What’s good, everyone? In light of my 24th birthday coming up, I’ve decided to share with you 24 things I’ve managed to do before turning 24. Some of these are in my mind, pretty impressive, while others are just weird, disappointing, and strange. Regardless, I wanted to share my list because I had a fuck ton of fun making it. So here goes: 24 things I did before my 24th birthday.
1. Ran 2 half marathons
This one is most impressive. I find distance running to be one of the most challenging and rewarding things in life. It’s the biggest pain in the ass, yet it’s also what brings me the most joy. I started running in 2020 and became more serious about it in my sophomore year of college. I ran my first half-marathon in October 2024 and my second in Chicago during the past summer. So basically, I’m a badass.
2. Saw the Rockettes perform live in NYC
By the time I turn 24 in mid-December, I will have seen the Rockettes perform their Christmas Spectacular live at Rockefeller Center. So that’s pretty fucking awesome.
3. Ate a 4 pack of Crumbl by myself in one sitting
Maybe this is impressive, maybe it’s just straight pathetic. But what’s worse is that I’ve actually done it twice. One sitting, 4 Crumbl cookies. I’m still here, though. Thriving, doing well. Once was the end of freshman year of college, and the other time was my sophomore year of college. I have no desire to do this ever again, yet it has been done.
4. Started a blog
I started my silly little blog in 2024 when I had a bullshit work-from-home job. That job was the most bullshit thing I’ve ever done in my life. But some good did come of it. I had the time to do other stuff while at work, such as start a whole ass blog. I knew nothing about blogs or really even technology before this. I’ve got to learn so much and have a creative outlet for expressing whatever the hell is on my mind any given week. So that’s cool.
5. Got accepted to grad school
Yup. I thought after graduating with my Bachelor’s, I’d never go to school again, but I also don’t want to make $20 an hour for the rest of my life. The cost of living simply doesn’t match up with that. Plus, I’ve always kinda liked school, so I’m not too troubled by this. I think getting my Master’s will be a fun little side quest, and I’ve enjoyed all my classes so far.
6. Took up a sport I never played a day in my life (rugby)
I think everyone should do this before they turn 24. Join a team for a sport you’re completely new to at an age where it’s a little uncomfortable. I joined the Mizzou Club rugby team when I was a sophomore, and while that was something I did not come to love, I think trying new things like that is important for getting outside your comfort zone and growing as an individual. But, anyway, I will never play rugby again. Shit was awful.
7. Saw Tyler, the Creator live 5 times
I love this man. I went to the concert for his Igor tour, Call Me If You Get Lost tour, and Chromokopia tour. All were solid and life-altering experiences. Then I also saw him perform live twice at Camp Flog Gnaw. Once in 2023 and once in 2024. This is one of my biggest flexes because I consider him to be one of the best live performers of our time. Agree or don’t. But I’m right about that.
8. “Skiied” down a black diamond
I say skiied with quotations because it was more so scooting down the hill in increments, as tears fell down my cheeks and proceeded to freeze to my face. My friend and I got pretty proficient at going down the green slopes, so we decided to take the ski lift to the next stop, which we assumed was a blue. Shit was not a blue. It was a black diamond. And the gut-wrenching part of this was knowing there was only one way down the goddamn hill.
9. Failed multiple college classes
I like referring to my failures as character-building moments, so let’s just say my sophomore year of college was full of character-building moments for me. To justify this, however, I failed calculus-based physics and a computer programming class for biomedical engineering. So we’re golden. No worries.
10. Celebrated Mardi Gras in Soulard
Thrice. And this has come to be one of my favorite traditions. If you’re in the STL area, I would suggest going and getting shit faced in Soulard to celebrate Mardi Gras. It’s always a good time.
11. Got disqualified from Willie’s trivia
The moment this happened, I felt my heart drop to the bottom of my ass. Not one of my best moments. And even worse, if I hadn’t gotten us disqualified, we very well could have won. So that sucks fucking balls. But anyway, it was logos trivia, and my friends and I had been studying damn near all day for this. We get there and absolutely smash the first three rounds. Not a single wrong answer. After we got our scorecards back for the next round, it got harder, and there were a few I didn’t know, which was killing me. So what do I do? I do the dumb bitch thing and pull out my phone to cheat, and lo and behold, a stupid cocksucker in a bright yellow fucking Willie’s shirt comes up to our table like he was the goddamn president of the United States or a ward at a fucking prison and takes our answer sheet away. Dumb little skank. Power-hungry bouncer. Just let us girls have our cake and eat it. I learned my lesson, though, and I will never cheat at trivia again.
