35 for 35

I couldn’t believe this was happening to me. I was becoming one of those people who start feeling down as their birthday approaches. This was happening to me, me who looked forward to 30, me who often utters the words, “I can’t wait to turn 40!” because my friends over 40 are so fabulous and fierce.

Yet as I saw 35 in the horizon I started to feel sad, even a little scared. Is this it? I asked myself. Is this all I will ever become? Are my best years behind me?

But then my hard-won confidence and past accomplishments put an end to that pity party. I wrote myself instructions on How to Turn 35 and now I’m taking my own advice.

As I turn 35 I will laugh, I will dance, and I will dream as I did as a girl.

So today I will bring back an old tradition. I’ve created a list of 35 things I want to do while I’m 35.

But, first, I want to tell you about a deal I’m offering this month in honor of my birthday.

I am offering 35-minute consultations via Skype for only $35. If you have a specific matter regarding blogging, writing, or building a personal brand or business that you’d like to discuss with me, this is the perfect deal for you. You can purchase your session here, then email me so we can schedule our session. It’s my birthday, but I wanted to give you a gift.

Now here’s my list of goals for this next year of my life:

1. Have a fabulous See Jane Write 5th anniversary party

2. Go to New Orleans with my husband.

3. See Beyonce in concert — again.

4. Make six figures in my business.

5. Pay off my credit card debt.

6. Buy a new car.

7. Write a book or at least start on one.

8. See my byline in Essence.

9. See my byline in Bust.

10. Write for Hello Giggles.

11. Write for For Harriet.