A few months ago a coworker of mine asked me about my white jeans. She said she always wanted white jeans and that she put it on her list of things to do before 30. I started thinking of the different things I would want to do. Now that I had the idea in my head I decided to sit down and make a list: 30 before 30. Since my 27th birthday is coming up I decided I would start on my birthday. That gives me 3 years to complete it. Things might be changed along the way but here is my first list. I tried to categorize it a little.
THE LIST and why
Healthy/Fitness
1. Run a full marathon- I ran my first 10K on Thanksgiving. I have always wanted to complete a full marathon. Watching my sister V do it makes we want to do it even more. It will give us something we can do together.
2. Complete the Insanity Program- I have tried to do this program a few times and failed each time. I can make it through the first month but that second month is so much harder. I know I can do it I just need more encouragement.
3. Go hiking-
4. Eat healthy- I cut out soda this summer but I'm still not completely healthy. I know this one wont be checked off until the end but it might change to a diet (100 days of real food challenge, vegan for a week).
Cooking
5. Host a dinner party- cook for a few friends or couples at my own home. I want to do all the cooking myself.
6. Be able to prepare 5 meals from memory- I want to be able to do this so I don't have to always look at a recipe. It will help me learn how to cook and feel confident cooking for C.
7. Take a wine tasting class or visit a vineyard- I want to learn more about wine. I know C will enjoy this also. It will be a great couple thing for us to do. I will finally know what kinds of wine I like and don't like.
8. Take a baking or cooking class- It will make me feel more confident with cooking for C and others.
9. Make a menu planning book and use it- Yeah for Pinterest! I have seen so many different menu planning ideas on it. I know it will help not only knowing what we will eat for dinner but also help us budget.
Travel/Adventure
10. Travel across the Atlantic Ocean- I have only been to Mexico. I want to travel anywhere across the ocean. I would love to go to Europe!
11. Swim with dolphins- dolphins are just cute. I think it would be so much fun!
12. Race a sports car- Driving a fast car. Need I say more!
13. Overcome my fear of heights- I hate heights. I want to do something that is high. May it be bungee jumping or zip-lining.
14. Take a risk- Not sure what the risk is yet. I'll keep you updated.
Learn something new
15. Use my sewing machine- My brother bought me a sewing machine and I have let it mentally beat me. I want to learn how to sew my own things.
16. Montessori Training- I want to have begun my training and be on my way to becoming a teacher.
17. How to take a compliment- I am terrible at this.
18. New language (Spanish)- I hear Spanish at work all day. I want to be able to communicate with the other assistants.
19. How to curl my hair- My hair is boring straight. I want to know how to curl and it to stay for more than a few minutes!
20. How to say "no" without feeling guilty- I always feel guilty telling someone no. I am the worse when it comes to my mom. I have gotten better at it over the years but I'm still not good at it.
Things for others
21. "Pay it forward" project: I saw this great idea from someone else's blog "Pay it forward". I can't wait to help some random people.
22. Write letter to my family telling them why I love them- I want my family to know how I feel about them. I don't always get to tell. I know this will be a very emotional task.
23. Spend quality time with friends and family- I want to make sure I take time each week to see my family and at least once a month hang out with my friends. It's hard because I spend so much time with C.
Love
24. Plan MY wedding- I know, I know I'm not even engaged. This gives me 3 years to get married. That is plenty of time for C to propose and us to get married.
25. Buy a house with C and put 20% down- I don't want to be renting for the rest of my life. I want to get a house to start a family in.
26. Kiss C in the rain- I know its silly but very romantic.
27. Sit down with C and talk about our future- I want to make sure C and I are truly right for each other. We need to sit down and ask each other questions about the future.
Other
28. Do a 365 Instagram photo a day challenge - I have done this for a month but have missed a few days here and there. I think I can do a whole year. I want to make a book of all my pictures.
29. Throw a Pinterest Party!- I have been to one of these before. I want to host my own party hopefully in my new house.
30. Celebrate and make a big deal out of our 10-year-friendaversary with Katie- I can't believe Katie and I have been friends for 10 years. Sophomore year of high school we became friends and have stayed friends the whole time. LOVE YOU BESTIE!
Bonus: Accept that I am turning 30 and blogging about it.
