juneairThe Goal
This is a slightly adjusted version of the list I made last summer of things I want to include in my life. When I know what my goal is, it’s easier to start taking small steps towards it.
1. Sunshine
2. Living in the Netherlands (I know, it’s a bit contradictory with number one… haha)
3. Having a small yard where I can spend time and living in a brick/stone house
4. Doing something new on a weekly basis
5. Buying from small shops and farmers’ markets
6. Always having a bottle of wine at home
7. Following what’s happening in the neighbourhood and participating
8. Doing volunteer work with a theme that’s important to me
9. Finding creative outlets
10. Speaking fluent Dutch
11. Having children and raising them bi/trilingual
12. Cherishing my childhood memories and passing them on to my own kids
13. Having enough income to be able to save 10% of it
14. Travelling to see different ways of living
15. Going on an interrail with my boyfriend
16. Being able to do things I enjoy on a whim
17. Inviting friends over at least once a month
18. Having a blog and updating it regularly
19. Having a job in event production that suits my special skills
20. Owning 3 sets of matching, fitting, beautiful lingerie
21. Getting a manicure on a regular basis
22. Splurging on luxuries every now and then (weekend getaways, spas, dinners)
23. Being active in a club
24. Buying organic & local food more than 50% of my consumption
25. Finding simple ways of living (hiking, nature)
26. Taking dance lessons
27. Finding a form of exercise I like
28. Having fresh flowers in the apartment and changing them weekly
29. Having a working, comfortable bike and using it to get to places
30. Having a unique home that combines items from Holland, Finland and abroad
31. Cooking every night and having family time
32. Having a beautiful, clean, fresh bedroom
33. Recycling
34. Having a few chickens in the garden
35. Spending less money on materia and more on experiences
36. Having a beautiful tattoo (or several) that depicts me
37. Living in a lush neighbourhood
38. Wearing more skirts and dresses
39. Going to a zoo/amusement park once a year
40. Travelling to a new place once a year
41. Having paid off my student loan
42. Only buying what I need or love
43. Having a Finnish au pair for my children
44. Having close friends/group of friends to gossip, go to plays, cook and enjoy wine with
45. Seeing my family on a regular basis
46. Living close to water, preferably a river
47. Having something enjoyable to do every day
48. Always looking my best
49. Having a dog
50. Having a beautiful front door 3 weeks ago

























