Wednesday, June 27, 2012

30 Before 30

In honor of my 29th year, I will embark on the journey of completing a "30 BEFORE 30" list.  Kind of like a bucket list, though maybe not quite as adventurous - I had to be realistic with my choices due to time and money constraints, so I won't be visiting the 7 Natural Wonders of the World or skydiving (because frankly, I would crap my pants, and that is not my idea of a celebration).  

I love lists.  And checking things off lists.  So what better way to focus my time over the next year than work through a list of new experiences?  Some of the items on my list require more time than others, some are vague, and some won't take much time at all.  I want to have some flexibility, so I started with some basic ideas to lead me in whatever direction they take me.      



1) Voice recital

2) Swim in the Atlantic

3) Try yoga

4) Go camping 


5) Volunteer on a farm             

6) See a Broadway musical in New York

7) Donate blood

8) Sing with the USAF Band Singing Sergeants

9) Eat something I've grown                      

10) Buy a stranger's dinner

11) Surprise someone special


12) See an MLB game 

13) Catch up with an old friend 

14) Make Thanksgiving dinner

15) Make art  

16) Snorkel  Jamaica!!!

17) Walk along the beach at sunrise

18) Visit family on the east coast

19) Try a new food

20) Hot air balloon ride over the Blue Ridge Mountains



21) Get involved in a local church community

22) Go on a picnic July w/ my favorite Friedmans in Germany!

23) Volunteer for the ASPCA

24) See a show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville 

25) Vacation with mom

26) Take a dance lesson

27) Read my niece and nephew a bedtime story

28) Swim with a dolphin Jamaica!!!  

29) Read the Bible

30) 90-day deployment to Southwest Asia