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Well, guys. I am turning 25. weh.
After a bit of a whine (and a few glasses on wine), I realized I was having a quarter life crisis. What have I done with my life? Where am I now? What’s next? Have I accomplished anything I am proud of? FYI, I am Jewish Moroccan, so the parents are constantly asking about grandkids…(yikes!).
Although most people coin monetary value and a 9-5 job with health benefits as success, I have found my version of success else where-through travel. I have had 9-5 jobs, and I am currently working full time while managing this blog. But that’s not my success–my success is being able to relocate to Australia on my own and learn to start over.
Backpacking Southeast Asia (while being in a relationship and he still loves me after everything). Working for international companies. Working for Coachella. Traveling to 34 countries. Never having jury duty. Found my McDreamy (yes, that’s Jack!). Starting our blog. And ultimately, living a happy and exciting life. In the end, isn’t that what counts?
So ya, I sooked. I will still sook. But I am excited to see what the future brings!
So in honor of my 25th, here is a list of things to do before 25 (that I have done and still wish to do) that you have to try at least once before you are 25 or hey, even 30! :)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
1. Go Backpacking
I finally backpacked Southeast Asia last year!
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2. Learn to Surf
3. Live in another country
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Jack lived in Hong Kong
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I lived in Australia!
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4. Go to a global Music Festival
And in case you need a survival guide, we’ve been to quite a few!
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5. Go Skydiving
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6. Learn to Ski/Snowboard
7. Snorkel or Scuba dive
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8. Attend a crazy renown party
We loved these parties in Southeast Asia, like the Full Moon Party!
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9. Volunteer
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10. Run a Marathon
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11. Have a tech detox
12. Spin a globe and go where ever your finger lands
Source: Wifflegif.com
I have yet to do this. Let alone find a globe to do it with!
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13. Try some crazy foods
So far I have tried scorpion, grasshopper, and Brussels sprouts ;) All very tasty!
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14. Travel Alone
I traveled to Australia on my own for the first time- Loved it! Also check out how studying abroad kickstarted these successful travel bloggers lives!
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15. Stay up all night to watch the sunrise
16. Visit some famous landmarks
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17. Love and be loved
que the awwws!!
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18. Experience heartbreak
19. Talk to one new person every single day
My new years resolution was to talk to 1 new person every day!
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20. Try flight roulette
Still have to try this!
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21. Take a cooking class
I wish we had done more, but we took an amazing cooking class in Vietnam!
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23. Drink quality coffee, more often
Ugh, we love our coffee. No more Starbucks! ;)
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24. Go to Disneyland
25. Work in an industry you love
I used to work for Coachella. A dream of mine! I got paid to go, how does that even happen!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Have you done any of these?
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Great list! I turned 25 last December and I was pretty bummed about it, not gonna lie! I had always imagined being a mom by the time I was 25 but my husband and I have put off having kids so we can travel more. I don’t regret it at all, but it’s hard to get rid of preconceived ideas. We just went to SE Asia a few months ago and did many things on your list! Flight Roulette sounds exciting in theory, but I’m afraid i would keep re-doing it until I got one I really liked! haha
Hi Valerie- man I feel ya! My parents are quite pushy to get married and have kids and i just dont have time for that! haha but i think thats the fun part for flight roulette! the cheapest flight on this day and GO! scary but could be so cool!!
Hi Jenn,
Many congratulations on the milestone, although there are bigger ones to come!
I’m a fair few years ahead of you, in my early 40s no less. I’ve certainly done a fair few of these in my time but maybe not quite achieving them before my 25th.
I’m intrigued by your travel roulette, it sounds like great fun.
Maybe I am your no 19 for today?
Thank you! Im gladyou have conquered a few on the list but the flight roulette…Ah, That is one that I have yet too and would love to try it!
And you are my number 19! Its so important to talk to people. I live by “you never know who youre talking to” :)
fun list – some of these are still on my list to do
14 – I never thought solo travel would be for me, but I ended up going on a trip that lasted nearly a half-year, and it was the best travel decision I’ve ever made! My adventures are at Visit50.com. Loved it!
Fantastic to hear! glad you were able to do some on the list :)
Love this post Jenn – although it did depress me ever so slightly as I’ve already reached the ripe old age of 26! Nearer 30 than 20…. GULP. I’ve done a fair few of these, but my favourite on the list is by far ‘talk to a new person every day’. LOVE this. I’m going to start today :). Thanks for the inspiration.
Gabby
Hi Gabby!
The idea of getting older scares me too! But 30 is the new 20? haha :) I think it is probably the most underrated thing on the list. Its tough to talk to a new person BUT you never know who you are talking to! Its really fun!
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