Thursday, May 20, 2010

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!