50 Things I’m Looking Forward To
Plus 50 things I’ve loved about this year so far.
We are a little over halfway through the year now, and halfway through July. My life kind of feels like it’s slowed down a little bit (though it definitely hasn’t).
I thought it would be fun to reflect on 50 things I’ve loved so far in 2026 and a list of 50 things I’m looking forward to in the remainder of the year.
I think it’s healthy to spend some time reflecting on all you’ve done/accomplished during a period of time (especially if you’re feeling like you haven’t done much), and I know this is something I’ll love to come back to when I’m feeling low. And I love being anticipatory. I know I have so many exciting things to look forward to this year.
I recommend everyone else do this exercise too, even if it’s just 10 things! Feel free to take inspo from my lists and share some of yours in the comments! 💭
50 Things I’ve Loved About 2026
Creating my vision board
Getting Harry Styles tickets!
Snuggly time with my cat
Speaking engagements
Visiting my bestie in NYC
Seeing Whitney Leavitt in Chicago
Seeing Tom Felton in The Cursed Child
Watching it snow in NYC
Getting my aura read with Jess
Cutting my bangs
All my fun nail designs
Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
Taking my sister and Mason to their first-ever Orlando Informer Meetup
HM: taking my sister and Mason to Epic Universe for the first time
Drinking countless Crossbows at Burning Blade Tavern
Trying the Blue Dragon for the first time
Finally finding a mug with Yoshi on it at Epic
Going to Hollywood Studios for the first time (and solo!)
Going to a social media conference at Disney World!
My money tree growing huge
Going to Boston for the first time on a girls trip
Going to the Masters tournament
Trying lots of new restaurants to rank on Beli
Seeing the Tampa Bay Rays play the KC Royals
Seeing Gwenyth Paltrow speak at Meltwater Summit in NYC
Seeing Rocky Horror on Broadway with my besties
Making TikTok videos consistently
Booking my annual HHN trip with my dad
Plus booked another OI Meetup
Another solo Orlando Informer Meetup in June
Finding new hidden spots at Universal
Seeing angel numbers everywhere
Getting to experience a new amphitheater
Hearing some of my fave songs live
Going to the World Cup (5 times!!)
Meeting people from other countries
Found my love for swimming again
Got Hilary Duff tickets and planned another trip to NYC
Spending time with my friends and family
Better work/life balance
More creative freedom at work
Launching case studies on my website and rebuilding my portfolio
All the rainy and stormy days we’ve had
Not having to drive in the snow
A few viral LinkedIn posts
Reading some really good books
Two trips to Epic Universe
Standing up for myself
Finding clarity in my future and my goals
Finally securing Noah Kahan tickets and getting a free hotel room
Trying new foods and drinks
Crazy productivity
50 Things I’m Looking Forward to in 2026
Seeing Audrey Hobert in concert with my friends in a new city
SEEING NOAH KAHAN
Going BACK to NYC to see my bestie
Seeing Hilary Duff
Seeing 5SOS again with my mom
Going back to NYC AGAIN to see HARRY STYLES!!!
Another trip to Epic Universe
Halloween Horror Nights
And awaiting the final house announcement
More Crossbows at the Burning Blade Tavern
Pumpkin Cream Chai season at Starbucks
Crispy, falling leaves
Fall fashion
Halloween decor
Christmas shopping
Finally getting to ride Stardust Racers with my dad
Turning 29
Another solo Orlando Informer Meetup
And at Epic Universe!!!
Booking even more trips
Even more creative freedom at work
Soup season
Shopping days with my sister
Hopefully traveling somewhere new
Thanksgiving!!
Making new friends
Swimming for the rest of the summer
Sporting events
Finishing my goal of reading every Taylor Jenkins Reid book
Publish a Substack every week (🤞🏻)
Countless new opportunities
Seeing full moons out my window
Buying more concert tickets
Going to more Broadway shows
Times Square Margaritaville with Jess
Making more Instagram scrapbook carousels
Wearing hoodies and boots again (not at the same time)
Mastering my Shark Flex Style
Seeing Lambeau again
Window seats
Finally starting my German Rosetta Stone
Ranking new restaurants on Beli
Moving
Seeing snow (not driving in it)
Halloweekend
Continuing to make and grow my TikTok
Maybe starting up my sourdough again
A fish fry or backyard BBQ of some sort
Writing and creating for fun
Stormy nights
Movie marathons
Trying new recipes
I think my lists are proof that your accomplishments or the things you’re looking forward to don’t have to be huge to be meaningful. All that matters is that it made an impact on you in some way.
xoxo 💋
This post was originally published to my Substack, Proof of Magic.