Hello, my bucket list, friends! Just like a lot of people, I enjoy setting goals at the beginning of each year. However, before I can get to this year’s goals, I want to review how I did with my 2023 goals so let’s get to it!
My 2023 goals!
1. Cross 10 items off of my bucket list – No, I crossed off 7.
2. Go on a cruise – nope
3. Visit a state that I have never been to before – yes, I went to Connecticut
4. Get my voice acting website set up – yeah, I set one up, but I didn’t do anything with it.
5. Do at least five paid voice-over jobs – no
6. Read 50 books – yes!
7. Stretch regularly – nope
8. Stop over spending – nope
9. Read the Bible regularly – I did this off and on but not as consistently as I would have liked but more than I have done in previous years.
10. Attend church regularly – yes! I did this and I’m really happy about that.
11. Go camping – nope
12. spend lots of time with family and friends – yes, I did spend a good amount of time with family and friends this year, but there is always room for improvement.
13. Cook more microwave less – Ha Ha no
14. Write and post 20 short stories – nope
15. Do arts and crafts at least one a month – I’m not sure, but probably
16. Ride a carousel I’ve never ridden before – yes, in Connecticut
17. Make 20 or more Instagram reels – yes!
18. Go to an amusement park. I’ve never been to before -.nope
19. Apply for reality TV and game shows – nope
20. Go to the movies three or more times. Yes! I got to see some great movies this year !
Ok, now let’s move on to this year’s goals!
2024 goals !
1. Cross ten items off of my bucket list
2. Read 100 books
3. Improve my credit score
4. Go to a concert
5. Do 5 paid voice acting jobs
6. Go to a state that I have never been to before
7. Add 10 or more items to my bucket list
8. keep a journal
9. Go to a in person art or writing class
10. get another tattoo
11. Get a good score on my summer bucket list game
12. Go to an amusement park that I have never been to before
13. have at least 1000 dollars in saving by the end of the year
14. make 50 reels on Instagram
15. Get at list one toy I had as a kid
16. go see at least three movies
17. Go thrift shopping in a different state
I couldn’t think of 20 goals for this year so we are going to stick with 17.
Hello, my bucket list, friends! Well, here we are at the end of another year! This year was a reminder of how blessed I am. Even in the hard times, God’s blessings stood strong. As with every year, I made progress in some areas, and I had setbacks in others. However, I would say that this year was overall good. I’ve highlighted some of my biggest moments of the year below. I hope you all had overall good years as well.
The not so great moments – I decided to start with this category to get it out of the way so I can focus on all the positive things for the rest of the post!
My dad had a heart attack – I don’t think I wrote about this in my blog, but in May, my dad had a heart attack. It was a very scary thing, and I’m incredibly thankful to God for being with my family and helping us all through this difficult time.
My unstable job situation – At the beginning of this year, I was working at a health food store. Early on in the year, I found out that the store would be closing. I went on a job search, and I was hired at a store that sells houseplants. During the summer, I got the news that the store would be closing. I was not happy that I had to go on another job hunt. Even though it was stressful, I ended up getting hired at Walgreens in August, and I have been working there since then. Job hunting is very stressful, but I’m thankful that I have a stable job now.
My emergency surgery – While I was unemployed after losing my job at the plant store, I ended up having surgery after going to ER because I was in awful pain. It turned out that I had a grapefruit sized ovarian cyst that had twisted. I had to have it removed right away, and I was very scared because I had never ben put under before. My surgery ended up being successful, and I was able to go home soon after it was finished. I’m very thankful that my surgery went well.
Bucket list items that I crossed off – I crossed some more bucket list items off this year! I’m happy with the items that crossed off, and I’m excited to see which items I will cross off in 2024.
#265 visit the Pez factory – This was a very fun item to cross off! I highly recommend exploring this place if you get the chance.
#15 Go to Las Vegas – I finally went to Las Vegas! I went with my mom and my friend it was a great trip!
#272 – Eat at the Amy’s drive through restaurant – This item was crossed off by surprise! I did not know that they had this restaurant at the airport we were going to. I was very excited when I saw it.
#306 Eat cake from a vending machine – I crossed this item off while I was in Las Vegas it was a very simple item to cross off but I enjoyed it!
#301 Tie Dye a plush animal – I got little build a bear craft kit online to cross this item off.
#295 take a typing test – I enjoyed crossing this item off more than I thought I would. I was very proud of myself for improving my score until I got one that I was happy with.
#257 Read 50 books in a year – I just recently crossed this item off it was a challenge but I’m so happy I did it!
Travel and day trips – I went on my fair share of adventures this year, including some bucket list locations. I also went on some fun day trips, including going to the Jelly Belly factory on my birthday.
