We’re half way through the year already and so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the goals I set myself for 2024. At the beginning of the year I wrote a list of things I would like to accomplish this year, no stress. I wanted my goals to feel attainable, to encourage myself to get out more, to be more creative and work on my physical and mental health without getting too overwhelmed.

Having bought our first doer-upper house last year, I also have a long list of house goals, but that is a post in its own right, so for now here’s my personal 2024 Bucketlist and what I’ve accomplished so far: 

• Go camping with Luis and Maya
• Get The Orchid Creative (my creative side hustle) more established and ready to sell things for Christmas.
• Get a new Tattoo
• Have a holiday in the Peak District
• A coastal mini-getaway
• Read at least 30 books (managed 17 books + one almost finished audiobook)
• Go to at least 4 concerts/shows  (Saw Half A Penny and A Sixpence)
• Start dance classes with Luis
• Start therapy 
• Start an exercise class
• Begin learning Portuguese
• Make the most of our Joint National Trust membership – aim for 10 trips together (managed about 7 which I’m happy enough with):    1. Fountains Abbey   2. Wentworth Chapel Gardens   3. Crook Hall    4. Crook Hall   5. Gibside   6. Gibside   7.   8.   9.   10. 

If you had to pick only one item on your bucket list to complete this year – which would it be? Do let me know in the comments down below; I’d love to know!