26 To Dos before 2026

So I recently watched this reel by @karinnordinphd. Basically, the idea is to make a list of 26 things you want to accomplish by 2026. It sets you up for a great end of the year and momentum for the next year to come. The most important rule is that it has to be a one-time task. Anyway, I made my list about a week ago, but I wanted to share it now to keep myself accountable for the rest of the year. I am hoping to finish all 26, but the main goal of the list is to have helped me accomplish one more thing than I would have without making it, so even if I only finish a couple, that is better than nothing!

1. Design backyard garden for Grandma and Mom's house.

2. Schedule a dentist appointment

3. Write an post for your Kikimsund Blog

4. Replace light fixture in living room

5. Put together new nightstands

6. Hang up coat hanger by the door

7. Have friends over for craft night

8. Send out all Christmas Cards

9. Try new recipe for thanksgiving dinner

10. Make chicken noodle soup with Grandma and write down the recipe

11. Ice skating at Oakland rink

12. Press the fall flowers in a book.

13. GProm show

14. Go on east bay hike

15. Visit Albany Bulb with Duke

16. Flow sesh after work with Duke

17. Read 1 book

18. Get a new tv

19. Go to Blake Gardens with Grandma

20. Eat Pumpkin pie

21. Make simmer pot

22. Decorate mini Christmas tree

23. Konmari closet

24. Make yearly tasks timeline for work

25. Create 2026 vision board and write out goals

26. Do a 2026 year in review of reflections and favorite memories

I've already actually finished a few though. First one finished was #1. We worked out the design for my grandma and mom's garden and started on the pavers. We got a lot more work to put in to have it "finished" but the plan has been started and we are moving forward. I'm hoping to have some raised beds, fruit trees and a tree trunk bench set up soon. I just finished writing my "Rebrand" blog post so that counts for #3. I did #14 on Veteran's day. We visited Sibley Volcanic Preserve and did a 4~mile hike.

I'll try to write a couple posts highlighting the accomplishments on this list so stay tuned! I'll try to update this page with the links as they are posted too.