Day trip to Point point Lobos – This was a fun day trip that I went on early this year. It was a very beautiful place.
Vacation to Connecticut – This trip was so much fun! I loved exploring this beautiful state and going to the zoo
Road trip to Oxnard – We went to Oxnard to see the Dallas Cowboys at their training camp. On the way we stopped at a zoo. We also spent time in Santa Barbra.
Idaho – I went to visit family here but we also went on a day trip to a hot spring. I also got to do some thrift shopping while I was there as well.
Jelly Belly factory – I had been here once before but it was a long time ago so I decided to go on my birthday.
Movies I saw in theaters – I enjoyed watching some movies in theaters this year. Here is a list of what I saw!
80 for Brady- This movie was a great one to start the year with. This is a fun movie about friendship and adventure. It definitely has a bucket list feeling to it. I would love to watch this movie again.
The sound of freedom – This was a different kind of movie than I would usually go see, but it was a good one, sad but good and powerful.
The journey to Bethlehem- This was a really good movie the music was so much fun!
Wonka- I saw this movie on Christmas day it was even better than I was expecting it to be.
Hobbies – I made time to enjoy some of my favorite things this year!
Art and crafts – I did a good amount of art and craft kits as well as digital art this year. You can see some of my art in my Red Bubble store.
Thrift shopping- I did a lot of thrift shopping this year my favorite thing that I got was Courtney the American Girl doll.
Toy collecting- I expanded my toy collection a lot this year. I love collecting many different kinds of toys but I think Barbie dolls are my favorite and I got a bunch of them this year.
Other highlights- Here are some more things that I enjoyed this year!
Alice Cooper’s new album – I love Alice Cooper’s new album called road. I listened to it a lot this year.
Winning an American Girl doll as a raffle prize – This was so exciting this was the second time that this happened!
Spending time with some great people- I loved getting to see some great people this year and meet new people as well.
Thank you for reading about my highlights for 2023 ! – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list, friends! On Saturday, I got this super cute Barbie color reveal purse at Target. It doesn’t come with a doll but with a pet. I had never seen these before, and I didn’t find it in the toy section but in the Christmas section. It was with a bunch of other small items that I think were meant to be put in a stocking. This toy was different from the cutie reveal toys that I’m used to since it did not come with a doll, and the main part of it was a purse that you put together. With all that being said, I really like this toy. I loved how it came with charms to attach to the purse. Of course, the bear that came with it was super cute. I recommend getting this toy if you see it.
Thanks for reading this toy review. – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list friends and happy first day of December/ blogmas ! I was excited to open up the first door on my advent calendar today. I got this cute snowman advent calendar from work. It is just a simple chocolate one, but I really like the picture on the front. I am excited to share all my Christmas fun with you ! If you have any suggestions for blogmas posts, please let me know in the comments! Happy December ❤️
Thanks for reading day one of blogmas 2023 – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list, friends! Somehow, it is the end of another month. Honestly, this month seems kind of blurry. It’s a good thing I took lots of pictures to remind me. However, I do remember doing lots and lots of shopping. With all that being said, let’s jump into the things I loved in November 2023!
Shopping at work – I got so many amazing things at work this month. Especially Christmas themed items! ( You can read about it HERE , HERE, and HERE )
Savers – I got to go to Savers this month. I got some fun items, including books and Barbie dolls . ( You can read about it HERE )
My favorite local thrift store – This store has been a big help with a bucket list item that I’m currently working on because they have a lot of low-cost books. I also got other items during my thrift shopping adventures . ( You can read about it HERE and HERE and HERE )
Marshmallow hot cocoa popcorn – I did a fun food review this month ! ( You can read it HERE )
Going to the movies – I went to the movies and I saw the Journey to Bethlehem it was an amazing movie! ( You can read about it HERE )
Fit Bit – I didn’t write a blog post about this, but I started wearing a fit bit watch, and I love it! If you have a fit bit, let’s be friends on the app !
Art kit fun – I did two painting art kits this month. (You can read about it HERE and HERE )
Dollar Tree shopping – I got to go shopping at the Dollar Tree this month. ( You can read about it HERE )
A visit to a local bookstore – I got three books at a local bookstore this month. (You can read about it HERE )
Thank you for reading about the things I loved in November 2023 – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list friends! well, we just said goodbye to another month and I’m pretty sure that before we know it we will be saying Goodbye to 2023. However it is time to look back on the things I loved in October 2023!
