Aspirations

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Begin my first novel. Reaching completion, read here!Finish my first novel.

Publish my first novel.

Register my Domain name.

Purchase doman email address

With the help of a graphic designer, craft a personalized layout that visualizes everything my words don’t.
   * In the works via the lovely and talented Bobbi * 
   *Done! 4/14/2012*

Design, order & distribute my blogger calling cards.

Research and explore the craft of blogging to the fullest extent – books, classes, photography et al.
  * Ordered & received books

Create a blogger button (or have it designed by a talented graphic artist).
*Created by the talented (and incredibly fast) Alyx at: http://designbyalyx.blogspot.com/

Host a giveaway. 
* Shiseido Summer Beauty Giveaway
* Asha Isabelle All American Giveaway
* Domeo iPad Case Giveaway
* Minted Giveaway
* April Soderstrom Giveaway 
*Anjolee Amethyst Ring

Create travel section

Be photographed for a “street style” blog

Receive free clothing to wear on my blog.

Kick off my Savant Spotlight Interview Series
1. Fashion Designer Asha Isabella
2. Actor Jay Giannone
3. Jewelry Designer April Soderstrom
4. Fashion Designer Alvin Valley

Ditto with products to review.

Create my first vlog.
* 7/9/2012: Summer Beauty Essentials

Do a Guest Post.

Host a guest poster
  Jewel from Style Optimist 

Attend a Blogger Networking event.
*Bloggers Spa Night @ Beaucage on Newbury Street
*Bostonista’s Shopping Event @ Reiss on Newbury Street
*Boston Food Blogger Tasting @ Maggianos Little Italy
*Boston Food Blogger Tasting @ Eastern Standard
*Boston Bloggers Meetup @ Mass Ave Tavern
*Boston Bloggers Meet & Greet @ Audubon Circle
*Boston Bloggers Meet & Greet @ Scampo*
*Blogger Brunch @ My House*
*Blog Better Boston Style Summit*
*Blogger Beauty Evening @ Salon Mario Russo*
*Boston Blogger Event @ Shabu Zen*

Host my own Blogger Networking Event
*Toast of the Town Blogger Dinner Party @ Boston Chops*  2/11/14
Recap 1,  2,

Write a sponsored post.

Reach 100 followers.
5/21/2012

Reach 1000 hits a day
7/19/2012

Be accepted by & showcase 2 quality affiliates
* Done! SwayChic, Lush, Ulta, Clarisonic, Amazon, ShabbyApple, RewardStyle, Fashiolista

Pay it forward as often as I am able.

Attend a Blogging Conference
Blissdom 2013
Style Summit 2013

Participate in 10 charity events/fundraisers.

1. Jordan’s Double Play Fundraiser
2. Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Fundraiser x 5
3. Became a patron of the Mmmmaven Project
4. Just World International: they provide healthcare for children and families in Jocotenango,   Guatemala
5. Shining Hope: helps Kenyan girls get trained and become self-sufficient.
6. Toys for Tots Drive
7. Waves for Water “Gamechanger Bucket” Donation to provide 100 people in Haiti clean water for 5 years
8. Care Packages for Troops
9. One Fund Boston
10. Petfinder Foundation
11. Project Smile Charity Date Auction
12. Boston Medical Center Fall Fete Committee Member

Mentor a wee one.

Learn to drive stick.

Drive a 911 or some other car of my dreams around a controlled race track.

Spend a New Year’s in an exotic location.

See New Zealand, Fiji, Greece, Paris, Ireland and Lagos to start with.

Find a job career in the city, within the industry I love.

Participate in a group giveaway

Try a new sport/activity.
  *Hip-hop class – it was a riot

Set goals for at least one weekend a month and see them through.

Stay at The Revere when it opens.

Party at their gorgeous lounge (The Emerald.)

Spend a day cooking.

Go camping.

First buy a sleeping bag.

Maybe also try “glamping.”

Go to a country concert

Have a picnic.

Host an afternoon tea.

Host a blogger brunch.

Host a blogger dinner.
  ****7/12/2013!!****

Host a cookie swap.

Play on an organized team sport. 
* 7/11/12 Corporate Softball league opening game (we lost..all of them actually)

Have my blog featured in a magazine.

Be asked to contribute to a publication I adore.

Be offered an advertising deal that makes me smile real big.

Learn to watermark my photos.

Replace Josie the Jetta.

Be noted as a tastemaker.

Plant an urban garden

Explore a flea market.

Try 5 15 new foods.
*1. Bone Marrow
*2. Chicken Livers
*3. Pringá
*4. Pimientos Shishito
*5. Pulpito A La Parilla
*6. Kiwano
*7. Baby Octupus
*8. Black Sea Bass
*9. Pork Belly Confit
*10. Sea Urchin & Tongue Panino
*11. Beef Heart Pastrami
*12. Taleggio
*13. Pecorino di Pienza Rosso
*14.
*15.

