24 for 2024

 

I'm a listener of Gretchen Rubin's Happier podcast.  I've also read a few of her books; some I liked, some I didn't.  For the past few years she has presented themes, words, and lists for the new year based on the last two digits of the year.  While I normally do things like 101 in 1001 and my 50 for 50 list for my 50th birthday, I'd not participated in Rubin's challenges.  I've decided to participate in the 24 for 2024 challenge this year.  

I have composed the following list.  As I complete each item, I will cross it off.  If it is blog worthy, I'll post it as a link.  NOTE:  List is subject to change without notice.

1. Lose 24 pounds in 2024. (FAIL)
   
2. Make one jelly roll quilt. (Completed 10/9/2024)

   

   Pattern:  Diamond Trip
   Designer:  Donna Jordan
   

3. Release eight episodes of my podcast. (CHICKENED OUT)
4. Establish and maintain a daily skin, hair, and nails care routine. (NOPE)
   
5. Read at least 50 books. (Completed 08/28/2024)  Bonus: 33 books over goal.
   
6. Process all mail within 48 hours of its arrival. (FAIL!  STILL HAVE A PILE IN A BOX TO PROCESS)
   
7. Work at a location outside my home once a week (weather permitting). (26 weeks complete: I would consider that a success.)
8. Have my own holiday get together. (Completed 12/04/2024)
   
9. Have at least one virtual art show. (FAIL)
   
10. Finish and self publish a book. (IN PROCESS)
    
11. Go on or have my own creative retreat. (Complete 12/28/2024)
    
12. Walk an average of 7,000 steps per day. (Complete 12/31/2024)
    
13. Make a box of cards for Cards for Kindness. (Completed 09/27/2024) Sent a box of 54 cards.
    
14. Buy myself fresh flowers once a month. (Yes and no.  Either I purchased fresh flowers, was  given fresh flowers as gifts, or during the warmer months, I grew fresh flowers in planters outside my door.  So this is a success.)
    
15. Dress up and wear makeup three times a week. (FAIL)
    
16. Have a spa day.  (FAIL)
17. Practice bass guitar at least once a week. (FAIL)
18. Take the #write24in24 challenge. (SUCCESS. Thought I missed some days, I established a consistent morning journaling routine that met the criteria for this challenge.)
    
19. Work out at least three times a week with one of those workouts being at the community center or outside (weather permitting). (20 weeks completed: I'd consider this a success).
20. Keep a room rescue routine to cut down on clutter. (IN PROGRESS.  I'm still working on establishing this as a consistent routine.)
    
21. Have at least one online or live painting party. (Completed 12/30/24)
22. Complete a 30 day art challenge.(DID NOT COMPLETE IN THE TIME FRAME)
23. Make a basket of "to donate" items. (IN PROGRESS)
    
24. Honorable mentions  There will be things I will think of and accomplish after I've published this list plus any of the cool things from my previous 50 for 50 and 101 in 1001 lists that I didn't complete.
    

• De-clutter and deep clean my car once a quarter. (FAIL)
• Read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series. (Completed 12/28/24)
• Try five new recipes I've never made before. (Completed 12/14/24)
  
• Try Wal-Mart's pick up service at least once. (Completed 04/09/24)