Getting another American Girl doll – I got an American Girl that I had been wanting at my favorite local thrift store. ( You can read about it HERE )
Crossing another item off of my bucket list – I haven’t crossed that many items off my list this year but I’m happy to say I crossed one of this month by taking a typing test. ( You can read about it HERE )
Buying Christmas items in stores – I love Christmas time and Christmas themed items and I’m happy to say that I got a few Christmas items this month. ( You can read about it HERE and HERE )
Barbie pop reveal toy – I got a really cool Barbie doll this month and I enjoyed doing a review about it. ( You can read my review HERE )
Snackles toy review – I had fun doing this toy review this month. ( You can read about it HERE )
Thrift shopping – I went to my favorite local thrift store twice this month. ( You can Read about it HERE and HERE.
Getting to see my amazing friend ! ( You can read about it HERE and HERE )
having fun with Play-Doh – I also did a review on some Play-Doh sets this month. (You can read it HERE)
Thank You for reading about the things I loved in October 2023! Have a wonderful November! – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list friends! Somehow it is October. I really feel like the older I get the faster time goes by. I’m always being amazed by the passage of time. However, this blog post is not about me feeling old it is about the things I loved in September 2023 so let’s get to it!
Things I love September 2023
Going shopping on my breaks at work -I love my job and one of the things I love about it is that I can go shopping on my breaks with my employee discount. ( You can read about it HERE)
Ending the month on a road trip – I ended the month of September while I was on vacation, and that is a good way to end a month! ( You can read about it HERE)
Lama art kit – One of the things I bought during my lunch break was a lama art kit! I had fun painting the lamas. ( You can read about it HERE)
Making my I don’t like fall playlist – I don’t like fall time, so I made a playlist to cope. ( You can read about it HERE)
Barbie color reveal – I got a really cool Barbie color reveal doll from a new series!( You can read about it HERE)
Shopping at Savers – I got to go shopping at one of my favorite thrift stores this month, and I got a new bead kit, among other things. ( You can read about it HERE)
Shopping at Target – I got to go to Target, where I got my new Barbie color reveal doll and other fun items ( You can read about it HERE)
decoupage art kit – I had fun doing a decoupage art kit that I got at the Goodwill ( You can read about it HERE)
Trying and reviewing Coca-Cola y3000 – I love doing drink reviews, and I’m glad I got to do one this month! ( You can read about it HERE)
Spending time with family – I enjoyed spending time with my family this month.
Thank you for reading about the things I loved in September 2023 – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list, friends! I’m excited to tell you about the second part of my Las Vegas vacation. In this post, I will talk about another bucket list item I crossed off. Our last full day in Las Vegas was packed full of adventure, and I can’t wait to tell you about it, so let’s get to it!
July 19th – On this day, we also had a lot of things planned. We started off the day by going to get tickets for the America’s Got Talent show later that night. Due to some confusion, it took longer than we thought it would. However, we ended up getting our tickets and getting on a tour bus. The tour bus dropped us off at the Mob Museum. It is an very interesting place, and I even bought the picture they took of us doing a line up. After the Mob museum, our next activity was the Madame Tussauds wax museum but of course on the way to the museum I had to stop and do some more souvenir shopping. I had been to the wax museum in New York years ago, but this was my first time at this location. I did enjoy taking pictures here, but honestly, I liked the selfie museum more. However I was happy that we went and checked it out. After that we went had lunch before doing our next activity. Our lunch was really good. The pasta I had was wonderful. Our next adventure was a very popular Las Vegas attraction, the gondola rides. We did the indoor ride because it was very hot outside but outdoor rides are also offered. I did enjoy this ride it was an relaxing experience. After that, I had a mission to cross use a cake vending machine off my bucket list. However, we did make a stop at this cute bath store where I got a soap that had a unicorn toy in it. Then, after that, we went back to where I had seen one of the vending machines the day before. I was so happy to cross another item off of my bucket list! When we went back to the hotel, my mom and I road the roller coaster that went around the outside of our hotel. It was a crazy ride prefect for thrill seekers. Then we all got ready for one last night in Las Vegas! The big highlight of our night was going to see the America’s got Talent show. The show was a lot of fun. It had a wide variety of acts, and I highly recommend going to see it. After the show, we went to the sky pod at the Strat, which is an amazing observation tower. The views from here were the best of the whole trip! I also got some amazing pictures from here. After the Sky Pod, we went to a store where I got some stickers and other items before we went back to our hotel.
July 20th – On this day, we woke up early to fly home. I did not want to go home. I was hoping our flight would get delayed, so we would have another day in Las Vegas. That did not happen, but at the airport while I was waiting for my Starbucks order, I went to a store nearby and got some more souvenirs to help me remember this wonderful Las Vegas vacation.
