Twenty-Four

Published May 8, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 77 Comments

Time sure does fly when you’re twenty-three. This year was fabulous; and I have a lot to be thankful for.

I am happy. I am healthy. I am hummus.

What more could a girl ask for? Here's to a bajillion more years of health, happiness, and most importantly....hummus. In my twenty-fourth year, I will:

1. Eat more salted almond dark chocolate.

2. Spend more time with my girlfriends.

3. Become a registered dietitian.

4. Not get mad when my mom calls me three times a day.

5. Eat more raw vegetables.

6. Wear my hair naturally.

7. Make more homemade hummus.

8. Work out four times per week.

9. Find the job of my dreams.

10. Floss every other day.

11. Always look for the best in people.

12. Help others reach their maximum healthy potential.

13. Tell the people I love that I love them.

14. Make my blog more personable.

15. Eat more plants.

16. Moisturize with coconut oil.

17. Give more and take less.

18. Be more patient.

19. Get back into running.

20. Do something exciting every single weekend.

21. Not interrupt when people are talking.

22. Drink more tea and less coffee.

23. Smile.

24. Find a hot husband.

About Alexis Joseph

Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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Cassie says

May 13, 2014 at 12:49 pm

Loveee this. Happy late birthday!! These are all amazing goals, can't wait to see how they turn out! 🙂 xo

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Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says

May 11, 2014 at 11:36 am

"I am happy. I am healthy. I am hummus" Love that haha! Happy birthday girl! (sorry i'm late 🙁 )

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Danielle says

May 09, 2014 at 7:35 pm

Happy birthday! Looking over your list, I was glad to see that I actually did make a lot of those changes during years 24, and even more in 25. They're good goals 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:47 am
  
  Thanks so much, Danielle!! Glad my goals are on point 🙂
  
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Shashi @runninsrilankan says

May 09, 2014 at 11:30 am

Happy Belated Birthday - Wishing you more happiness than your hummus heart can hold! Looking forward to seeing you work through your 24 this next year - I can even help you with #1! 😉
Sending a big hoooge virtual birthday hug your way!!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:49 am
  
  Thanks a million Shashi! Glad you can help me on the chocolate front 🙂
  
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Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

May 09, 2014 at 7:48 am

Happy happy birthday! 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:50 am
  
  Thanks girl!
  
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Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says

May 09, 2014 at 7:24 am

Happy birthday! Ha, love the last one! 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:49 am
  
  Thanks, Katie! The last one was definitely the fave.
  
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says

May 09, 2014 at 5:39 am

Happy birthday.

Let's tick number 24 off the list.....Now.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:50 am
  
  FIND ME A MAN. Preferably an American...no offense.
  
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Khushboo Thadani says

May 09, 2014 at 2:04 am

Find a new hot husband....hahhahah girl I feel you ;)! Hope you had a great birthday. By the sounds of it, 24 is going to be a faberooooni year for you!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:51 am
  
  Right?! 24 better rock my socks off!!
  
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Brittany says

May 08, 2014 at 9:51 pm

Happy birthday love!!! Love your list haha. I embraced my natural hair a few years ago... best thing i've ever done! Have a great bday! <3

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:52 am
  
  Thanks lady! Natural hair, here I comeeeeee!
  
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Helen says

May 08, 2014 at 8:52 pm

Happy Birthday Alexis! Feliz Cumple! You have a great list.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 10:54 am
  
  Thanks so much, Helen!
  
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

May 08, 2014 at 8:25 pm

Happy birthday, gorgeous! If you manage to stick to all those things on your list, then 24 is going to be a pretty freaking awesome year. Tonnes of hugs for youuuuuu!!! <3

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- Alexis says
  
  May 12, 2014 at 11:04 am
  
  Heheh thanks so much, Amanda!! MWAH.
  
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Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

May 08, 2014 at 6:58 pm

Happy birthday! Number 14 cracks me up. You have literally the most personable blog I've seen!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:12 pm
  
  Awww best comment ever! Thanks, Rachael 🙂
  
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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

May 08, 2014 at 4:49 pm

Baha, love it!! Especially #25 and the part about flossing... every other day 😉 Have a wonderful birthday, Alexis! 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:12 pm
  
  Hahah I think you're the only one that noticed that! I thought every day was a little too lofty of a goal...
  
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  - Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
    
    May 13, 2014 at 12:13 pm
    
    Yes, it is far better to be practical/realistic! 😉
    
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Nikki says

May 08, 2014 at 3:04 pm

Happy Birthday sweetie.
Love your list, it's a great idea, although I'd have to find a whole load of extra stuff to do as will need 37 things this year ergh!!!! Although #24 is in the bag, getting married in a year, yeah 🙂
Good luck achieving all your dreams and aspirations x

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:13 pm
  
  Wahooo for you getting married! SO exciting!! I'm here to help if you need assistance thinking of 37 goals 🙂
  
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Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

May 08, 2014 at 2:25 pm

great list & happy birthday!

be appreciate of #4 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:13 pm
  
  Thanks so much, lady!
  
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Megan @ The Skinny-Life says

May 08, 2014 at 2:15 pm

Happy Birthday! You're so young! This is a great list. Hope you have a great day!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:14 pm
  
  Heheh I'm still a baby! Thanks, Megan 🙂
  
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Lindsay says

May 08, 2014 at 2:09 pm

Great list! I need to add some of these to my 24 during 24 list 😀 Happy Birthday!

