A few months ago, I posted a list of thirty things I want to do before I turn thirty. Here’s an update on the progress.
Health/Fitness
1.Complete a mile in less than 10 minutes (a big stretch for me)
2. Take a swing dancing class
3. Find and master 3 tasty low-fat recipes
Arts/Crafts/Hobby
4. Complete 3 home-improvement/DIY decor crafts
5. Organize a scrapbooking/DIY craft system
6. Complete a second photography project (Let’s Do 52)
Food/Kitchen
7. Try 5 new foods [1: Sushi, 2: Udon…]
8. Make home-made pasta
9. Make a Quiche
10. Learn 2 new foodie terms
11. Learn how to prepare a quality fish
12. Make homemade fries [Done, twice. In April.]
Travel and Events
13. Visit at least 3 new countries [1: Japan…]
14. Attend a murder mystery dinner [Done! March 23, 2011]
15. Visit Niagara Falls (not during winter—or fall) [Done! June 2012]
16. See the Pacific Ocean [Done! June 2012–Japan shores]
Family
17. Watch my husband graduate
18. Sell my condo
Finances
19. Pay off our remaining credit card debt [Done! April 2012]
20. Pay off my student loans
21. Save to pay cash for UK trip
22. Roll over KY retirement to 403(b) and set up current automatic payments
Educational/Professional
23. Finish my educational technology endorsement
24. Earn money for taking pictures (at least three sessions) [1: Jess and Jon’s wedding June 2012; 2: Rachel and Justin, August 2012; 3: Haleigh and Andrew: September 2012; not yet finished, but on the way!]
25. Take a professional photography class/workshop
26. Land that ideal teaching/educational job
27. Publish the 400th post to www.rejoicingrebecca.com
Christ-Seeking
28. Read five Seth-approved theological books [1: Solid…]
29. Mentor 4 different college girls [1: Kyle, 2: Rebecca…]
30. Lead someone to Christ
I’ve got quite a way to go. Here’s hoping regular reviewing of this list will remind me of my goals!
Yours,
