My 24th year was a pretty good. I have really done SO much this past year. I love having the blog to look back at the things I have done. When I was thinking of this list while walking Jackson this morning, I thought of a few, but looking back at the blog reminded me of so many things! I have read a lot of great books, made some pretty tasty meals, traveled to some fabulous destinations, had some awesome giveaways, made some cool blog friends, reviews some amazing products and foods, challenged myself to run more, and overall have made so many changes to towards living a healthy life! Here is a little recap:
What I have done in my 24th Year:
- Got a Dr. Fish Pedicure
- Ran the Nike + Human Race 10k
- Moved back home to Virginia
- Backstreet Boys Reunion Concert
- Rascal Flatts Concert
- Went to my first Republican Rally and saw John McCain and Sarah Palin (even though I am a Democrat)
- Saw two Musicals- Legally Blonde & Avenue Q
- Met Sylvia Weinstock of Sensational Cakes
- Was in a photo shoot for a wedding magazine (magazine spread here)
- Was Rainbow Brite for Halloween
- Shared my first Thanksgiving and Christmas with Boyf
- Became a Foodbuzz Featured Publisher
- Started JacksonTV
- Spent Inauguration down in DC
- Joined a Club Lacrosse Team
- Had a Blog post republished on Basil & Spice
- Went to Disney with Boyf
- Saw sound check for Julianne Hough
- Went to Fashion Week
- Saw most of the previous American Idol contestants & judges
- Purchased a juicer!
- Dyed my hair blonde
- Lost 16 pounds from a detox and have kept it off for 6 months
- Became Maid of Honor for my BFs wedding
- Developed a fond love for Green Monsters
- Had the Best Night of My Life Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
- Went to Atlantis for the 3rd time with Boyf – Check out – The Views, The Beach, Eats & Drinks, Waterworks and Love
- Ran my first 10 mile race
- Met Jen Lancaster
- Ran my first Half Marathon and signed up for 2 more
What I want to do in my 25th Year:
- Move back to Philadelphia
- Go Back to School
- Complete NYC Half and Disney Princess Half
- See Britney again in her 2nd round US tour in Philadelphia
- Read More Books
- Lose a few more pounds/tone up
- Re-vamp the blog
- I am thinking of training for a triathlon
I have to think of some more goals! It has been a great year and I look forward to many more. I hope everyone has a fabulous Friday!

7 Comments
I'm training for a triathlon right now and I like it a lot. You should try it out. And my blog is all about my triathlon training, if you're interested at all. And I'm hosting a giveaway right now too! 🙂
Happy Birthday! It's really great having a blog to recap what you've done over the past year. You certainly have had a lot of fun! I hope your 25th year is even better :o) Can't wait to read about it!
OH MY GOD….YOU FORGOT TO PUT BRITNEY SPEARS ON THE LIST—FRONT ROW….REMEMBER??????????????????????????????? Nothing esle MATTERS!!
HAPPY BDAY!! I'll offically call you tonight!!
Happy birthday! and holy crap – what do you do for a living?! You lead a fabulous life!! I'm turning 29 next month… I think I need to spend my year with you to accomplish things!
you have accomplished some amazing things as a 24 year old. and i guarantee you will accomplish everything you want to in year 25!
no diggity, no doubt!
Happy Birthday!
i really want to do a detox diet thing… can you tell me more about the one you did? did you have to take a bunch of pills?