12. Bought my first car
2012 Elantra baby. Got it the summer before my sophomore year of college.
13. Took a dance class at Playground LA
Back in November of last year (2024), I took two classes at Playground LA on Melrose Avenue. I wouldn’t do it again. Like I can dance, but not like that. It was incredibly intimidating.
14. Got my passport
Haven’t used it yet, but just in case, ya know.
15. Watched every single episode of Criminal Minds
As I should. Criminal Minds is one of my favorite shows, so watching 14 seasons came rather easily to me. I’m actually rewatching it and currently making my way through season 2 for the second time.
16. Traveled to a new city by myself
By the time I turn 24, I will have taken my first-ever solo trip to NYC. I’ve heard it’s something we should all do when we’re in our 20s. Go somewhere new by yourself. Spend some time alone to explore somewhere you’ve never been.
17. Cried at work
I think the only job I’ve had that I haven’t cried at has been my job at Kohl’s, which I had when I was 16. It was very chill, so that’s understandable. Otherwise, I’ve cried when I worked at Eversana (I was yelled at by my customers a lot), the Rec (my last shift was very emotional, but those were tears of love), and the job I have now. And I think crying at work is another one of those universal character-building moments that everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
18. Got rescued from a pit at a concert
This was not funny in the moment, but it’s absolutely hilarious now. Let me paint the picture: Camp Flog Gnaw 2023. Lil Yachty performs at 7 pm on stage Flog. My friends and I want to be front and center. I’m talking, gripping the barricade, we’re so close. So we get to the stage pretty early in the day. Probably at like 2 or before to watch the other performers and make our way to the front by the time Yachty comes out. Us, being the lucky little bastards we are, managed to finess our way to the very front of that crowd by the time 6 pm or so rolls around. We’re hanging out, chit-chatting, and making friends to kill the time. But as 7 pm rolls closer, the crowd is getting tight. Lots of tall guys. Lots of pushing. Lots of shoving. You know the deal. So when Yachty does come out, he comes out with a bang. People are acting fucking insane. People are being pulled out of the crowd left and right. We’re all the way in the front, and people start falling over sideways, and we know if we fall, we could very well be trampled to death. We all know what happened at AstroWorld. So we get the attention of security, and luckily, because we’re right against the barricade in the front row, us three get lifted right out of there. I was almost depantsed in the process, but shit happens. I’d rather flash the crowd than be trampled to death while NBAYoungBoat blares as I take my final breaths. My white sneakers were also destroyed with no shot at revival. Those went straight into the garbage after the flight home.
19. Shaved my arms
I feel like every kid does this at least once. For what reason? I have no fucking clue. If you can’t relate, please disregard, but I’ve definitely shaved my arms a time or two when I was like 10 or 11.
20. Puked in a public setting
Multiple times. And honestly, I think everyone should do this before they turn 24. It is a character-building moment. Humbling and humiliating. The first time I can remember doing this was in 3rd grade during our rehearsal for our Christmas music concert. I projectile vomited all over the bleachers and even managed to puke on a few of the kids in my class. Awesome. I’ve also vomited and passed out in a local restaurant in my hometown. Twice. It was the same night, though. And after a bar crawl, so we’re golden. Lastly, I have vomited on the elevator of my apartment complex in college, and that wasn’t my best moment; however, it was one of the funnest days of my life.
21. Got a perm
Freshman year of college, I decided to change things up a bit and get a perm. I don’t know that I would do this again, but I feel that a girl has to do something out of character or dramatic with her hair at least once in her life. And this was my way of doing that.
22. Started a savings account
Not super impressive. I mean, almost everyone has a savings account. I will say, though, I’ve been taking my savings pretty seriously, so I’m rather proud of what I’ve accumulated over the past couple of years.
23. Went to a music festival
Camp Flog Gnaw in 2023 and 2024. Best experience ever. Love camp. Definitely want to go again before I turn 25.
24. Cried on my birthday
If you’re a girl, you’ve had to have cried on your birthday at least once. It happens to the best of us. So yeah, before turning 24, I’ve definitely spent a birthday or two in tears and self-pity. Not to end things on a gruesome note.
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Alright, guys, thanks for reading. I hope you liked this post. If not, still no trouble. I’ll be back next week to post some more whack ass shit.