The Notorious E.F.P 26 on 26

1.       Step foot in two new states:

 I want to be able to say one day that I have visited all United States. So far I’ve step foot in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.  39 left so the goal this year is to set foot in two new states.

Tennessee 

  

2.        Run 20 miles a month in the outdoors (Goal given by Luis and Jesus):

This goal was given by Jesus and Luis and the objective is to run a total of 20 miles a month for the entire 2017 year. That is a total of 240 miles a year. I am up for that challenge.

January: Ran a total of 20.8 miles

February: Ran a total of 26.5 miles

    

3.       Visit two new Major League Baseball stadiums:

Another goal in my bucket list is to visit all 30 baseball stadiums. So far I’ve been to Petco Park (San Diego), Oakland Coliseum (A’s), Dodger Stadium (Dodgers), Angels Stadium (Angels), Nationals Park (Nationals), Yankee Stadium (Yankees), AT&T park (Giants). So far 7/30 have been completed.

4.       No drinking soda for 2 months:

I was discussing the concept and 25 on 25 to my parents before writing the list and I asked my parents what I should try to do and they said I should stop drinking soda for a few months. So I am challenging to avoid soda. I’ve tried it before and I have caffeine withdrawals after one week so I’ll have to do some research drink alternatives such as coffee or green tea.

5.       Attend Coachella for the Trifecta:

I’ve gone to Coachella these past two years and every time I have gone; I’ve never been disappointed. This year will be the third year I go and if I complete this goal, I will most likely retire from Coachella. J

6.       Run a total of 4 5k sponsored events and at least beat my personal best of 38:45 at least once:

Last year I completed a total of 3 5k sponsored events. I was able to obtain a personal best in April which was 41:45 although many of you will probably laugh and say that’s a weak personal best I am proud of it. This year I want to beat and hopefully get to the 35min mark.

Update: 1/22 Pasadena 5k 40:13 minutes

7.       Hang out with Jesus and Luis once a month in 2017.

During 2016 I was off the grid with these guy who have been my friends since grade school. All of us are at very different stages in life so we all challenged ourselves to have a bro’s night out at least once a month in 2017.

Update January 21, Sushi, and Gelato (Luis had coffee)
Update February 4, Sushi
Update March 3-5 Las Vegas 

8.       Buy a new car

Buying a new car would be like turning the page and closing a chapter in my life. I am not someone who really cares about the car people drive. Perhaps it’s because I’ve always known that having a new car doesn’t truly mean anything, other than being in debt and owing more than their actual net worth. However, I do need a new car to take me from point A to point B.

9.       Party in Las Vegas:

So during 2016, I broke a streak of 6 years! I had been to Las Vegas at least once during the past 6 years. To be honest I am not disappointed because I was over it during this time. However, for 2017 I want to go back and party like there’s no tomorrow! I am still 26, not married and young.

 Update: I was in Las Vegas for Smokey's Bachelor party in March, I will say this I am not that party animal that I was before but Las Vegas did not disappoint. First ever guys trip and it was a success.  

10.   Off Social Media for an entire month:

My goal is to stay off social media for a month and figure out which experiences I wish to share with my friends privately, and which ones I want to keep with myself. Truly, I need to experience some things privately, without sharing them with everyone. Who really cares about my day at the Dodger game? Or what I ate for lunch.

11.    Learn to play the guitar.

This was a goal I had on my 25 on 25. First step, purchase a guitar. I hope I can learn a few songs before the end of 2017.

12.   Read 100 Books!

This for me is a yearly goal no matter what! I work with kids so this goal is also great because I read a lot of children’s book. It doesn’t matter what type of book as long as I can provide a list of 100 books! Since my friends say that I didn’t read that many but I am sure I did.

13.   50% attendance rate at LA Fitness the Entire Year

So the LA Fitness app on the iPhone has this cool thing that tracks the times you check in (by scanning your barcode) and then calculates an attendance rate. For example, if you go the gym 14 out of the 31 days in March then that’s a 45% rate. My goal is to be at 50% each month in 2017. I was able to accomplish that twice in 2016.

1. January has been accomplished 71% attendance rate
2. February has been accomplished with a 53% attendance rate

14.   Travel to a different country

I told myself that once I visited the east coast it was time to travel to a different country, I am still haven’t decided on a destination but I will need to use my passport! Mexico (beach city), Canada (Toronto), London?

15.   Podcast Startup

It’s been a lot of talk, a lot of ideas but no action, expect to see the P&J Project on ITunes.

16.   Go to an NBA, NHL, NFL game!

I need to see all 4 American sports live!

Update: Memphis Grizzles vs Los Angeles Clippers @ The Fed Ex Forum (Memphis)

17.   Go on two dates!

Goal given by Jesus and Luis

  

18.   L.A.T.E revival and visit historical landmarks:

I love writing, I love history! My blog was shared by some popular bloggers I need to do it again!

19.   Volunteer or Donate somewhere!

Might sound like a cliché or something that everyone says but I truly want to volunteer somewhere and help a cause.

20.   No McDonalds for 6 months!

Including hazel nut ice coffees in the morning!

21.   Go on a family trip with parents!

2 years ago, I took my parents to San Diego and although they had been they never had seen the hidden gems such as Phil’s BBQ or La Jolla, or old town SD. This year, I want to take my parents to San Francisco!

22.    Wine Tasting, Brewery, Ice Bar, and bottle service adventure!

Social adult adventures never hurt!

23.   Go on 10 Hikes!

I didn’t have the chance to go on that many hikes last year but I need to do that this year!

24.    Try a fitness class at least twice this year!

I usually enjoy working out by myself but I think sometimes working out in a class environment you become more mindful of your own health

25.  Go to church at least 6 times this year!

Last year, I told myself I would go once a month. Realistically, I know I can't do this every month but I want to go at least 6 times a year the more the better.

26. Attend two concerts
I love music, I need to continue seeing live music!