27 for 27

So I decided to completely steal this idea from a fellow blogger, Liz at Random thoughts of a Lutheran Geek.  Anyway, I turned 27 yesterday and figure this would be a good way to take stock in who I am now and what I want going forward.  I originally meant to turn this out on my b-day, but I guess I got carried away with birthday fun.  So here's 27 mini-goals to try to complete while 27.  Or simply stated 27 for 27.

1. Run a Marathon (yes, this was already a goal, but I think I can still include it)
2. Run a 5K in less than 30 minutes (same here)
3. Be so bold as to wear that little sports bra top when running (yes - the mid-drift baring one), this might require stronger adherence to the #plankaday plan.  
4. Do #plankaday plan
5. Do at least one quality recipe post per month
6. Post 4 times per month
7. Increase blog subscribers to 100; I'm currently at (about) 54.  
8. If Goal 7 is complete, create facebook fan page
9. Not become a complete narcissist in doing 7 and 8.  
10. Finally be able to play Canon in D on Piano straight through with minimal mistakes.  I'm great for about half-way, but I never put the time in to complete the piece.  
11. Re-Learn to listenable quality two flute pieces from the "classics" book
12. Make use of my china tea set from my grandma with friends over for real tea
13. Make use of my other china set with friends over for "real" dinner party
14. Fix whatever is going wrong with my disqus comment system thing
15. Be able to solve a Rubik's Cube
16. Finish Online math course to refresh math knowledge I "should" have learned
17. Find at least one sustainable farmer in which to purchase meat from 
18. Research and try out a CSA
19. Make something with Quinoa
20. Eat Kale (as I feel it's getting to be lame that I haven't yet tried this stuff to my knowledge)
21. Bake a Pie with real crust
22. Host some sort of food competition (via the blog or a perhaps a casual cooking competition)
23. Get this garage sale (round two) take care of. 
24. De-clutter my life (i.e. I have to much crap!)
25. Knit a gift
26. Read Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love, and Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations.
27. Obtain a more stable job/school situation

 So, that last one will be the killer, if I don't die during the marathon.  I made a pretty drastic career move almost two years ago, and it's come with some instability.  I would like to find myself in a position, in the not so distance future, where I am happy with my job, but feel comfortable with my finances too... don't we all?!  Well, at least I'm trying.

On turning 27, it feels about right.  This past year has been one of dramatic change, and renewed sanity.  I am hoping the next one is one of strength and stability.