30x30

My 30th birthday is fast approaching. Six months and three days, to be exact. I'm honestly not dreading this birthday but am rather looking forward to my next decade of life. Many of my friends and my hubby are 30+, so in a way, I'll just be joining the "club."


In preparation for this momentous occasion, I've decided to make a list of 30 things I'd like to accomplish before the big day on October 18. You will not find anything grandiose or unattainable, like a trip to Paris or having a baby (because I know for certain those things are not happening before October!). Instead my list is filled with small items; some meaningful, others frivolous. And by posting it here on my blog, I'm holding myself accountable to actually attempt its completion!


I composed my list over a month ago, so there are a few items already crossed off. As I work my way through this list, I will be sure to post a picture and a comment or two. Wish me luck!


1. cross the Golden Gate bridge on foot or bike

2. eat breakfast on the beach

3. make Grandma Babchuk's cabbage rolls recipe

4. pay for a stranger's coffee in the Starbucks drive-thru

5. watch "The Wizard of Oz"

6. bake homemade bread

7. travel out of state or country (Seattle 3.19.11-3.21.11)

8. buy myself a bouquet of fresh flowers (irises 3.27.11)

9. plant a vegetable garden

10. paint in my living room/kitchen/dining area...maybe

11. finish reading the Harry Potter series before the last movie hits theaters in July (5.10.11)

12. fit my booty back into my favorite pair of jeans

13. write and mail a handwritten letter every week

14. purchase printmaking supplies and create an original lino-cut print (9.10.11)

15. go dancing (Paso Robles - 3.11.11)

16. refinish an old buffet/sideboard table for my dining area

17. volunteer (Serve Dei w/ Life Group 5.23.11)

18. scrapbook SF '10 & Seattle trips

19. hike in Sequoia National Park

20. go to a concert

21. deliver cookies to a neighbor

22. send our sponsor child, Rakib, six letters, notes or pictures

23. leave 30 sticky notes of encouragement in random places

24. eat at Dusty Buns Bistro (9.22.11)

25. do one pull-up

26. wash my car once a month

27. tip a server the full amount of my entire bill

28. go on a hot date to Ripe Tomato

29. roast a whole chicken (7.17.11)

30. take a yoga class