10 things I want to do before 20

I am officially on the cusp of adulthood, having recently turned 19. And I was sat thinking about all the things I have done in the year, only to realise other than starting uni and moving away from home for studies, I hadn't done much.

So this year I am making a bucket list of sorts, filled with all the things I aim to do before July 2020.

1. Go on a friends holiday.

I have seen tonnes of my old classmates spending weeks away abroad together and I have always wanted to go on a trip like that with my friends, and I'm hoping next summer me and my mates will be able to go together. as I feel its a sort of rite of passage, being able to go on a big holiday without your family, exploring another country with your friends.

2. Travel across the UK to visit my mates at their unis. 

I should have done this last year but I had a pretty strict regime of going home every other weekend at my parent's request. This year I am planning on getting a job and using my free weekends to see my friends, so they don't forget about how cool I am.

3. Go to a festival. 

This seems like a quintessential part of being a teen / young adult. and having more strict parents, going away for a weekend of music and unrestricted activities was never on the table, even if I had friends going. But there are many kinds of festivals, and I plan on going to one or many. I would love to make my way to something like Glastonbury to see a range of different and amazing artists I may not be able to see in a dedicated concert.

4. Dye my hair. 

Ever since I started watching youtube at 11, I have wanted to dye my hair an assortment of bright colours. Every summer I brought up the topic with my mum and every summer I was told not to be silly. I was always confused as to why during summer my friends got to dye their hair (even if it was just the ends) and I was told no. But now I am almost 20 I will take matters into my own hands as it is my hair. Granted I won't dye it bright pink just yet as I don't like attracting attention to myself, but maybe a dye it a plum shade over my natural colour so it would have a tint in the light.

5. Do pottery. 

As a creative person, I have the drive to try new art mediums. I love creating items, whether that be a cute dress made from scratch or a blanket knitted over the course of weeks. So pottery is the next medium for me. My goal is to make a cute little dining set, a mug, plate and bowl. I have always found the art of moulding clay so fascinating and beautiful and I just want to try it.

6. Buy a luxury item. 

This year is my saving year. I have never had the money to go into a luxury store and just buy something, window shopping is the only kind of shopping I did in House of Fraser or the new Michael Kors shop in my city centre. But this year I want to save for a timeless item from Chanel or Dior or Louis Vuitton. my ideal would be to get a pair of Louboutins for very special occasions since I don't wear heels on the regular anyway.

7. Start a magazine. 

This is going to happen anyway, but I have always had an interest in having a little publication of my own and this year I will put it into action.

8. Find love. 

Perhaps have a tragically beautiful love story of a relationship. I've always had a crush going but I never pursued anything, but this year I want to let myself experience life, and relationships are a part of it I am yet to dip my toe into. 

9. Go to a concert. 

Last year I had wanted to see BTS but I couldn't afford a ticket and family matters meant I couldn't go even if I could afford it. But next time I will go, I am willing it into existence.

10. Learn a new language. 

Last year I attempted with Korean but I feel like I should start with something a little closer to home like Spanish or Italian. Either way, I will be redownloading Duolingo.

Honourable mentions:

Getting piercings. I have never had my ears pierced, mainly because my mum was never inclined to get them done for me when I was younger and I'm not a fan of having needles in me. and I know its a temporary pain for a life of cute earrings, but maybe next year.

Getting a tattoo. this has been something I have wanted to do for a while but I am a sissy and don't like needles and I think before I get to this I need to establish an agreement with my parents as I know they are very judgemental of tattoos and I'm a bit of a people pleaser and don't want to upset them.