25 Things [I attempted to do] While 25

With 26 right around the corner, I took a night and revisited my 25 Things While 25 "bucket list" I had so cleverly put together last year. I checked off more than I thought I did and added a couple fun adventures I hadn't planned on. 

Run the Pittsburgh Half Marathon
Didn't run the Pittsburgh half marathon, but did start my own 5K challenge with Molly and started running regularly after work again!

Attend a Tennessee football game as an alumni

Eat at Hattie B's with Mom
Party Fowl is better anyway right?

Host a party at my loft

Harry Potter Movie Weekend
Ashley and I still have this on our list, maybe we'll mark it off on the right rainy weekend

Go to a concert at the Ryman
Didn't get to mark this one off but will get to see one of my favorites Mike Posner in September!

'Pay it Forward [backwards]' at a drive thru

Go to every bar on Broadway [not all in one night]
-Paradise Park
-ACME
-Tin Roof
-The Stage
-Rippy's

Catch the bouquet at a wedding
This is overrated anyway right?

Spend a Saturday night on Beale Street
Memphis isn't going anywhere soon, add this to the "Before 30" list

Return a RedBox with 'snacks on me' money included

Take a gals-cation

Make a recipe out of Southern Living
Plenty of time to check this one off, right now chicken and veggies are a great achievement

Read a book a month
Didn't read one a month but did read some great ones and a couple devotionals in there too

Go to a movie in the park night
I watched Redboxes with the balcony door open, that counts right?

Go to a Sounds game
Maybe I'll check this one off and take a long weekend home at the same time

Start a 401K [again]

Take my parents out to dinner
On the To-Do list

Go camping [YOLO]
HA

Donate to a charity

Tailgate at Steeplechase and actually see a horse
I saw one on Instagram by a friend who was there...

Complete a home improvement project
One day..

Reach 1,000 followers on Tumblr 

Go to the Bluebird Cafe
Now that Nashville's cancelled maybe I can actually get in

Go to a sporting event in Pittsburgh [Steelers/Pirates/Pitt]
On the list, always

Unplanned Adventures:

Habitat for Humanity build

Food City 500 at Bristol

6x 5Ks in five months

Trail Running

Be in a photo shoot

Take on a new job at a new agency in a new city

Five on Friday

1.
While I reserve the annual decking of the tree until after Thanksgiving [aka the next morning] I can't help but get in the Christmas spirit this week because it's Christmas Village weekend!! There are so many amazing vendors with more and more being added each year. I discovered one of my favorites Brittany Fuson, whose illustrations have now graced the banner of the event for three years in a row now, in Building 1 almost two years ago!

2.

I have been majorly slacking on my 25 While 25 the past couple months but last week was able to check off not one but two items!

-Attend a Tennessee football game as an alumni

-Start a 401K [again]

Only 21 more items and seven months to go!

3.

Speaking of my girl Brittany Fuson, her November newsletter came out this week and debuted her newest collection, Winks!

These cuties are double sided metal ornamental figures that could be used for virtually anything! 

"Tie one on a wine bottle to accessorize your gift, hang it from your desk lamp, or use it on your gift as the tag - the possibilities are endless...." 

I love "Professional" "Workout Girl" and "Birthday Girl."

4.

The internet all but exploded Tuesday night thanks to angel wings and a certain runway. Yes, it is officially countdown to the Victoria's Secret Show Fashion. While the show may not air until December 8, photos of the outrageous wings and the higher to heaven heels were every where. I followed the show live on Tumblr and already have my playlist made. Stay tuned for a scandalous recap of my favorites come December 9.

5. 

And finally for all my Knoxville loves, I couldn't leave you out since I am now one of you, My Kind of Lovely is having their Mingle & Jingle Open House this weekend! These ladies are the bomb and I can assure you they will have the cutest holiday decor, attire, and cheer!

I am off to the 615 this weekend with Sophie snuggles calling my name! 

Happy Homecoming to all my Vols.