26 things to do before i turn 27.

^^^ this is how old i feel. 26! the sound of that is just dripping with antiquity. guys, i've got a lot to do in my life. here's what i'll focus on for the next year:

1. participate in a sprint triathlon.

happening september 1st!

2. ^^^ take swimming lessons to prepare. 

3. read the old testament.

4. read the new testament.

5. make pickles.

6. write and mail at least one snail-mail letter per month (preferably to a different person each time).

i'll count this as checked off, but i was REAL good at the beginning and then trailed off into awful.

7. throw a "pop-up" dinner party.

i'm counting a progressive dinner we threw in february for this one.

8. get a passport.

9. hike mount timpanogos and/or the narrows.

10. go camping at least 5 times.

11. search for the best late-night eatery in salt lake.

12. take a cooking class.

13. paint something.

14. become a rock climber.

15. go to a full day at the movies.

16. participate in a random act of service.

17. do a front flip into a pool.

18. grow trash can potatoes.

19. write a letter to my 30 year old self.

20. do stuff by myself.

21. stay at a dude ranch, do dude ranch things.

22. take a trip via train.

23. get a deep tissue massage.

24. make (and eat) and 6 course meal.

25. create a time capsule.

26. get acupuncture.

to see how i've fared in previous years, here's 25 things, and 24 things.