I recently came across Gandhironak blog post and since I am 25 now, I was inspired to write my own. You can do a lot in a quarter of a decade, but I can’t even imagine all the other things I will do in the next 25 years.
So before I turn 26, here are 25 things I did before turning 25:
1. At 6 years old, I took my first trip abroad all the way from Mexico City to India.
2. I participated in several annual national dance competitions, made it to the finals several times and even won 1st place once.
3. Won a Senior Award for “Most Random” in High School. That’s a pretty random category if I must say so.
4. Moved from home for the first time after graduating High School all the way from Mexico City to London, UK.
5. Backpacked around Europe for 2 months on a tight budget.
6. Were in 3 relationships that lasted longer than 11 months (including my current one.)
7. Won medals for archery.
8. Won a medal for a horseback riding contest.
9. Sold my first painting at 12 years old. Well not technically as my mom refused to sell it because she wanted to keep it, so it’s still in her dining room.
10. Attended film school and made 3 short films.
11. Attended and camped in two 3-day music festivals in two different countries.
12. Volunteered for a Film Festival 3 years in a row.
13. Traveled to 21 countries.
14. Lived in 4 countries and 7 cities.
15. Got caught on a flying trapeze.
16. Learned to read Russian during my 10 day trip to Russia through pure instinct and my etymology knowledge.
17. Got married twice! (To the same person.)
18. I let go of my comfortable life and society’s expectations for a life of surrender and adventure.
19. Walked through a labyrinth in Austria.
20. Partied till 7 am (in New Year’s).
21. Swam with dolphins.
22. Learned to cook and got really good at it.
23. [Snow] Skied on black diamond trails.
24. Had a shot of vodka with an ice shot glass in an ice bar in Amsterdam.
25. Had a Belgian waffle in Brussels.
Can’t wait to see what other adventures await me in the future.
A New Life Wandering 
What an amazing list. Seriously, this is what life is about: learning and experimenting and trying and exploring and making mistakes and having fun, etc. I have a feeling that I’m going to get a lot of inspiration from your blog. 🙂
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Aww, those are some kind words Nadine. Thanks 🙂 Even if it’s not intended, it is always nice to hear that you have inspired someone.
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What an amazing list. Seriously, this is what life is about: learning and experimenting and trying and exploring and making mistakes and having fun, etc. I have a feeling that I’m going to get a lot of inspiration from your blog. 🙂
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Aww, those are some kind words Nadine. Thanks 🙂 Even if it’s not intended, it is always nice to hear that you have inspired someone.
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Wow, very impressive! Cheers to you!
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Thank you. Cheers to you too! 🙂
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Wow, very impressive! Cheers to you!
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Thank you. Cheers to you too! 🙂
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the best 3 amazing things I have done in my life are definitly my 3 kids
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the best 3 amazing things I have done in my life are definitly my 3 kids
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And a great little list it is! Good luck with the next 25 years … we are sure there will be plenty more awesome things that you will do 🙂
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And a great little list it is! Good luck with the next 25 years … we are sure there will be plenty more awesome things that you will do 🙂
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That is a really impressive list! I’m about to turn 25 and no way could I compile such a great list of things! Makes me want to try harder at life with my next 25! 🙂
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Hi Hayley, thanks! I think if you really think, you can definitely come up with a great list even if it’s not something crazy like skydiving, it could be any time you did something out of your comfort zone, or overcoming a bad habit, you know? Thanks for stopping by!
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That is a really impressive list! I’m about to turn 25 and no way could I compile such a great list of things! Makes me want to try harder at life with my next 25! 🙂
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Such a complete list for 25 years. Can’t wait to see your list before your 30. Travel the world hehe 😀
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I’m curious too about my next 5 years! Hehe. Since my life is pretty unexpected and unplanned.
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Such a complete list for 25 years. Can’t wait to see your list before your 30. Travel the world hehe 😀
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