They say your 20s are a whirlwind. A mix of discovery, lessons, and memories that shape the person you’ll carry into your 30s. For me, this decade feels like a limited-time offer, one I don’t want to waste. If life is a catalogue of experiences, these are the ones I want to redeem before the clock strikes thirty.
Witnessing Ariana Grande Live
If Ariana Grande ever performs in
Singapore, I want to be there. I want to feel the bass in my chest, sing until
my throat hurts, and see the artist who has soundtracked many moments of my
life. That concert would be more than a night out.
Finding My Next Chapter in
Work
My first job has taught me
resilience, patience, and empathy. But I know my story doesn’t end there.
Before 30, I want to take what I’ve learned and pivot into a career that feels
closer to my true background and passions (communications).
Living Actively, Feeling Alive
I want to feel good in my body. To
be active, strong, and alive. If I can step into my 30s with energy instead of
exhaustion, burn out and excuses that deter me from leading an active lifestyle,
that will be the greatest reward.
Love & Friendship That
Lasts
My marriage is already a
foundation of joy and security, and for that, I am endlessly grateful. But
before 30, I want to reunite with Luke and build new memories that add deeper meaning
to my life.
Painting & Writing to Feed
My Creative Soul
I’ve always imagined a gallery
wall in my apartment, one painted by my own hands. Canvases that tell stories
only I could create. And then there’s that book, the one I’ve been carrying
with me since I was 14. I want to finally let it live outside my head. To
write, to finish, to finally hold those words in my hands.
A Gentle Reminder to Myself
This isn’t about racing time or
fearing the next decade. It’s about honoring the present and giving myself
permission to want more and it is about apologizing to myself for lost
time. My 20s won’t last forever, but the choices I make now, the
adventures, the friendships, the creativity, the courage, will shape who I
become in my 30s and beyond.
So, here’s my promise: before I blow out the candles on my 30th birthday (if I am here In Sha Allah), I will redeem every part of this offer.
Note: These goals were written around April 2025.
