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Woohoo I can cross #50 off my 101 in 1001 days list! If you haven't read it yet, you can here!
One// The 52 Best Colleges in the United States
I'm a senior this year (hello, college apps and essays!) so I've been researching schools every chance I get. This list provides great insight into some things that I didn't even think to look into (ability to graduate in four years, social life, and the surrounding area). It just makes narrowing down the list so much easier!
Two// September
I can't believe it's almost September AKA the best month ever. It's my birthday month (yay for brunches!), the weather is *finally* getting cooler so it's socially acceptable to order venti soy lattes, it's back to school season, and it's NYFW! I was on the Saks site and can't stop looking at this Zac Posen, Elie Saab, or Christian Siriano, if only I had somewhere to wear those to!
Three// Inside Amazon
This 6,000-word New York Times piece details Amazon's ideology of pushing their employees to their absolute limit, and after reading the article, I stumbled across this response. "I wish I lived my life differently." That line terrifies me, because I'm such an indecisive person, and that line is even more applicable now since I'm starting to apply to colleges and choosing my major. Some of the last lines really resonated with me: "If you're going to devote the best year of life to work, do so intentionally. You can do great things AND live your life well."
Four// Marnie the Dog
Hi my name is Joanna and I spend way to much time on Marnie the Dog's Instagram. But seriously though, nothing cheers me up more after my AP Literature class than getting to see a picture of Marnie show up on my feed!
Five// Obama's Summer Playlist
Reason #593824 why Obama is great.
If I had a dollar for every time I said "I'm going to bucket list that!" but never do, I could do so, so many things (which would go on another never-going-to-happen list). 1001 days, 2.75 years, is a great compromise between keeping a running to do list with short term goals and making a bucket list. I'm so excited!
With a little inspiration from Mackenzie Horan, I am starting my very own list of 101 things I plan to do in the next 1001 days. Some of these are big, like moving into a dorm or purchasing another car, and some of these are very small, like eat another lobster roll or buy flowers.
P.S.- Some goals will have links to blog posts, and others (like paying it forward, writing handwritten notes) will not!
Day Started: August 14, 2015
Day Ended: May 11, 2018
1. Read 50 new books.
2. Put $20 into savings for every goal accomplished.
3. Go on a crazy roller coaster.
4. Throw a surprise party.
5. Visit 5 new states.
6. Take a calligraphy class.
7. Go to Martha's Vineyard.
8. Host a dinner party.
9. Ride a Vespa.
10. Go a full month without Starbucks.
11. Go on a picnic.
12. Attend a polo match.
13. Vote in every single election I possibly can when I turn 18.
14. Go to the Melrose flea market.
15. Give 5 "just because" gifts.
16. Run a 5k.
17. Try SoulCycle.
18. See a movie outdoors.
19. Invest in 10 things.
20. Take a surfing lesson.
21. Spend a day exploring Catalina Island.
22. Go swimming with belugas or dolphins or any sea mammal, really.
23. Start collecting coffee table books.
24. Go to a concert (or two).
25. Kiss under the mistletoe/in the rain.
26. Go boating in Vineyard Vines.
27. Spend an afternoon at a botanical garden.
28. Start a blog Instagram and keep it updated.
29. Travel to a new continent.
30. Plan a staycation.
31. Post 5 "how to" posts.
32. Inspire someone to blog!
33. See 15 new movies.
34. Send 25 handwritten notes. (not including thank you notes)
35. Try a juice cleanse.
36. Go unplugged for 24 hours.
37. Move into my dorm.
38. Get my license.
39. Purchase personalized stationary.
40. Try 12 new recipes (and blog about it!).
41. Graduate high school.
42. Take my parents out for dinner.
43. Do yoga on the beach.
44. Invest in a handbag.
45. Drive down PCH with the windows down.
46. Go to a music festival.
47. Go to bed before 11pm for a month.
48. Embark on a fun trip with my friends.
49. Go vegan for a month.
50. Buy flowers #treatyoself
51. Peruse a farmer's market.
52. Watch the sunrise.
53. Take a yoga class every week for a month.
54. Have a no spend week and donate to a charitable cause.
55. Organize my laptop's hard drive.
56. Visit a new museum.
57. Help someone accomplish a goal.
58. Attend a regatta (bonus points if my brother is rowing).
59. Have breakfast in bed.
60. Make a life decision 100% based on what I want/what I think is best.
61. Have a spa day.
62. Meet a presidential/senatorial candidate.
63. Blog with a schedule for a month.
64. Get a DryBar blowout.
65. Make someone proud.
66. Get a pair of reading glasses I love.
67. Attend a ball/black tie event/charity gala.
68. Hike in a new location.
69. Take a skiing/snowboarding lesson.
70. Buy a car.
71. Host a brunch and make all the food.
72. Try 10 new restaurants in Orange County.
73. Do one thing completely out of my comfort zone.
74. Buy a party clutch!
75. Get my first big girl job.
76. Pay it forward.
77. Find the right shade of red lipstick.
78. Discover a lavender field.
79. Eat another lobster roll from San Fransisco.
80. Play a full round of golf with my dad.
81. Learn how to ride a bike (and buy a bike!).
82. Buy a cashmere sweater in a fun color.
83. Paint my nails something other than pink.
84. Plant a vegetable garden.
85. Use my planner everyday for a month.
86. Make someone's day!
87. Send someone a care package.
88. Attend a professional athletic event.
89. Start a LinkedIn profile- and complete it.
90. Spend a day with my grandma.
91. Buy my mom something she wants, but wouldn't buy for herself.
92. Find a go to perfume.
93. Make pasta from scratch.
94. Let a friend know that I care about them.
95. Initiate something.
96. See a new Broadway show.
97. Build a snowman.
98. Update my resume.
99. Reconnect with an old friend.
100. Visit a lighthouse.
101. Learn how to pop a bottle of champagne.
I just got back from representing California at the National Judicial Competition in Chicago and I'm missing the city (minus the heat and humidity) and my friends so much that I figured I would include a picture on my blog :) Onto the links...
One// Agenda Season
It's that time of the year again! I'll be doing a more in depth post on planners (I'm a tad bit obsessed) but I just picked up this Lilly Pulitzer planner! This Lilly Pulitzer nautical boat print one, Kate Spade polka dot, and Ban.do planner are so cute as well!
Two// He Named Me Malala
Rolling Stone just published Malala Yousafzai's upcoming documentary. She is such an inspiration, and definitely on my list of role models. (Check out her website to learn more about her story!) I just picked up her book, and I can't wait to watch the documentary when it comes out in October!
Three// Scallop Flats
I work in an office setting and while I love wearing heels, it's just not practical when I have to walk around all the time to deliver documents and make multiple trips to the copy room. These Chloe flats are uber comfortable and don't require any time to break in (I'm looking at you, Tory Burch) and the scallops just add a preppy touch.
Four// The 15 Best Things I Ever Ate
Oh. My. Golly. The foodie in me couldn't resist reading this post. I might even need to write my own!!
Five// Baby Seals Playing
How adorable is this video?!? Sea mammals never fail to make me happy, and I even saved this video for when I need a pick me up!