Thanks for reading about the second part of my Las Vegas Vacation! – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list, friends! I am here with another catch-up post. This summer has been full of my favorite things and I’ve been busy enjoying my favorite season. I have recently gotten back from a vacation, but before I tell you about that, I’m going to talk about the fun things that I did before my vacation started. Without any more delay, let’s get to it.
July 8th – The day before, my friend picked me up from work and we had a sleepover. I did not have work today, so my friend and I had the whole day together. We went to Savers to do some thrift shopping. I got coffee before getting in line. The store was not open yet, and people were lining up. I found a few things on this thrift shopping trip, including an American Girl book and a bag of hair accessories. After thrift shopping, we went to Olive Garden for lunch. Some other highlights of the day included going swimming, going on a walk, and marking ice-cream crafts with a craft kit that I had gotten at Target when I did my summer shopping spree in June. This was a really great summer day, and I’m very thankful that I got to go swimming again.
July 9th – On this day, I worked the morning shift. Before my friend dropped me off at work, we made a stop at Starbucks. Later that day after work I went on a walk and I saw my favorite ponies.
July 10th – The highlights of this day were getting an iced coffee and going to Safeway, where I got my favorite fruit snacks that come with trading cards. I also got juice that comes with a toy.
July 11th – On this day, I went to the mall where I got a wonderful massage, and I also got a smoothie and a pretzel at Jamba. I really needed a massage, and I was very happy that I finally got one.
July 12th – Today, I got Starbucks, and I also took pictures of my cat Cooper enjoying the summertime.
July 13th – Today My friend and I spent the day together. We did a few things on this day, but the highlight for me was going to yogurt land! At yogurt land, they had special spoons for summer that had sunglasses at the top. We also went to a park and took some pictures, I got Starbucks twice, and I got a cute Paw Patrol treasure chest at CVS. It was a fun summer day
July 14th – On this day, I got Starbucks and went to the park, and that is pretty much all I have to say about this day.
July 15th – On this day, my major highlight was that I went shopping at my favorite local thrift store. I got lots of fun things, including art supplies and Barbie dolls.
July 16th – On this day, I went to the Candy store and got bubble gum cigarettes and a mineral water .
Thanks for reading about some of my summer highlights! – Christina Epperly
Hello, my bucket list, friends! I am still trying to get caught up with my blog posts! I’ve had some fun days in July, including celebrating July 4th. I can’t wait to tell you all about my adventures during the first 7 days of July, so let’s get to it.
July 1st – On this day, I worked the opening shift. before my shift, my dad and I went on some errands, including going to Trader Joes, where I got some cucumber melon mints. After that, my dad dropped me off near my work. My plan was to go to my favorite local thrift store before my shift. However, it turned out that the thrift store was closed for the July 4th weekend, so I decided to go to the toy store instead. At the toy store, I got some fun items, including a craft kit and stickers. I also got this fun wooden toy that looks like an ice-cream sundae. After the toy store, I walked to the coffee shop, and then I went to work. After work, I went to Starbucks, the park, and Safeway. At Safeway, I got a Hot Wheels car and two juice drinks that come with toys. At home that day, I did some of a word search that was in the American Girl book that I got at a Goodwill in Connecticut, and that was my first day of July 2023.
July 2nd – This day, I worked the closing shift. I started my day off by getting coffee and going to church. After church, I went home for a while, and I tried a new coke flavor. ( I will do post reviewing it) I left early for work, and I went to Starbucks, the park, and the candy store before starting my shift. At the candy store, I got some bubblegum cigarettes they have become my favorite kind of bubble gum, and those were my highlights for the day.
July 3rd – Today was another work day, but I worked the morning shift. My biggest highlight of the day was getting a Pez dispenser at Walgreens.
July 4th – I had this day off, and I was very excited to celebrate Independence Day. I dressed up for the day, but I wanted to get some more things, including necklaces. I went to a local party supply store where I got some fun things such as necklaces and buttons. I also got a new TY Beanie Baby. There was also a trip to Starbucks and the park before going back home and then leaving again. We went to a local baseball stadium to celebrate the 4th. We got some good food and watched a movie before watching the fireworks show. My favorite food I got there was a pretzel. The fireworks were awesome!! Plus, we were sitting in a really good spot . It was a really good show and a really good 4th of July.
July 5th – Today’s highlight was getting Starbucks oh and I also joined Threads!
July 6th – I will make this simple. Today’s highlights were getting Panera Bread and eating it in the park and then going to the candy store to get more bubble gum cigarettes.
July 7th – After work, my friend picked me up, and we went to Walmart. I got some bath bombs and Barbie blind bag toys. It was the start of another great sleepover!
Thanks for reading about some of my July fun! – Christina Epperly
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