30 before 30

I love making to-do lists, in fact the only thing I love more than making lists, is checking things off of them. With this blog I have just checked something off. So here it is... my list that has taken me 6 years to build, leaving me only 4 to complete...My 30 before 30 list. Similar to a bucket list, but God willing, my bucket will be kicked long after thirty.

Personally, I know the act of writing these down all in one place, and now publishing it, will encourage me to keep others needs in mind, just as I have my own.

• buy a house
• learn how to play chess
• skydive
• own a business (not sure if this will be part or full time yet)
• Go to Europe or Australia
• learn how to surf or skateboard
• start a blog
• go brown (hair)
• have a baby
• dedicate an entire day to acts of kindness
• send a foster child to the summer camp of their choice
• experience the magic of Danbee again, even if just for a few days
• go see a move alone
• change someone's life
• complete a half marathon
• bungee jump
• camp in Yellowstone
• visit Chicago
• hike Mount Si
• sing karaoke in a crowded bar
• reconnect to friends that I have lost touch with and miss
• experience Seafair to the full extent (boats, parade, etc)
• learn enough about gardening to have a nice looking potted plant and maybe even an acceptable yard
• learn to snow ski
• get involved in a campaign that I believe in
• find and master the perfect chocolate cake recipe
• get up early specifically to watch the sun rise
• send at least 2 cards a month to a loved one for a full year
• get baptized
• learn to take beautiful pictures

I will be checking off and writing about these as I go along, so check back often, as I have a lot to do! Full disclosure: This list took me waaay too long to build, so some of these have already been completed. I will make sure to write about each and every line item... stay tuned!