29 Intentions for the Year Ahead!

I have 365 days left to get everything into my 20s that I want to do.  Gotta get moving!!! So here are my 29 intentions for the year ahead:

1. LEARN TO WHISTLE (I have tried this many times, it has been a New Years resolution 3 times, and it has yet to happen!) I’m not letting my 20s close without being able to for-real-for-real-hail-a-taxi-whistle. This is happening.
2. Pass a Level C1 Spanish placement course (currently I’m at B1)
3. Be a presenter at an intercultural-related conference or event
4. Look better than ever – as in wear the same pants I wore in high school (I can do that now sooo just need to maintain), and confuse people how old I am
5. Do a crazy Yoga position I think  Crow position is a good option!
6. Go to 3 new countries
7. Drive a fancy sports car, Ferrari, Maserati, or…? (and yes, I can drive manual transmission very well, so I’d like to take a fancy shmancy sexy beast out for a spin)
8. Practice detachment, letting go and embracing the impermanence of everything and smile about it
9. Give my time. VOLUNTEER someplace.  Specifically, I’d like to volunteer with the elderly here in Spain.
10. Pass up on “mediocre” food and go for more top notch deliciousness – In fact, apply same philosophy to life in general!
11. Take Risks in life, work and love
12. Listen to my gut and trust my instincts
13. Dance as often as possible
14. ATTEMPT to learn how to play the guitar…OR any instrument really
15. Keep writing (aka blogging!)
16. Read at least 1 book per month – I just bought Life of Pi (and then I’ll go watch the movie…!)
17. Read a book in Spanish (first on the list: La Alquemista)
18. GIVE random gifts for no reason at all, open the door for others and help old ladies on the bus (keep chivalry alive!)
19. Make faster decisions (especially when ordering at restaurants!)
20. Know the rules and know when to Break ‘em!
21. Have faith in all that comes my way and everything inside of me

Now you might be thinking - Intention – is kind of a flimsy word.  If we just intend to do something, its not a guarantee or really strong commitment.  But on the other hand, I’m just not going to put harsh terms on myself and reason to be critical for not accomplishing a task I promised.  My philosophy of self-management has evolved and this more gentler approach is how I’m going to move forward.

So, I realized 29 is a lot of numbers and a lot of intentions. So I’ll stick with 21, refer to #20 if you are confused.

There you have it: 21 Intentions for the final chapter of La Vida de Banessa de los Veintes! Do you think I missed something on the list?  You know me – I’m always open to feedback or a challenge… !