Do 10 personal style posts.
*1. Breton striped dress + yellow cropped jacket 
*2. Trendspotter Tuesday
*3. 5/22/2012
*4. MDW I & II
*5. Neon Monday
*6. Styling Your Little White Dress
*7. Cobalt Skinnies & A Tribal Print Crop Top
*8. Embracing the Embellished
*9. Pink DVF Dress
*10. eShakti Dress & Review

Sit front row at Boston Fashion week
*VIP front row tickets are mine!

Sing karaoke. 

Have my hair done by Ted Gibson.

Get a blow out at a blow-dry bar.
Blo in the South End
Gusto on Newbury Street
BeStyled Chestnut Hill

Buy and ride a vintage bike on the daily.
* Gorgeous pale pink cruiser by Schwinn
* && Pale Yellow & Mint versions!

Enroll in monthly memberships to force myself to try new products.
* 1. Julep
2. Birchbox
3. GlossyBox
4. Ipsy
5. Bulu Box

Submit an article for publication.

Get published.

Take a writing workshop.
E.B’s Class

Take a cooking class

Decorate the home office of my dreams.

And library. And reading nook.

Launch dating series

Go to the opera.

Meet 5 of my favorite local bloggers 
  1.  Renata of ScorpionDisco
2.  Kara of Bostonista
3.  Boston Attitude
4.  Emily of soanthro
5.  Noelle of Rue Le Chat
6. Kristen of The Boston Fashionista
7. Julie of Orchid Grey
8. Smita of Hogger & Co
9. Khatu
10. Jean of Extra Petite

Take a painting class.

Learn more Russian.

Move on to Japanese.

Begin drafting my first book.
*Started upon the flight home from Dallas.
*Launched preview Jan. 2014 here*

Finish book #1 (almost there!)

Self-Publish

Begin book #2

Invest in an SLR camera & utilize my instruction booklets to learn the art of capturing life in a still.
 * Canon SLR to be delivered next week, just need to purchase a lens *
 * Lens & accessories arriving Monday*

Then learn Photoshop for when my photos need a bit of extra help.

Take a Photography workshop

Begin a collaboration with a talented local photographer.

Research best ways to watermark my photos.

Wander through a random museum exhibit. Take notes, sketch and immerse myself in the inspiration that ensues.

Increase my personal savings exponentially.

This will be more easily achieved by also completing a No Spend Month.

Travel by myself.

17 Comments
  • unfunfriend
    November 2, 2012

    An aspirations page is such a great idea – something I've never seen on a blog before. Congrats on completing so many!

  • Jeanine Tribley
    March 16, 2013

    Love this idea! And you have accomplished/checked so much off this exhaustive list already!

    Jeanine

  • Jeanine Tribley
    March 18, 2013

    I was looking over your aspirations list again, and was wondering which beauty membership do you like the best? I love the look of GlossyBox, and am quite tempted to join up….

    Jeanine

    • Georgina
      May 7, 2013

      I think GlossyBox definitely – the brands and sizes are fantastic!

  • Hera
    April 9, 2013

    Wow, I really enjoyed reading your aspiration page. I actually got excited when I read the ones you've crossed out. This is inspires me to do much much more!

    • Georgina
      May 7, 2013

      Thank you for saying so – that's incredibly sweet 🙂

  • jody cowan
    June 27, 2013

    Hi, new fan here. I saw you on LinkedIn. You have a very nice blog! I'm at VacationSpots MomNDaughterSavings if you get a chance to stop by.

  • Laura Beth @ Perched on a Whim
    July 8, 2013

    Great list, Georgina! Inspiring, to say the least.

  • Anathalia
    July 15, 2013

    Hi Georgina! Just got here through Alaina's blog. I was a bit in the dark about local bloggers (I moved to Boston 6 months ago) until I met Smita. She is so adorable and it was her who introduced me to Alaina. It's great to get to know more local bloggers! I love you aspirations list and it's amazing how much you've accomplished!

  • apartment-wife.com
    July 22, 2013

    this is so aspirational – i think i'm going to make my very own bucket list inspired by you. thanks for the ideas:)

  • Turning 30 Coach
    November 2, 2013

    Congratulations on accomplishing many items on your list! Your motivation and dedication is truly inspirational:) How is your book coming along?

    • Georgina Castellucci
      October 9, 2014

      Thank you so much! My book is coming along steadily (3 chapters now!) Thank you for asking xo

  • Tajinder Sandhu
    April 29, 2014

    I loved reading your aspiration page, it inspired me to think about my own aspirations. It also reminded me of a quote that says "if your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough" well done for all your accomplishments thus far, and continue progressing. Peace and love 🙂

    • Georgina Castellucci
      October 9, 2014

      Thank you so much Tajinder, I cannot wait to check out your aspiration page!

  • Frankie Jean
    January 28, 2015

    I think this is one of the most important information for me. And i am glad reading your article.