Two roads diverged in a yellow wood...

...And I? I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.

I haven't posted in a few days, and the guilt finally got to me. I registered my first LLC last Wednesday, and the reality that I am a new business owner has started to set in. And by reality, I of course, mean panic. It's hard to describe the freedom that comes along with starting your own company. On one hand, you feel at liberty to make your own hours, use whatever tone you'd like in an email, and ultimately do whatever you want. But on the other hand, you're also a prisoner to it. I had guests in town this weekend, and the anxiety that set in over the fact that my BlackBerry died during a 4 hour beach excursion really took the fun out of things. And I got a sunburn.

I guess this is one of those "rise to the challenge" moments in life that you hear so much about, and to borrow a phrase of Wendy's, I'm standing at the gates. The fun part is, that I never really thought this would happen this year, while we were simultanesouly embarking on Project Peter Pan, so it actually is pretty serendipitous. I love that word.

To keep you abreast of what's happening with the new company (which by the way does PR and Events): We signed our first client last Friday. I have three meetings today, and will hopefully have 3 new clients by the end of the day. If I sign two clients this week, I will be making more money than I did at my prevoius job per month. I just wanted to lay a little groundwork so you can follow the progress (or failure) as we go. It should be very exciting for everyone, provided I don't crash and burn and have to move back in with my mom and her two chihuahuas.

I realize this post was more expository than reflective, but alas...there is a point. This road to adulthood, no matter how much we plan for it, is sure to surprise you at points. And when those curve balls come, its not about throwing your hands up in defeat, but instead sacking up and making lemons into some tasty beverage. (Wow, it's a cliche landslide!) So as I duck, dodge, dip, and dodge (Dodgeball fans?) around these obstacles in adulthood, there are also a few random things I would like to accomplish and/or I think would qualify me as an adult. I've taken the liberty of compiling a list...

1. Make a good decision.
2. Start something, then finish it.
3. Think before you speak.
4. Prioritize your life.
5. Become independent...financially or otherwise.
6. Forgive someone.
7. Go to your friend’s wedding and behave like a human being.
8. Get Botox.
9. Buy a house. (Or just first, last, and security on a rental on your own)
10. Exceed expectations at work.
11. Tell your parents you love them.
12. Plan/attend a funeral.
13. Follow a dream.
14. Do something you’re afraid of. (For me that would be giving blood)
15. Get an HIV test.
16. Take time for yourself.
17. Care for someone.
18. Choose a cause to support.
19. Choose an (educated) stance on religion.
20. Start saving for retirement, know the difference between a traditional IRA and Roth IRA.
21. Do something to make the world a better place.
22. Maintain a monogamous relationship.
23. Invest in youth preserving products.
24. Dump one of your friends.
25. Abandon reckless behavior.
26. Obey the speed limit.
27. Win an argument rationally.
28. Recycle.
29. Pick out baby names.
30. Say you’re sorry, even when you know you’re right.
31. Have patience.
32. Comparison shop.
33. Stay in on a Saturday night.
34. Learn something about your ancestors.
35. Take in a stray (animal or friend).
36. Tell the truth when a white lie would be so much easier.
37. Teach an old dog a new trick.
38. Pray
39. Love someone more than you love yourself.
40. Sing in the rain.
41. Wear sunscreen.
42. Play BINGO.
43. Be alone and be OK with it.
44. Organize your sock drawer.
45. Have a yard sale and/or donate to GoodWill.
46. Have a huge fight with a sibling, and find a resolution.
47. Be a shoulder to cry on.

47 is kind of an odd number, I guess I could've gone the distance and went for 50. So as we go, these are the things that I am going to try to incorporate into my journey. We encourage you to make a list of your own, and if you don't feel too violated, post it as a comment.

Also, our next topic is Pet Peeves, which I am so excited to write about. If anyone wants to chime in on this topic, please let Wendy or I know, we would love to introduce some guest bloggers, and or recurring characters to the project. (I mean there are plenty of Pan aliases left...)

Lots of love, and thanks to our 9 followers. I feel like a rockstar. Granted more like the Mamas and the Papas reunion tour type of rockstar, but nevertheless a rockstar.