30 Things to do Before I Turn 30

When I was 25, I was in a very low place. I had lost who I was, I had just become a mom of two, and I was depressed.  After one particular big emotional meltdown I decided it was time I did something about it because I was so tired of falling into the same patterns that were hurtful.  I started reading self help books and began a year of discovery that I still treasure to this day.

I figured out a lot of deep down hidden issues that once I was able to confront and bring to light, really set me free. I started to take time for myself and work on my needs. Which in turn, I became a better wife, mom, and friend! Part of my self discovery year I made a little list of 25 things to do while 25. It was a fun way to challenge myself and do things I had always said I wanted to, but would always make excuses why I couldn't. 

Well 30 has always seemed like such a scary number to me and I thought a fun way to ease into the big 3-0 would be to make a list of 30 things. I had a few goals to achieve set in my head, but I never sat down and actually wrote a list. After the accident I've had a lot of time to reflect and think. I find it funny I was dreading 30, because now all I can think about is how grateful I am for still having a chance to see 30.  If anything, this experience has shown me how fragile life is and there is no better time then now to do the things you want. So, it's better late than never,

So without further ado:

30 Things to do Before I turn 30



1. Make a French pastry

2. Run a marathon -done

3. Painting party ( like Painting with a Twist)

4. Start a book club in Ohio -done

5. Build my entrance bench

6. Make a handmade gift for my kids

7. Learn a new hobby

8. Cooking class with Ryan

9. Make a family time capsule- done

10. Start a new tradition of sending off paper lanterns on New Years- done

11. Get back into a good menu planning regiment

12. Stay out until a bar closes and kicks us out -done

13. Do one of my Pinterest crafts I've pinned 

14. Run a 5k once I heal completely from the accident

15. Go on an overnight date with Ryan- done

16. Go to a real concert

17. Host a brunch or dinner party for my community friends 

18. Take the 30 day challenge (30 days of whatever I choose) 

19. Read 30 books this year

20. Make a patio garden with Audra 

21. Do a spontaneous trip or activity as a family- done 

22. Go to or have a karaoke night

23. Research a new topic and learn as much as possible 

24. Volunteer somewhere with Audra or as a family.

25. Make Silhouette of each family member. 

26. Go camping as a family 

27. See my grandparents 

28. Have a themed brunch/dinner with my San Antonio girls- done

29. Start blogging again
 

30. Get updated family photos

My hope is to update the list as I go and to blog about some of the 30 things. Here's to trying to get the list done and making memories along the way.