Being first timers to our baby due in just over a month - I pray that I will look to God daily and His guidance for raising our little one. This includes extending grace to ourselves when we feel inadequate or lost. 
2. Read one book a month.
   I used to read. All. The. Time. I devoured literature which is what gave me my fire and passion for journalism and the written word. I work so much now that I don't read much more than what I need to to learn the next skill in my field. I would like to read some books for pleasure. 
3. Connect with my girlfriends at least twice a month.
   ​I know having a baby will alter my schedule. At least drastically in the beginning, and I was much better this past year than the last few years. But I want my girls to always know how special they are to me and I want to make time to really connect with them. 
4. Invest more time in my appearance & learn one new makeup/hair technique a month
   Working from home, its SO easy to work in yoga pants and a tank 24/7 with my hair up. And becoming a new mom, I'm sure that will be the status quo for a while when I add in no sleep. But I really want to expand my beauty know-how and get back to taking care of me a bit more and feeling good about my hair and makeup. 
5. Visit Harry Potter World
   I really want to take the babes and Mr. Charming to see the new Harry Potter World in CA at the end of the year! We are big amusement park people and want to incorporate travel in our littles life from an early age. 
6. Read More of the Bible with Mr. Charming
   Its such a beautiful bonding experience to pray and get into the Word together. When we aren't active in a Bible study, we are really bad at getting into the Word together and I miss it.
7. Experience Our First Christmas With The Baby and Begin New Traditions
   This. This is just one of those things you dream about your whole life. And thanks to Pinterest, we have our top traditions picked out. 
8. Write Our First Cookbook
   I'm not putting many of my "Business Goals" here, because I have a pretty lengthy buisness plan set aside. But this one is also personal, because its a project I want to do with my sister and father. 
9. Introduce Baby P to Church
   Our family have been the ones who serve in the infant nursery at our church for 20+ years so I feel really good about bringing our baby to church from the very beginning. I've loved our church for its children's ministry for years and always dreamed of the day where we'd be a family attending together. 
10. Master a Gluten Free Bread
    Pretty simple. I'm still using waffles as sandwich bread because no bread has been worth the time it takes in the taste department. 
11. Redecorate Our Bathroom 
    Our downstairs bath needs a remodel and I have my heart set on a Farmhouse revamp that shouldn't cost to much and will modernize it greatly. I'm excited to start this after the nursery is completed. 
12. Get Through Most Of Step 2 On The Dave Ramsey Plan
    We are still trying to finish Step One, but paying off debt is a huge priority for us right now. We love his philosophy and want to be able to give back more and owe less. 
13. Start On Our Home Build Plans
    Mr. Charming and I are hoping to build a small home on family land and I would love to start, or at least save for, the project this year. 
14. Try New Foods
    For years I was very, very restrictive. This past year I have added a few things back in I havn't had in five years - cucumbers, pineapple, a little corn (GMO-free and organic only). I want to try a few more items and maybe try to enjoy a glass of champagne or wine every once and while once I'm past breastfeeding, as I havn't had a sip of alcohol in over five years. 
15. Make (At Least) Three New Recipes A Month
    When I first started the food and Nosh and Nurture journey I was experimenting and knocking out recipes consistently. Now down with my meal planning and go-to foods, I'm not creating as much as I'd like to be and I want to keep inventing new things for YOU guys and my clients, as well as my family.
    
    Speaking of... have you tried my new Chicken Apple & Asparagus Pasta with Onion Cream Sauce yet?

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​16. Travel in an RV
My husband loved his experiences RV traveling and camping growing up and I've never done that, so I think it'd be a fun new family tradition to try. 

17. Try Growing Something Organic
As someone who spends much of her paycheck on organic food, I'd love to learn to grow a small garden that we can enjoy year round. So far we only grow our own green onion, which is a start, and is GREAT in omelettes. 

18. Workout A LOT More Often Than I Do 
Yoga & walking are two things I want to become daily, normal habits for me. Working full time and now becoming a mom, I know I have to REALLY prioritize this, not only for me, but for my family. As staying in shape is vital to our health. 

19. Conquer A Fear.
It's all about growth. 

20. See The New Movie 'Secret Life of Pets'
Because this is so how I picture our dogs behaving when we are away. I swear they are little humans in dog form sometimes. 

21. Watch The New Gilmore Girls Mini Series
Could I BE anymore excited for this? I don't think so. Who's with me? Cuz we can totally throw a viewing party. haha 

22. Go Camping With The Hubs and Little 
Mr. Charming is at peace and is blissed out when we camp. It's how he connects with God, which I think is so beautiful. And I know this pregnancy has been hard on both of our wanderlusting desires. So once the baby is old enough to be left with family or to camp with us in his or her pack and play, it's to the forest we go! 

23. Take The Dogs On An Adventure
I think spending quality time with your fur babies and allowing them unique life experiences is important to their quality of life just like it is with ours. We took our lab to a cabin for the weekend to play in the snow and I think it was one of the most awesome moments of his life. I'd love to take him back in warmer weather and I'd love to take Charlie to the beach. 

24. Get Back To My Pre-Baby Weight
I have confidence that a Paleo diet, breastfeeding and light exercise will accomplish this, and I'm not putting any specific time limit on myself. But it is a goal for the year. 

​25. Spend More Time On The Coast
The ocean is such a calming place for me. I want to see California more this year after the baby arrives.
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26. Get Family Passports
I can't believe it's been ten years since I got mine and its actually expiring this year. I want to get Mr. Charming and Baby P theirs as well so we can travel internationally as a family. 

27. Improve My Beauty Routine
I was blessed with pretty even skin that doesn't need me to fuss with it much. But as I get older I do see changes and such and I want to have a weekly regiment I do to keep up with it and take care of it to keep it healthy. 

28. Clean Out My Emails.
Again. And. Never. Ending. But this always makes me feel lighter. 

29. Get A New External Hard Drive
For all those baby photos, of course. 

30. Be More Intentional With Random Acts Of Kindness.
Paying for someones meal, groceries, etc. I want to be more conscious of those who may need a pick-me-up in their day. 

31. Continue To Pray For and Uplift My Husband Daily 
Being intentional in doing so is the best thing I can do for our household. 

32. Be The Maid Of Honor In My Sisters Wedding
She is still planning her dates, but if this happens before next June, then I can cross this off! It's been a dream of mine my whole life, as she was mine. 

33. Attend Three Conferences
Always learning and growing. I have one scheduled for November, but I'd love to choose two others in the new year. 
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