make the most of (the rest of) my twenties

So I realize that I have not updated this goal in a while so to that end….here goes
Alot has been going on lately some great some not so great but living through these things is def. livening up the 20s.
1) I have booked my trip to Ecuador (which I have not been to in 12 years) and I have convinced my travelling companion to go to the Galapagos Islands as well. Exciting yet scary, Im worried I won’t blend in with the family with all my “Western Ways” but Im excited to see them.
2) I am now a fiancee. I am so happy to be with him and so look forward to our shared lives together. The proposal was grand, flowers, candles, a serenade. One of the most thoughtful acts of love in my lifetime. At the same time our families, though mine in particular, are not altogether happy. Sigh. Im scared about how our future wedding will go.
3) I have been to another conference in Montreal and one in Banff.
4) I have given myself the gift of time, to be with my hobbies and have a greater work life balance. I have started running, woodworking and have caught up on my poetry book.
I didnt realize I had experienced so much…..

So, I m trying something new while trying to cope with the scholastic onslaught!! I met a photographer and agreed to trade modeling time for her art project in exchange for free digital portraits. A truly neat experience, a relaxing photo shoot in her sunroom, and a great gift for my partner.I look at them and I can’t believe its me…it was neat to step out of the bubble,...thats all for now… gonna keep on keeping on….

So I am finally seeing clients for real, since I have made it through the crazy graduate work that is needed to get to this point I really thought that this accomplishment can def. be thought of as making the most of my 20s. Also I have still managed to maintain a social life (though somewhat restricted recently)and I have discovered hot yoga! (though I have to give it up for winter due to sinusitis)Also me and Z are celebrating our 4 yrs. tommorow and with him I always tend to live more. We are trying out a Norwegian style spa with hot and cold baths for the event. Since I am doing new things and not letting myself get overwhelmed by work I think this is living my 20s well

So as part of this goal..i have been trying to balance work and social life more, so im on my work but also i went dancing and out to dinner!. I took my family out for my mom’s bday…was delicious..and invited a new friend out to a movie…I think this was esp brave b/c i have been trying harder lately to issue more social invitations instead of just accepting :) also had a lovely time for my bf bday..now if i got the scholarship i will be set for the next few years and my work for the rest of my 20s will be decided!..fingers crossed

Went to my first latin dance lesson this past weekend, I consider that part of this goal. It was so fun and the instructor said I was a “natural”. I cant’ wait to do this again – so I am trying new things, maybe not as stuck in my ways as I thought :)

Im not sure if this means going out to the max?? or just doing things i want to do?? or doing things I’m scared of doing? or maybe a bit of it all…must think more about this