{35 at 35 list}

I decided that I wanted to create some goals to work towards over the next 5 years, and so I've come up with my very own 35 at 35 list. I was prompted by my friend Becky's life list but instead of a Bucket List I wanted to be a bit stricter on the timeline so I'm giving myself 5 years...

After a bit of googling it would seem that this is a fairly common thing to do, and Catherine at Making It As a Mum suggested I look at the Day Zero project too which is a site hosting lists of 101 things you want to do in the next 1001 days. They also have a new project called '7 things x 2012' and it's seven prompts for achievements for the new year. Something to have a look at if you fancy making a list yourself.

Some of my items are very achievable, and others less so. This probably ties in with Kate's #groovymums posts and as I work my way through my list I'm hoping that I'll find myself and get my groove back!

So, without further ado (drum roll please...!!), here is my list:

1. Redecorate my bedroom

2. Go on a picnic

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3. Do something thoughtful for a friend

4. Be a tourist for a day in Glasgow

5. Skydive

I'd love to do something crazy for charity. I had thought I would do something to mark the 10 year anniversary of my mum passing, but I wasn't organised enough.

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6. Learn how to use a power drill properly and improve my DIY skills

7. Practice painting my nails and keep them looking nice for at least a month

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8. Learn how to decorate biscuits properly

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9. Take an advanced driving course

I'm terrified of driving in the ice and snow. I know that I wouldn't cope well if my car started to skid and I am terrified of something happening to me and the kiddies. I'm thinking that an advanced driving course will improve my confidence.

10. Make an amazing birthday cake for my kiddies

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11. Go on a holiday alone

12. Spend an afternoon in front of a log fire

13. Wine tasting

I love a glass of wine... but I don't really know anything about wine, just that it gets me drunk!

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14. Pay off my student loan and be debt free

15. Sew a dress for my daughter

My mum made clothes for me and my sister when we were little and I would love to do the same for my daughter.

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16. Own a designer handbag

17. Have a family portrait session

18. Volunteer for a charity

19. Talk to somebody famous

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20. Eat at The Kitchen, Edinburgh

21. Host an afternoon tea party

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22. Have dinner at Martin Wishart Restaurant, Edinburgh

23. Visit Japan

24. Visit Australia

25. Take a pottery class

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26. Learn about html

27. Do a night class in digital design or something similar

28. Run a marathon

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29. Take the kiddies to Disneyland

30. Move house

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31. Be comfortable and confident with my appearance

32. Be a model for a day

When I was at primary school we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. I had said that I wanted to be a model and I was laughed at. That has stuck with me all this time and I would love to be a model, just for a day.

33. Be genuinely happy

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34. Fall in love again

35. Forgive

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