14 in 2014 // Update

Hey, August. You snuck up rather quick. Seriously, where has the time went? Since the year is more than halfway through, I thought this would be a great time to evaluate my 14 in 2014 list to see what all I've completed and what's still left for me to conquer. So in case you're curious, here's an update:

14 in 2014

01. Read It by Stephen King // I actually bought the book from Amazon...and have attempted to read it several times, but there's just too many other good reads taking priority on my book list.

02. Volunteer // Check. I volunteered at the marathon my employer sponsors. I'm on the lookout for another volunteer experience, though.

03. Go hiking at Wyandotte County Trail // Did this and had quite the experience. I should probably attempt to redeem myself.

04. Run a 5k, 10k and half-marathon // Yikes, I haven't registered for a race yet. Must do this.

05. Cleanse my closet and donate to Goodwill or Plato’s Closet // Cleansing my closet was so refreshing.

06. Get a massage // Finally redeemed the gift certificate I was gifted in 2010. Boom.

07. Take a solo trip somewhere near or far // Hmmm, where to go...

08. Buy coffee for the person behind me // This should be simple, right? I am kind of intimated about doing it, though. What if the person behind me is offended? Or is ordering drinks for their team of 20 co-workers? Maybe the drive-thru is my best bet.

09. Save $1500 toward an “adventure” fund // Happily let my dad invest this for me.

10. Try a shellac manicure ( or at least get a pedicure because I can’t remember the last time I got one… ) // Did both of these things. I tried shellac for the first time–and also got a pedicure–for my best friend's wedding. I loved the shellac for about two weeks, but hated waiting for it to chip/peel off. Now I know, though!

11. Take a hot yoga class ( I actually went to my first class last week! ) // I was doing more hot yoga when the temps were cooler, so I'm sure I'll be back at it again this fall.

12. Try coffee from Quay // Almond milk lattes and catching up with a college bestie made for a fabulous first impression.

13. Go to a Royals game // Still haven't got to a game, though I'm pretty sure it will be happening in the next few weeks.

14. Splurge on a legit brunch, mimosas and all // This is also something that's in the works. We're in the process of researching the best places to brunch in KC.