Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Twenty Six + 30 Before 30

VINCENT CROCHET MINI DRESS KARINA GRIMALDI, lbd, little black dress, dc blogger

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VINCENT CROCHET MINI DRESS KARINA GRIMALDI, lbd, little black dress, dc blogger

VINCENT CROCHET MINI DRESS KARINA GRIMALDI, lbd, little black dress, dc blogger

VINCENT CROCHET MINI DRESS KARINA GRIMALDI, lbd, little black dress, dc blogger

VINCENT CROCHET MINI DRESS KARINA GRIMALDI, lbd, little black dress, dc blogger, birthday blog shoot

VINCENT CROCHET MINI DRESS KARINA GRIMALDI, lbd, little black dress, dc blogger

Dress: Karina Grimaldi via Refine Boutique | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (Similar) | Necklace: ℅ Taudrey | Lip: ℅ LANCÔME (LE VERMILLON) | Bracelet: Vintage | Nails: Essie ‘She’s Pampered’

So, today’s the fifth anniversary of my 21st birthday! I know, it’s hard to hang on to being a 21-year-old for so long, but I’m hanging in there 😉

Corny jokes aside, woohoo! I’m 26! I learned a lot in my 25th year of life. 25 was the year I finally felt comfortable being a grown-up, and a year where I was able to handle my business, accomplish my goals, and really I guess ~believe in myself~. Ok, this is getting real corny real fast. Is it too late now to say sorry?

Turning 26 also means 30 is gonna creep up on me sooner than I know it. I saw a bunch of blogs have a “25 before 25” type deal, but unfortunately I’m too old for that now. Whoops. So now, I present to you, 30 before 30. AKA, 30 things I wanna get done before I turn the big 3-0. I’ve got 4 years. Hold me accountable, y’all!

30 Before 30
  1. Learn how to swim (…this is SO embarrassing but nope, I really can’t swim)
  2. Perform on stage one more time while I’m still in decent dancing shape
  3. Go on a road trip with my girlfriends
  4. Learn how to cook 15 signature dishes
  5. Go to Paris
  6. Buy my first pair of designer shoes
  7. Host a TV segment
  8. Become a morning person
  9. Stick to a workout routine
  10. Travel to Africa (props 2 the motherland!)
  11. Run a 5K
  12. Volunteer 100 hours
  13. Start a YouTube channel
  14. Eat pizza…in Italy
  15. Buy a house/condo
  16. Read 52 books in 52 weeks
  17. Learn how to ice skate (nope, I really can’t do this either)
  18. Move to a new city
  19. Buy a stranger their coffee
  20. Adopt a dog
  21. Learn how to ballroom dance
  22. Sell my car, live life only using public transit
  23. Raise $1000+ for charity
  24. Go to a music festival in another country
  25. See the Northern Lights
  26. Learn how to ski or snowboard
  27. Host a dinner party
  28. Send someone a surprise in the mail
  29. Plan an epic 30th birthday party.
  30. See Beyonce in concert (THIS IS TOTALLY WORTHY OF BEING ON HERE #BEYHIVE)

Will blogging still be a thing on March 3, 2020? I’m not sure. But that’s when I hope to accomplish all of these goals! I’ll keep updating this post as I cross off items on this list. 

Photos by Lauren Joseph

Comments

  2. Abigail says

    Happy Birthday! I love that outfit and that’s an ambitious list. I have 11 years until I’m 30, this is inspiring I may make my own list. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your endeavors!

  3. Jenny says

    26 never looked so good!
    You look flawless, lady.
    And good luck with accomplishing all of your goals 🙂
    xoxo, Jenny

  8. The Kentucky Gent says

    Happy Birthday lady! Drink on me in Charleston for TBScon, better late than never, right?

    And if you need a partner in crime for that overseas music festival, I’m your guy.

  9. Maple Alps says

    Happy Birthday! What cute photos! Love the balloons 🙂 I also want to see the Northern Lights before I turn 30…;)

  10. Danielle Greco says

    Love this list! Beyonce in concert would be so amazing 🙂 . Love that dress btw, the cutout on the stomach is adorable. For sure eat pizza in Italy, it is SOOOO delicious!!! The best pizza we have had there is in southern Italy. Rome was ok… but the south know’s how to do a pizza! Great post Happy Bday
    Danielle Greco | AccordingtoD.com

  13. Jordyn says

    Happy Birthday gorgeous girl! I love all your goals to accomplish before thirty, you have a lot of travel involved which I love! Good luck accomplishing your thirty before thirty list <3

  20. Ashley says

    Happy birthday!! This is a fabulous list! Yes, Beyonce is totally worthy of the list!

    xo Ashley

  23. Amanda @ Truly Yours, A. says

    Happy birthday Alicia! This is such a great list; I would love to post one on my own blog. I don’t know how to swim either and I’m so nervous about learning. Moving to a new city would be amazing too!

    Xoxo,
    Amanda
    trulyyoursa.com

  24. Alison says

    Happy birthday! Awesome list, I hope you tick them all off over the next 4 years. I just turned 31 (eek!) and would love to see the Northern Lights or go to Paris too.

  25. Christine Martinez says

    Happy birthday doll! I hope you have a great one! Yes, 30 will creep up faster than you expect. I remember being 26…Now i’m like “Oh crap! I’m turning 30 in 5 months” (FREAKING OUT). I need a list like this though. You have some fun things to accomplish and enjoy. Seeing the Northern Lights is definitely on my list. 🙂

  27. Sayantini Bhattacharya says

    Happy birthday, gorgeous! You look stunning in that black dress. Although I have plenty of time before I hit 30 but would love to accomplish those 30 things you have listed here.
    P.S.- I do not know how to swim 😉

  30. Erica Nicole says

    I’m a little late to the game on reading this but I’m OBVIOUSLY binge-blogging haha.
    1. LOVE your outfit!
    2. Have you done anything on your list yet??
    (I know Bey was in DC recently? Or at least I think?) I hope you got to see her. Apparently she was INCREDIBLE! Speaking of, please tell me you’ve seen Lemonade?

    – Erica Nicole | http://www.aimingforaugust.com

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