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Nikki Roholt says

May 08, 2014 at 1:18 pm

This is awesome!! I love your list, it has inspired me to make my own! You always inspire me 🙂 Happy Birthday BR!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:14 pm
  
  Thanks Nik!!!!
  
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Karen says

May 08, 2014 at 12:47 pm

Find A Hot Husband! Wish You The Best Fun Hunting for your husband.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:15 pm
  
  Thanks Karen 🙂 I'm keepin' an eye out.
  
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She Rocks Fitness says

May 08, 2014 at 12:12 pm

Happy Birthday! That is a fabulous list...Enjoy your day! XOXO

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- Handmade by Lorna says
  
  May 08, 2014 at 12:25 pm
  
  Happy Birthday Sweetie - I love your list - we should all take a leaf out of your book - well apart from No. 24 as I have my own hunk. I have only recently found your blog but I think it is fabulous, keep up the good work.
  
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  - Alexis says
    
    May 13, 2014 at 12:16 pm
    
    Aww thanks, Lorna! Can't wait to find a hunk of my own 😉
    
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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:17 pm
  
  Thanks lovely!
  
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Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

May 08, 2014 at 11:50 am

Yes to flossing, more hummus, and hot men! Happy birthday!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:18 pm
  
  Cheers to floss and hotties!!
  
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Erin @ The Almond Eater says

May 08, 2014 at 11:31 am

Happy birthday! I like #24 hahah and I definitely need to start doing #22. One day...

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm
  
  Cheers to hot men!
  
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Dana P says

May 08, 2014 at 11:00 am

Happy birthday!!! Love the list. Sounds like 24 will be amaze. 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm
  
  Thanks, Dana! Number 24 was the clear fave.
  
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Lindsay (@LeanGrnBeanBlog) says

May 08, 2014 at 10:53 am

happy birthday pretty lady! xo

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm
  
  Thanks Lindsay!!
  
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Cori @ olivetorun.com says

May 08, 2014 at 10:27 am

Happy Birthday beautiful! Cheers to another amazing year.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:20 pm
  
  Weeee thanks, Cori!
  
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Lauren says

May 08, 2014 at 10:24 am

Happy Birthday Lovely! Welcome to the 24 club 😉
Loving your list! especially doing something every single week - yes!

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- Lauren says
  
  May 08, 2014 at 10:24 am
  
  *something exciting haha oops!
  
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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:20 pm
  
  Thanks, Lauren! Trying to live it up before I turn a quarter of a century eeeeek!
  
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Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

May 08, 2014 at 10:17 am

Happy birthday!! 🙂

I like your #1. and your #24.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:20 pm
  
  Thanks a bunch, Alysia!
  
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chelcie @ chelcie's food files says

May 08, 2014 at 9:58 am

happy birthday!! love the last one on the list haha

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:21 pm
  
  Hehe that was the fave!
  
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Julia says

May 08, 2014 at 9:37 am

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy Birthdaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! Yaaaay! I hope you have the best day ever! I love your To Do List for Year 24...especially #24...let's hope the man you find has an equally hot older brother in Tahoe, baahaha! Anyway, many, many warm birthday wishes, my dear! I'm giving you a ginormous hug! xoxo

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:22 pm
  
  Thanks so much Julia!!! Love you!!!! PS let's marry brothas so we can be sistas.
  
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Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

May 08, 2014 at 9:03 am

Happy birthday! #24 made me laugh. I just turned 25 when I met my hot husband, so maybe you're getting close!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:25 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Maryea! Glad I gave you a laugh 🙂
  
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Lexi @ Lexi's Clean Kitchen says

May 08, 2014 at 8:53 am

Happy birthday girl!!!! Have the best day 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:29 pm
  
  Thanks beautiful!!
  
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Dietitian Jess says

May 08, 2014 at 8:45 am

Hahaha, I think your blog is very personable already and I love your list! Good luck, especially on that last one. Happy Birthday!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:31 pm
  
  Aww thanks lady 🙂
  
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Tiffanie Roberts says

May 08, 2014 at 8:41 am

Happy birthday! I love all your goals - you really are an inspiration.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:31 pm
  
  You're SO sweet, Tiffanie. Thank you!
  
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Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

May 08, 2014 at 8:41 am

I'm working on the last one for you. C's got a hot bestie! Nice Jewish boy for ya. He's a marathoner and an engineer and is moving to NYC in the summer. I'm like a new-age Yentah!

Happy birthday lovahhhhh. I better be winning in the birthday wishes!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:34 pm
  
  Ermmmmm what are you waiting for?! Hook me up with C's new frand!! Jewish AND an engineer AND a marathoner....um duh. Thanks for all the birthday love 🙂
  
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Nikkii Baker says

May 08, 2014 at 8:38 am

Happy Birthday, gorgeous! I hope your day was filled with much love and uproarious laughter!

xx

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:35 pm
  
  Thanks so much doll!
  
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Shannon says

May 08, 2014 at 8:34 am

Happiest of birthdays! I love your goals for this next year, especially finding a hot husband and doing something exciting every weekend. Solid tasks to accomplish 🙂

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:36 pm
  
  Finding a hunky hubby would be IDEAL.
  
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Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

May 08, 2014 at 9:28 am

Happy Birthday dear....love your 24 things for 24.

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:22 pm
  
  Thanks a ton, Dixya!
  
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Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

May 08, 2014 at 9:19 am

Yay, Happy Birthday Alexis!!!! Hope you have a fabulous day!!!

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- Alexis says
  
  May 13, 2014 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Holly!
  
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