Thirty Before 30!

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I love making lists and I love birthdays, so naturally, I thought it would be exciting to make (and complete) a list of thirty things I would like to do before the big 3-0.  I started by googling and looking at other "Thirty Before 30" lists; I was surprised to see just how many people are in the process of completing and how many have completed their own list.  As I began to construct my list (months ago) I was surprised to discover just how difficult it is to create a list of fun and meaningful things that I could do, and would still find interesting and relevant months from now.  I also found that it was very important to me that I be able to challenge myself both mentally and physically, and that each item on the list be tangible and able to be accomplished.

Now that my list is complete I am excited and optimistic that my journey to thirty will be filled with fun, adventure, laughter, and love...

And so without further adieu, here is my "Thirty Before 30"

1. Go Hiking 3/6/2011
2. Be able to solve a Rubix Cube 
3. Fold 1000 Cranes before the wedding (and teach the Mister to fold #1001)
4. Get Married 11/19/2011
5. Find my Perfect Red Lipstick 
6. Have a Picnic
7. Take and Pass the Series 66
8. Have a Mothers' Day Tea/ Get-Together for the Family 5/7/2011
9. Make 'Smores 
10. Make Boeuf Bourguignon 5/14/2011
11. Save for, and Buy Myself Something Fabulous and Timeless
12. Go to Fukubukuro 1/1/2011
13. Go to a Farmers' Market and Cook a Meal with my Findings 5/14/2011
14. Go Wine Tasting 
15. Drink Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juice 
16. Buy a Lottery Ticket
17. Do (and Complete) the 30 day Shred Challenge 
18. Go Horseback Riding 
19. Plant a Vegetable Garden 
20. Go to a Carnival with the Mister 
21. Go to the Beach  
22. Make Jewelry 
23. Fly a Kite 1/30/2011
24. Shoot my Shotgun
25. Go Bowling 
26. Bake a Pie from Scratch 
27. See the Sunrise and Sunset (on the same day)
28. Make a Photo Book from my Trips with the Mister 
29. Schedule a Happy Hour / Reunion for Work Friends
30. Learn to Change a Flat Tire