I’m rather impressed with myself for the way I spent April. I think I maximized the amount of fun that I could handle/afford, and I managed to go on a more adventures than I can count. I’ve been feeling insanely restless (beyond my normal amount, if it were possible) and I don’t know what I’m searching for. But in the process, I’m checking off a ton of goals, so it must count for something!
I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I started this challenge. I’m over 1/3 of the way there, but have only 16/101 goals completed. That’s a red flag to me, and it sounds like I’m going to have to reevaluate my methods. I’ve just been kind of aimlessly checking things off instead of making diligent effort towards certain goals (ahem, fitness). You’ve gotta keep yourself in check, because who else is going to? Let’s see what I did and where I went during the month of April.
Completed will be bolded. In Progress will be italicized. Incomplete items will stay normal.
Start date: May 15, 2015
End date: February 9, 2018
{16 COMPLETE, 85 TO GO}
End date: February 9, 2018
{16 COMPLETE, 85 TO GO}
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6. Do at least 20 random acts of kindness. {10/20}
8. Have a conversation with 20 strangers {26/20} 36. Visit 3 new states. {2/3} Texas, Louisiana 37. Take an unplanned, spur-of-the-moment trip. 41. Put $10 in savings for every goal I cross off this list. {$160/$1,010} 45. Go to two new music festivals. {6/2} Euphoria [4.9.16], SweetWater 420 Festival [4.22.16], JazzFest [4.24.16] 46. Go to at least 10 concerts. {9/10} Zomboy [4.1.16] 47. Try 15 new restaurants. {16/15} Table & Main [4.2.16], Ladybird [4.6.16], The Highlander [4.15.16], Deanie’s [4.23.16] 48. Visit 3 new breweries. {5/3} Gate City Brewing [4.2.16] 79. Publish 100 posts on my blog. {59/100} 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 |
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I remember being so ready for all the excitement of April and of course, it disappeared right out from under me again. I definitely feel like I maximized my time, though. Its strange to look back on the last 30 days and realize how restless I’ve been.
I met sooooo many new people this month, and I can't tell you how great it feels to come across so many beautiful inspiring souls. That's partly a result of all the traveling I've done this month. I come across the most interesting people when I least expect it.
I started off April with a kick ass night seeing Zomboy in Atlanta. He brought the heat to Opera, that's for sure. I got to hear everything off of his latest release Neon Grave, and I especially loved that he had his own Snapchat geofilter to hype the tour.
I warned y'all that April was going to be full of live music, but I didn't know quite how much it would inspire and impact me. I also didn't anticipate seeing Bassnectar this month, but it was a type of energy I needed to be infused with more than anything.
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The next day I woke up and impulsively threw myself into a road trip to go see Bassnectar in Austin, TX. Six days before the show, I jumped on a last minute opportunity to drive through the night with a couple of friends to see our favorite artist.
You'll have to read my full post, On The Road Together to get a real taste of the experience! And, while you're at it, read Euphoria Found, my recap of Bassnectar's set and the message that it hit me with.
I crossed off another goal and began progress on my goal to visit three new states. Texas was pretty great, but I think I want to go back soon to get a better idea of what Austin is like!
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Another exciting event that happened in April was Beer & Comedy Night's 5 year anniversary show. I've been a huge fan of this local Atlanta event, and it's gotten to the point where I rarely miss a show.
I saw the anniversary show as the perfect opportunity to interview the hosts, Joe Pettis and Jeremy Mesi. They gladly agreed, and my post 5 Years of Beer & Comedy is one of the best I've done yet. Be sure to check it out!
As if I wasn't getting enough comedy, I also wen to a handful of 8-Bit Comedy Nights, another show hosted by Joe. It's every other Wednesday at Joystick Gamebar, and it's got the greatest nerdy vibes. Free comedy and 25 cent arcade games, I highly recommend it!
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Not long after that, I was already off to Louisiana for Jazz Fest, but not before hitting the annual SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta. Music, music and more music! Seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers for the first time was life-changing and I'm so excited for their new album to come out in June! Read Black Bandana, Sweet Louisiana and see for yourself what a great time New Orleans was.
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I could go on and on about all of the place I went in April and how much I loved each and every experience, but instead I hope to inspire you to go out and live your own! Check out a place you've never gone before, even in your own town. Strike up a conversation with a person you find interesting. Go forth and be friendly, kind, curious and excited about the world around you. Until then, I'll be doing the same.
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