Thirty Things To Do Before I Turn 30!!!: January 2012

Find a church

Strengthen my Faith and my relationship with God, I know nothing about the Bible and have never attended church regularly. I believe in God and think its time to learn about what I believe in.

Take my Mom on a vacation

Growing up my parents took me all over the country, since my Dad is gone I feel like I should continue that and make sure my Mom still sees the world.

Participate in a Relay for Life Cancer Walk- COMPLETED April

I’ve done 2 in my Dad’s honor and feel that its important to continue to celebrate him and his beautiful life. Also to remember other friends and family that have experienced or lost just as I have.

Loose 25 pounds- in progress

As a woman I have constantly struggled with weight, I’ve realized its really just a number, but ultimately I want to be at a healthy weight and feel good when I look in the mirror.

Go Tailgating- COMPLETED June

Doesn’t matter what sport or what level (college or pro) just think it would be so fun.

Run a 5k- COMPLETED March

May even do a 10k, we will see what kind of shape Im in by Spring

Sing Karaoke

Surprisingly I have never done Karaoke, I used to make fun of my Mom all the time but it looks fun and I’d like to say I’ve done it, my apologizes in advance for my singing voice.

Volunteer at a Children’s/Cancer hospital

I’d love to spend time with those that are going through what has been the hardest part of my life and let them know they are not alone.

Read a book

Sadly I havent read a book other than school books cover to cover

Go back to school- COMPLETED July

Since having Ronelyse I’ve taken a break on school, but need to get back so I can accomplish one of my life goals of walking a Graduation Stage.

Learn to shoot at a shooting range- COMPLETED April

Dont want to own a gun, but I wanna see how good my shot is and think its something we should all know how to do.

Have a slumber party -COMPLETED June

Like we did when we were kids, PJs, junk food, games, good friends

Learn to speak spanish fluently~ Again!

I can understand it but want to be able to speak it fluently.

Take a dance class --COMPLETED Feb

It can be Ballroom, Country line dancing, or Salsa....think it would be something fun to do with Devin.

Go back to Hawaii

This has been my all time favorite vacation spot and we have been trying to go back for years, well this is the year.

Learn to use photoshop

I want to be able to do the fancy things to the pictures I take, maybe even explore graphic design alittle.

Fix an entire Thanksgiving/Christmas meal by myself.

My part is always the side dishes or desserts, this year I want to do it ALL

Establish a family tradition

Growing up we had alot....I want our family to look forward to something

Dye my hair a crazy color

Probably wont be my whole head but definitely a crazy color

Camp under the Stars

I loved camping growing up and think that its soon becoming a forgotten thing

Give back to my community

Theres always something I can do for someone else.

Send a birthday card to every family member- in progress

This is something I’d like to continue to do every year, but lets start this year.

Take a friend to lunch/dinner- in progress

Would like for it to be a monthly thing, to make sure my friends know how much I value and appreciate their friendship and that I will always be there for them.

Spend a weekend with no phone or computer

For one whole weekend, just the 3 of us and no interruptions

Reach out to the most influential people

Other than wonderful family members, there have been two women in my life that have greatly influenced me, I’d like to make sure they know that and know that I wouldn’t be who I am today without them.

Build something out of wood for Ronelyse & Rachel

Growing up my Dad built me alot of things out of wood, I’d like to completely build her something that she can say her Mama made.

Ride a mechanical bull --COMPLETED Feb

Devin & Bronwyn got to ride one on their birthdays, looked like so much fun and I’m interested to see if I could last longer than Devin.

Take a Family Picture --COMPLETED Jan

We have not taken a family picture with all four of us and later on in life pictures will be all we have.

Go on a Sail Boat Cruise

Whether its for dinner, drinks, or just for fun

The Big 3-0

Celebrate this birthday in style, pausing to appreciate my family and friends, the memories of my past and the new experiences to come.

I have just celebrated my 29th Birthday, which means I only have one year left in my 20's. I have come up with a list of Thirty Things To Do Before I Turn 30 and invite you to go through these experiences with me. The list is made up of a variety of things and as I complete them I will blog about it so that you can share these accomplishments with me. I'd really like to use my last year in my 20's to strengthen my relationships, give back to those that I love and those that have touched me, to live life to the fullest, and to be a healthy person spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Lets Get Started and Thanks for experencing these things with me.