30 Before 30

I saw this on another blog and thought it was a great idea. 30 Before 30 is essentially a bucket list for your twenties of things you'd like to accomplish before you turn 30. So, as of today (June 28, 2012), I've got roughly 2 and 1/2 years to complete the items on this list. Some of these are going to seem silly to most people, but I wanted a mixture of items that are attainable/realistic and some that will be more of a challenge. So, here it is:

 1. Have a baby
2. Visit at least 3 more MLB ballparks
3. Vacation at a ranch
4. Complete one of those Read the Bible in a Year programs
5. Go on a girls trip with Sandi and Nikki
6. Pay off debt
7. Go to a concert at Red Rocks  (John Denver Tribute Concert 7/12/12)
8. Get a DSLR camera and learn how to use it
9. Complete a thankfulness journal for an entire year
10. Volunteer for a meaningful cause
11. Try 10 local restaurants we've not tried (Denver Metro Area)
12. Run a 5K
13. Visit a new National Park
14. Get a puppy
15. Learn how to make really good tomatillo salsa from scratch  (9/5/12)
16. Take a long road trip with my husband
17. Ask 10 people their favorite book and then read it
18. Start a vegetable garden
19. Shop at a Farmer's Market
20. Visit a city new to both of us
21. Pay it Forward once a month for at least a year
22. Buy a house with the love of my life
23. Learn to play a song on my guitar
24. Make a pie from scratch
25. Take a photo worthy of blowing up to decorate our home with
26. Take a class of some sort
27. Try out 30 new recipes
28. Go on a spontaneous vacation
29. Help my husband promote his blog (visit www.themindofsteve.com)
30. Learn to knit
I'll update this list as I complete things and depending on what they are, there may be blog posts related. 
Something I found interesting:

 A few things I've done that are on other people's 30 Before 30 Lists:
- Skydive
- Join the Marrow Donor list
- Dye my hair
- Donate hair to Locks of Love
- Get married
- Get certified in CPR
- Go on a honeymoon
- Graduate from college
- Buy myself a diamond ring
- Learn to shoot a gun
- Donate blood
- Own a brand new car
- Learn how to change your own oil
- Do 365 day Photo Challenge

7 comments:

  1. ChristopherJune 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Love this list. You're amazing. And if you want to help cross one off your list, you could ask me my favorite book. But thats nearly cheating. ;)

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  2. blueyedladybugJune 29, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    What kind of pie?

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  3. AmandaJune 29, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Lesley- any kind that requires making the crust from scratch. I've only ever made it with my Gram supervising. And even that was YEARS ago.

    Chris- I might have to depending on how progress looks closer to 30 :) I was hoping I could count on your help with #2!

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  4. erosemyersJune 29, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Try this from scratch pie. it's one of my FAVORITES!! You have to do the hard sauce on it as well :)

    http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/11/dreamy-apple-pie/

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  5. AmandaJune 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Wow, Erin, that pie looks insanely good.

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  6. evilcookieladyJuly 1, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I have a really easy way to make the crust (which is the hardest part of a pie, really). You need waxed paper. And oil. :)

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  7. AmandaJuly 1, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Kathleen, your screen name cracks me up every time! I just may need your crust recipe :)

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