23 Things To Do While 23

Last week I turned 23! It's hard to get excited for your birthday when you have passed those landmark birthdays, not to mention I almost completely forgot. Between already saying I am 23 for about a month now and because while I was at home in Colorado I had a mini celebration with my family I almost completely forgot there was more celebrating to be done!

I had just the perfect birthday! I spent the afternoon eating brunch at Ann Sather's and then spending a couple of glorious hours on the beach with my good friend Lucy!

This seagull was pulling some West Side Story territory wars with us

Perfection!

Aww precious! 

And if you thought my birthday couldn't get any better than this, you would be wrong! My incredible girlfriend threw me a surprise party. I got to celebrate my birthday with so many people I love and admire. 

Isn't she the greatest!

Colorado crew...represent! 

In honor of turning 23 (and all those articles about stuff to do before 23, like this one or this one) I have come up with a list of 23 Things To Do While 23 Years Old. 

DISCLAIMER: Attempt at your own risk. 

1. Learn to play an instrument. Like the ukelele, because they're cute and quirky

2. Take a dance class. Beginners Ballet for adults... anyone? 

3. Learn how to stand on your head. 

4. Take voice lessons. As fun as the mortifying fear is, I am thinking about kicking it in the butt.

5. Sing at a Karaoke bar.  Out loud (see mortifying fear above). 

6. Cut your own hair.

7. Binge watch the entire series of Breaking Bad in one night. 

8. Play Bingo at a retirement home. Practice for later on in life. 

9. Get really good at painting the nails on your right hand. The true sign of dexterity.

10. Buy an original piece of artwork. Bonus: Art fairs are really fun. 

11. Make an original piece of artwork. 

12. Get super dolled up for dinner at McDonalds. 

13. Try out a brand new recipe. You can only eat so much pasta.

14. Learn how to budget out your month. But for real. 

15. Try face painting. On yourself or others. 

16. Read at least 15 new books. Reading is so much more relaxing without a due date. 

17. Throw a silent dance party. Interpret that as you will. 

18. Buy a bike. 

19. Learn how to make balloon animals. 

20. Learn how to knit. 

21. Learn all the lyrics to One Week by Barenaked Ladies. Show off at parties. 

22. Write and illustrate a children's book. 

23. Sit on your front porch dressed as an old person and yell obscenities at people as they walk by. 

Enjoy! 

Check back with me in a year and we will see how I did!