When I first started this blog, I did a post called "15 Random Things About Me",
HERE. Just a quick introduction into my Seinfeld obsession, my near death drowning experience (!), and more. Now that the year is coming to an end, it had me thinking about what I want to accomplish before I turn
30 years old next year. Although many woman
dread turning
"the BIG 3-0", I'm actually looking forward to it. My 20s were ok, but I feel like my 30s will be
fantastic! I made a list about a year ago, "10 Things To Do Before I Turn 30" and decided to start checking things off! I know if I post it here, I'll be more likely to stick to it :). So here it goes:
1. Go to a wine tasting. I did this for my 29th birthday and took my cousins, mom, and aunt. It was really the
best birthday to date! I did a post about it
HERE. We hired a limo and
got a little tipsy checked out about five different wineries. So much fun!
2. Run a marathon. I've always wanted to do this but never had the courage. I'm not talking about a full 26.2 mile marathon.
Are you crazy? I can handle a mini marathon and this is really one of the goals I'm going to try
VERY hard to accomplish!
3. Learn how to speak French. I visited Paris a few years ago and
LOVED it. I could have stayed forever! And every time someone mentions Paris, I daydream about going back. It had to be the best vacation I've ever been on. I picked up a little bit of French while there, but I'd really like to learn how to speak it fluently.
4. Take a self-defense class. I'm pretty strong and my husband always jokes that he feels sorry for anyone who tries to mess with me, lol. But it never hurts to know how to properly protect yourself. This is something that I've been wanting to do for years, it's really important and I'm definitely going to do it!
5. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Like many other New Yorkers, I haven't done any tourist-y things like visit the Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building, but I've always wanted to take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. I see people doing it all the time (as I'm driving by!). So it can't be that hard,
right?
6. Sing karaoke. No, I've never done it. And I've always thought people who did it were a bit strange. But I've been trying to break out of my shell, and what better way than to sing bad 80s pop songs in front of a bunch of total strangers?
7. Go to a movie/dinner alone. I see people doing this and wonder why I never have. I think it has something to do with me worrying about what other people are thinking as to why I'm sitting in a restaurant or theatre alone. But who cares, right? Sometimes you can be your own best company.
8. Have an article published in a national magazine. I've been working at magazines for years but never had the courage to pitch an idea to one of the
big magazines. Fear of rejection? Eh, maybe a little. But you never know unless you try. I'm not saying VOGUE is going to publish me (although wouldn't that be nice?), but I really need to make this dream come true.
9. Buy a pair of Louboutins. This is a totally materialistic goal, but darn it
I want a pair!
10. Feel confident and proud of all that I have accomplished. Sometimes we can be our own worst critic, and during my 20s I spent way too much time beating myself up for not having what everyone else had. But I have a pretty fulfilling life...a great family, husband, son, and home.
I may not get everything that I want, but I'm thankful for all that I have.
What are some goals you have for yourself?
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